Standing Deputy PM Pham Gia Tuc: Promote effective implementation of Vietnam-Singapore Technology Connectivity Strategy
WVR/VNA - On the morning of November 9, at the Government Headquarters, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc received Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Rajpal Singh.
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| Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc received Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Rajpal Singh. (Source: VGP) |
During the meeting, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc expressed his pleasure in meeting Ambassador Rajpal Singh and thanked him for the invitation to visit Singapore and participate in the Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Program.
The Deputy Prime Minister highly appreciated the robust developments in Vietnam-Singapore relations, especially since the two countries established the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework in March 2025. Singapore continues to be one of Vietnam's leading economic, trade, and investment partners in the region.
Based on this, the Deputy Prime Minister suggested that the two countries maintain delegation exchanges, high-level contacts, effectively implement the Action Program on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the 2025-2030 period, and the annual meeting mechanism between the two Prime Ministers.
He praised the coordination in preparing for the 30th anniversary of the establishment and development of the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Parks (VSIP) and suggested that both sides continue to develop new-generation VSIPs towards being green, smart, associated with innovation, and enhancing technological capacity. Additionally, Singapore was encouraged to increase imports of high-quality Vietnamese agricultural and aquatic products.
The Deputy Prime Minister also appreciated and suggested that Singapore continue to support Vietnam in developing international financial centers, port infrastructure, airports, and promoting the logistics industry. Both sides need to strengthen cooperation in human resource development, staff training, security, and defense; prioritize connecting the VNeID and Singpass electronic identification systems, and enhance collaboration in data, digital transformation, and cybersecurity.
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| Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc suggested that Vietnam and Singapore strengthen cooperation in the fields of economy, technology, and energy. (Source: VGP) |
Regarding new areas of cooperation, the Deputy Prime Minister proposed that Singapore continue to promote the renewable energy export project via the Vietnam-Malaysia-Singapore transmission line, contributing to realizing the ASEAN power grid connectivity. Both sides need to effectively implement the Vietnam-Singapore Technology Connectivity Strategy, focusing on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing.
Furthermore, the two countries need to promptly agree on technical guidelines to facilitate businesses from both sides in implementing carbon credit cooperation projects.
On regional and international cooperation, the Deputy Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam supports Singapore in successfully assuming the role of ASEAN Chair in 2027. Additionally, both countries need to continue coordinating to strengthen ASEAN's unity and central role, maintain a common stance on the South China Sea, and promote the development of an effective, substantive Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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| Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Rajpal Singh stated he will coordinate to promote specific cooperation programs and projects between the two countries. (Source: VGP) |
For his part, Ambassador Rajpal Singh thanked Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc for taking the time to meet; expressed his delight at the positive developments in the Vietnam-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Ambassador affirmed that Singapore always values its relationship with Vietnam and wishes to continue closely coordinating to effectively implement high-level agreements, especially in the fields of economy, investment, development of new-generation VSIPs, clean energy, and technology connectivity.
The Ambassador stated he will actively coordinate with relevant agencies from both countries to promote the implementation of specific cooperation programs and projects, including cooperation in human resource development and staff training. Both sides will also continue to strengthen coordination and support each other in successfully undertaking international responsibilities in 2027, when Singapore holds the ASEAN Chairmanship and Vietnam hosts APEC.
