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Vietnam and Thailand Upgrade Relations to Strategic Partnership

  • On May 16, 2025, during a joint cabinet retreat in Hanoi, Thailand and Vietnam strengthened their ties by establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership.
  • This upgrade followed two decades since the first joint retreat and reflects growing economic, security, and connectivity interests amid global uncertainty.
  • Leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, security, sustainable development, and digital economy, including cross-border QR payments and anti-narcotics efforts.
  • They set a near-future bilateral trade target of US$25 billion, up from US$20 billion last year, supported by new transport plans and regular high-level exchanges.
  • The partnership implies stronger regional ties, intensified security collaboration against cross-border crimes, and expanded economic integration between the two ASEAN economies.
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Vietnam and Thailand upgrade relations to strategic partnership

Vietnam and Thailand have upgraded their ties to strategic partnership. Vietnam now treats Thailand the same way as it does the U.S., China and Russia, its main strategic partners.

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The Globe & Mail broke the news in Canada on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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