Việt Nam and Singapore are poised to enhance their political trust and broaden strategic collaboration, particularly in the realms of technology, innovation, and sustainable development. This development comes as Vietnamese leader Tô Lâm prepares for a state visit to Singapore from May 29 to 31. According to Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Mạnh Cường, the bilateral relations have progressed significantly beyond the traditional economic interactions, increasingly focusing on forward-looking sectors that drive long-term growth and contribute to regional integration within ASEAN.
The partnership between the two nations was elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2025, highlighting their mutual strategic interests and growing political trust. Singapore stands as one of Việt Nam’s key economic partners and ranks as its second-largest foreign investor. The economic relationship is marked by numerous active projects across various sectors, including manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, finance, real estate, and high technology. A notable emblem of their cooperation is the Việt Nam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) network, which is now evolving towards more sustainable and technologically advanced industrial models.
Both nations are also intensifying their cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor technology, big data, clean energy, digital transformation, and green transition initiatives. Efforts are underway to link innovation ecosystems, technology enterprises, and skilled talent networks between the two countries. Economic collaboration is expected to remain a focal point during Tô Lâm’s visit, with an emphasis on expanding cooperation in finance, trade, supply chains, and technology development.
Initiatives like “Tech Connect” are anticipated to forge stronger connections between governments, universities, research institutes, and private companies in areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and green technology. The visit is also likely to bolster the development of the next generation of sustainable and high-tech VSIP projects throughout Việt Nam.
During his visit, Tô Lâm is set to deliver a keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, one of the region’s premier security forums. Vietnamese officials view this invitation as an acknowledgment of Việt Nam’s expanding international role and its dedication to peace, cooperation, and strategic autonomy.