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Highlights of Current Affairs 08 May 2026
- India and Vietnam upgraded their ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during To Lam’s state visit.
- Both countries set a target to achieve USD 25 billion bilateral trade by 2030.
- Vietnam joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), strengthening Indo-Pacific cooperation.
- India and Vietnam stressed freedom of navigation and a rules-based Indo-Pacific order.
- A UPI linkage agreement was signed to promote cross-border digital payments and financial connectivity.
- Vietnam became India’s 4th-largest trading partner in ASEAN, with bilateral trade reaching USD 16.46 billion in 2025.
- India extended a USD 500 million defence Line of Credit to Vietnam for maritime security enhancement.
- Joint military exercises like VINBAX and Sahyog reflect growing defence cooperation between the two nations.
- ASI is restoring Vietnam’s My Son Sanctuary, highlighting deep Hindu-Buddhist cultural links.
- The partnership supports India’s Act East Policy and helps Vietnam diversify strategic ties amid regional tensions.
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