Phu Quoc International Airport welcomed over 180 Indian travellers on a new direct flight from New Delhi on December 10, marking the start of a month-long flight series that will link the two destinations and bring a fresh wave of visitors to Vietnam’s pristine island.
VINBAX 2025 aimed to strengthen defence cooperation between Vietnam and India in UN peacekeeping, in line with the two nations’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The exercise was successful, helping participating forces master procedures, skills, and coordination mechanisms needed for handling integrated scenarios in a UN peacekeeping mission environment.
Bui Trung Thuong, Trade Counsellor at the Vietnamese Embassy in India, highlighted the shift in Vietnam–India relations from traditional cooperation to partnerships based on innovation, technology, and digital transformation.
VINBAX 2025 marks the sixth Vietnam–India peacekeeping exercise overall and their fourth field-based drill. It began in 2018 in India in the form of tabletop simulations, continued in Vietnam in 2019, and then gradually upgraded to full-scale field drills under bilateral defence agreements.
Defence Minister Phan Van Giang highlighted the great potential for cooperation between the two countries and called on the defence ministries to further promote friendship, mutual understanding, and trust, making bilateral defence ties more practical and effective.
Both sides continue to strengthen delegation exchanges, particularly at the high level; maintain regular dialogue and consultation mechanisms, expand cooperation in training, UN peacekeeping, and defence industry; and promote the implementation of credit and grant assistance packages.
This milestone on November 8 came 11 months after the signing of an international franchise agreement between Three O’Clock (a brand under the Teatime limited company) and its exclusive master franchise partner for the Indian subcontinent FranGlobal. Under the deal, FranGlobal will develop the brand in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, committing to a minimum of 100 outlets within a decade.
The company is on track to achieve its target of 35 dealerships nationwide by the end of 2025, strengthening its presence in India.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held separate meetings with his Lao and Indian counterparts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 27, on the occasion of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
Vietnam's hosting of the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) has strengthened the country’s position as a responsible and trusted partner in promoting a safer, more inclusive global digital environment.
The Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2025 celebrates the close relationship between Thailand and India while showcasing Bangkok’s rich multicultural identity.
A standout moment came when Phan Thanh Loc, Founder and Chairman of Vietnam Food JSC (VNF), took the floor with a presentation titled “Turning Waste into Wealth. He outlined a circular economy model that transforms shrimp by-products into new revenue streams, cutting greenhouse-gas emissions and creating sustainable value chains for seafood and other industries.
By aligning the bloc’s priorities with India’s ambitious growth agenda, the two sides can unlock new areas of prosperity that benefit not only the two regions but the wider global economy as well, a Malaysian official has said.
Vietnam has reinforced its growing presence in the global food industry by being honoured as the Focus Country for the second time at World Food India 2025 (WFI 2025), a premier international event taking place from September 25–28 at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition Centre in New Delhi.
Raj Plast 2025 is expected to not only affirm its role as a bridge for cooperation in the plastics industry between Vietnam and India but also open up many opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises to expand their markets and engage more deeply in the global supply chain.
The new tax regime of India is a landmark reform that promises to generate profound changes in India’s business landscape and will directly affect Vietnamese investors, producers, and exporters in this market.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on September 15 sent a congratulatory message to Chandrapuram Ponnusami Radhakrishnan, who took oath as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (upper house) and Vice President of India.
Inspired by the renowned Turkish novel "Madonna in a Fur Coat", the film portrays the tender love story of Manav (Shantanu Maheshwari), a young man aspiring to become a singer who is sent to study in Vietnam. There, he is enchanted by the self-portrait of Linh (Kha Ngan), a painter and dancer, setting the stage for a poignant romance.
Vietnamese automaker VinFast on September 6 officially launched sales of its premium electric SUVs - the VF 6 and VF 7 - in India.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held meetings with leaders of Cambodia, Malaysia, India, the UN, and ASEAN on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin, China on September 1.
Over the past 80 years, the relationship between Vietnam and India has evolved from solidarity in the struggle against colonialism to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, built on historical empathy, strategic trust, and shared interests in a multipolar Asia.
Vietnam National Startup Support Centre, Amity Innovation Incubator (India) and Vietjet have launched the “Startup Flight” initiative, connecting the innovation ecosystem between Vietnam and India.
The deal with the State Bank of India (SBI) marks an important step in VinFast’s strategy to expand its presence and promote green mobility in India, one of the world’s fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) markets.
Vietnamese businesses are eager to learn from India’s technological solutions, experience, and modern governance practices to pursue green development and digitalisation, said a Vietnamese official.