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In the first half of 2026, nearly 9,000 visitors from Sri Lanka traveled to Vietnam, while more than 4,500 Vietnamese visited Sri Lanka.

Separate protocols for international arrivals at airports, passengers on international flights to Vietnam, or departing passengers purchasing goods at downtown duty-free shops have been eliminated.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has appointed Ms. Enika Basu as its new Vietnam Country Director as the organization advances nearly $200 million in projects supporting climate resilience and rural development.

A three-phase roadmap developed to relocate international operations to the airport, located in southern Dong Nai city.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urging both countries to implement practical solutions to facilitate market access for each other's key export products, and eliminate technical barriers.

The project will be implemented in phases—from 2026 to 2028 and 2028 to 2030—with a vision toward 2030. Priority will be given to people with meritorious services to the national revolution, policy-beneficiary families, and vulnerable groups.