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Vietnam's expanding global diplomacy and tech partnerships

Overview

Following President To Lam’s August 2026 state visits to Australia and New Zealand, Vietnam has significantly expanded its diplomatic and economic footprint. In September, To Lam conducted high-level visits to Russia and France. In Russia, discussions focused on reaching $15 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, with reports that Gazprom Neft is negotiating to acquire a 49% stake in the Dung Quat refinery. In France, To Lam and President Emmanuel Macron reinforced their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signing an Action Plan for 2026–2028 and securing major aviation deals. At the 81st UN General Assembly, To Lam reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to multilateralism, stating that “change is inevitable, conflict and confrontation are not.”

Technological cooperation is a primary focus in the Indo-Pacific. Relations with Japan are transitioning toward a “co-creation approach” involving joint research in AI, robotics, UAVs, and semiconductors. During an official visit to Tokyo in November 2026, To Lam and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae witnessed the signing of 11 cooperation documents covering energy, education, science, and the environment. These include a JICA loan for the O Mon 3 thermal power plant, nuclear energy cooperation, and a memorandum of understanding regarding AI research.

Educational ties are also deepening through the NEXUS Japan-Vietnam “Semiconductors” program, which aims to recruit 60 doctoral students between 2025 and 2029. The Vietnam-Japan University (VJU), which offers dual-degree programs with institutions like Waseda University, is set to receive iJAS international quality accreditation in 2025. Similarly, Vietnam is strengthening digital transformation and semiconductor chip design partnerships with South Korea.

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To Lam · Vietnam · Australia · France · Emmanuel Macron

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam President To Lam calls for trade-facilitating legislative reforms

    Vietnamese President To Lam is advocating for legislative reforms to lower business costs and improve trade, while Swiss President Guy Parmelin prepares for an official visit to Vietnam to strengthen bilateral-

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Vietnam Television seeks expanded media cooperation with Japan

    Vietnam Television and Japanese officials are discussing expanded cooperation in media, culture, and digital platforms to strengthen bilateral ties and educational exchange.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Vietnam and Japan strengthen education and technology cooperation

    Vietnam and Japan are enhancing cooperation in education, science, and technology, focusing on connecting overseas intellectuals and advancing the Vietnam-Japan University project.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Vietnam expands technological co-creation with Japan and South Korea

    Vietnam is pursuing a “co-creation” strategy in technology, deepening partnerships with Japan and South Korea in sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Tô Lâm engages in high-level diplomacy at UN and in Russia

    General Secretary Tô Lâm's recent diplomatic missions to the UN and Russia focused on multilateralism, technological governance, and expanding petrochemical cooperation between Vietnam and Russia.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Vietnam President Tô Lâm strengthens global ties and domestic reforms

    Vietnamese President Tô Lâm is advancing international ties through strategic visits to North America and Russia, while pushing for domestic legal reforms and urban modernization in Hanoi.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    To Lam reaffirms Vietnam's commitment to peace at UN General Assembly

    At the 81st UN General Assembly, Vietnam's President To Lam reaffirmed commitments to peace and multilateralism, meeting with UN and US officials to discuss security, climate change, and economic cooperation.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Vietnam strengthens strategic ties with Japan and Canada

    Vietnam is expanding strategic ties with Japan and Canada, focusing on semiconductors, AI, and clean energy to drive economic growth and technological innovation.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Vietnam and France strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

    President Tô Lâm's official visit to France resulted in a new 2026-2028 Action Plan for the Vietnam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and a major aircraft deal between Vietnam Airlines and Airbus.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Vietnam and France accelerate strategic bilateral cooperation

    Vietnam and France are accelerating their comprehensive strategic partnership through increased high-level exchanges and expanded cooperation in technology, energy, defense, and infrastructure.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 27 sources
    Tô Lâm completes high-level state visits to Russia and France

    President Tô Lâm’s visits to Russia and France strengthened bilateral ties, resulting in a new 2026-2028 Action Plan, major aviation technology agreements, and a commitment to the Comprehensive Strategic de-f-p

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 52 sources
    Vietnam and France reinforce Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

    President Tô Lâm's official visit to France resulted in a reinforced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with major agreements in aviation, satellite technology, and railway education.

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Vietnam and Northern Territory seek to expand economic and aviation cooperation

    Consul General Pham Hai Anh met with Northern Territory leaders to boost cooperation in agriculture, education, rare earths, and liquefied gas, while discussing direct flight connectivity.

  14. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    France-Vietnam relations highlighted by diplomatic visits and strategic cooperation

    French Ambassador Olivier Brochet visited Hanoi's Thầy Pagoda to conclude his term, amid preparations for President Tô Lâm's upcoming official visit to France to strengthen strategic ties.

  15. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Australia and Vietnam strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

    Australian Ambassador Gillian Bird emphasizes strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, noting record bilateral trade and expanding cooperation in technology, education, and green kinh

  16. [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    To Lam to conduct state visits to Russia and France in September 2026

    Vietnamese President To Lam will visit Russia and France in September 2026 to strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships, focusing on security, trade, and attending the Space Summit in Paris.

  17. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam and Australia strengthen economic and strategic ties

    The Vietnam-Australia Business Forum 2026 and National Day celebrations in Sydney highlighted deepening economic and strategic ties, focusing on technology, energy, and trade cooperation.

  18. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Vietnam leader To Lam holds high-level diplomatic meetings with Mexico and Philippines

    Vietnamese leader To Lam met with high-level delegations from Mexico and the Philippines to strengthen political trust, trade, and security cooperation within the ASEAN region.

  19. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam President To Lam signs resolution on overseas Vietnamese

    Vietnam's President To Lam signed Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW, a Politburo measure designed to strengthen national unity and international cooperation by better engaging overseas Vietnamese.

  20. [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Vietnam President To Lam strengthens ties with Australia and New Zealand

    Vietnamese President To Lam's state visits to Australia and New Zealand resulted in 62 cooperation agreements and new strategic frameworks for technology, economic resilience, and tourism.

  21. [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources
    To Lam concludes state visit to New Zealand to strengthen bilateral ties

    Vietnamese President To Lam completed a state visit to New Zealand, strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through agreements in defense, high-tech agriculture, and a goal of $3 billion in trade.

  22. [INTERNATIONAL] 28 sources
    Vietnam and Australia deepen strategic partnership during state visit

    During a state visit to Australia, Vietnamese President To Lam and PM Anthony Albanese agreed to deepen defense, maritime security, and supply chain cooperation, boosting their strategic partnership.

  23. [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    Vietnam's To Lam begins state visits to Australia and New Zealand

    Vietnamese leader To Lam is conducting historic state visits to Australia and New Zealand (Aug 9–14, 2026) to strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships in technology, trade, and sustainable development.

  24. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's Party Diplomacy Bolsters Foreign Relations and Partnerships

    Vietnam’s party diplomacy, led by Vice‑minister Nguyen Manh Cuong, is expanding strategic ties with Singapore, the US, Thailand and Laos, while President To Lam urges stronger ASEAN solidarity.

  25. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Vietnam President To Lam Hosts ASEAN Ambassadors, Calls for United Community

    Vietnam President To Lam hosted ASEAN ambassadors in Hanoi on 4 Aug 2026, praising regional cooperation and urging unity toward the ASEAN Community 2045.

  26. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Vietnam drives ASEAN Community Vision 2045 amid diplomatic visits

    Cambodian parliamentary leader visits Hanoi as Vietnam is praised for leading ASEAN Vision 2045, legal reforms, and regional cooperation initiatives.

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