Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam lead a high-level visit to Thailand from late May, signaling a new phase in bilateral cooperation within a resilient ASEAN.

Central to the talks is the Three Connects Strategy—production, infrastructure, and transformation—that aims to boost supply-chain connectivity, local economic links, and sustainable development, supporting green and digital economies and human resource development.

Economic ties are a cornerstone, with bilateral trade rising from 8.3 billion USD in 2021 to 10.3 billion USD in 2024 and surpassing 31 billion USD in 2025, alongside Singapore emerging as a major investor in Vietnam.

Plans emphasize refining the policy framework to be more people-centered, with a stronger focus on digital transformation, connecting intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and improving community life and trust.

A priority list for 2026–2030 outlines targets across logistics, agriculture and food, clean energy, digital commerce, tourism, and human resource development to deliver concrete results.

High-quality human resource training, including leadership development and governance, is highlighted as a core part of the bilateral agenda.

Public satisfaction will be a metric for People’s Councils, emphasizing the perspectives of citizens and enterprises.

To Lam urged long-term, creative, high-impact cooperation programs aligned to measurable outcomes such as new projects, technologies, jobs, value-added products, and real benefits for people.

The cooperation extends to a 2025 carbon credits framework and potential green, smart, and sustainable development initiatives.

Diplomacy is framed as a catalyst for economic development, focusing on attracting foreign capital, expanding market access, and transferring technology within an integrated governance strategy.

Trade expansion and private-sector engagement remain priorities, aiming to broaden export-import opportunities, strengthen resilient supply chains, and foster SME partnerships.

Energy cooperation, particularly green and offshore wind projects, is a priority to diversify supplies and improve security.