Russia offers 30-day visa waiver for Vietnamese citizens from October 15
Travel 12:37 13/10/2026Vietnamese citizens can now enter Russia visa-free and stay for up to 30 days for family visits, business trips, tourism, participation in scientific, cultural, political, social, economic or sporting events, or transit through Russian territory.
WHO unsure what caused pneumonia that killed plague-lab worker in Russia
World 10:55 11/10/2026The World Health Organization said on Saturday that it still does not know what caused the pneumonia that killed a Russian lab worker at an anti-plague research center in Siberia this month, and that no case of plague had been registered.
Vietnam top leader’s visits to Russia, France achieve comprehensive, substantive results: FM
Vietnam News 14:34 13/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam's state visit to Russia, official visit to France and attendance at the International Space Summit from September 7-12 produced comprehensive and substantive outcomes, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has said.
Vietnam treasures traditional friendship, comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia
Vietnam News 10:01 09/09/2026Vietnam consistently attaches importance to its traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, considering the relationship one of its top priorities in implementing its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization and diversification, said top leader To Lam.
Vietnamese, Russian leaders call for stronger trade cooperation
Economy 09:53 09/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin agreed on the need to bring about stronger breakthroughs in trade cooperation, noting that the two economies have significant potential and complementary strengths, during their meeting in Moscow on Tuesday.
Top leader attends launch of Vietnam-Russia heritage and cultural connectivity space in Moscow
Vietnam News 23:42 08/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the opening of a Vietnam-Russia heritage and cultural connectivity space at the S.A. Gerasimov All-Russian State University of Cinematography (VGIK) in Moscow on Tuesday, during their State visit to Russia.
Vietnam-Russia flights expand, boosting tourism and cargo trade
Economy 20:45 08/09/2026More direct flights between Vietnam and Russia are helping revive tourism while opening faster air cargo channels for agricultural products, seafood, consumer goods, and other merchandise between the two countries.
Top leader departs for visits to Russia, France, attendance at Int’l Space Summit
Vietnam News 11:37 07/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on Monday for a state visit to Russia, an official visit to France and attendance at the International Space Summit in Paris, from Monday to Saturday.
Top Vietnamese leader To Lam’s upcoming Russia, France visits to carry strategic significance
Vietnam News 09:52 06/09/2026Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s upcoming visits to Russia and France will carry major significance for Vietnam’s bilateral relations with the two countries and its engagement in multilateral affairs, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang told the media ahead of the trips.
South Korean container ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern
World 11:46 20/08/2026South Korea will flag off on Saturday a container ship bound for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable, but risking friction with Western allies, as the voyage requires Russian cooperation.
Vietnam, Russia seek stronger industrial cooperation to achieve $10bn trade target
Economy 16:17 06/08/2026Vietnamese and Russian businesses gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday to explore new opportunities for cooperation in investment, manufacturing, and supply chain, particularly in the industrial sector, with both sides aiming to raise bilateral trade to US$10 billion.
Vietnam’s tourism experts push for more products targeting Russian visitors as arrivals surge
Travel 17:26 13/07/2026Vietnam has emerged as a top destination for Russian travelers, with industry experts urging destinations to develop higher-value tourism products to encourage visitors to spend more and extend the economic benefits beyond accommodation.
