As his diplomatic mission in Vietnam draws to a close, Mr. Timur Sadykov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Ho Chi Minh City, shares his thoughts on the southern city’s remarkable transformation over the past five years with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Nhu Quynh and highlights new opportunities to further expand bilateral cooperation.
The event bringing together senior officials, local authorities and more than 100 businesses from both countries to explore new cooperation opportunities.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to boost effective implementation of high-ranking cooperation agreements.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam receiving Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Executive Chairman of TCC Group and CEO of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited in Bangkok on May 27.
To date, Japanese investors have launched more than 300 projects in the central city, with total registered capital reaching approximately $1.22 billion.
Both sides identifying strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure as key priorities for future collaboration.
There is significant potential for further cooperation between the two sides in wastewater treatment, river flood control, and other environmental solutions.
The documents were signed in Beijing on April 15 in the presence of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.