Vietnam Today

May 6 each year will be observed as Vietnam Logistics Day.

The figure is equal to other countries in Asia (Japan 99 per cent, South Korea 100 per cent, China 73.37 per cent, Malaysia 98.13 per cent, the Philippines 93.62 per cent and Thailand 88 per cent).

At the event, a direct flight route between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo was officially launched by Vietnam Airlines that is expected to commence operations in August 2026.

The event took place as part of the State visit to Sri Lanka by Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and President To Lam.

The State visit to India by Vietnam's General Secretary of the Communist Party and President To Lam marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations as the two countries officially elevated their ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (ECSP).

The agreement was reached by General Secretary and President To Lam and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during their summit meeting in Colombo on May 8.