# Russia-Vietnam bilateral cooperation expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russia-vietnam-bilateral-cooperation-expansion > Updated: 2026-08-25T23:17:49.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Russia and Vietnam are working to expand bilateral cooperation across several sectors, including science, education, trade, and tourism. In Hanoi, a seminar focused on scientific and educational ties as a driver for sustainable development. The event emphasized the need for international networks to address challenges like artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and climate change, while specifically highlighting the importance of strengthening connections between Vietnamese and Russian institutions. Complementing these academic efforts, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko has proposed extending cooperation into new sectors, citing Vietnam as a key partner in Southeast Asia. Recent data shows significant growth in tourism, with Russian arrivals to Vietnam reaching 863,000 in the first half of 2026. Additionally, the 2026 anniversary of the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union is expected to further stimulate trade growth. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Russia proposes expanding cooperation with Vietnam Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Chernyshenko proposed expanding cooperation with Vietnam, highlighting significant growth in tourism and aviation connectivity between the two nations. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-emphasizes-cooperation-benefits-amid-shifting-trade-ties-with-vietnam ### 2026-08-25: Vietnam and Russia expand scientific and educational cooperation Experts and officials from Vietnam and Russia met in Hanoi to discuss expanding international cooperation in science and education to promote sustainable development and digital transformation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-peoples-council-days-event-opens-in-vietnam --- Cite as: Russia-Vietnam bilateral cooperation expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/russia-vietnam-bilateral-cooperation-expansion