SINGAPORE] Singapore has upgraded its bilateral relations with Vietnam to the highest tier of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) on Wednesday (Mar 12), marking the first such tie between the city-state and an Asean member state.

Singapore and Vietnam on Wednesday (March 12) have agreed to enhance co-operation in subsea cables, finance, and energy, marking an upgrade in their relations to Vietnam's highest level, during a visit by its Communist Party Chief To Lam to the city-state.

The two nations now have a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Singapore's first such partnership with an ASEAN member state.

A joint report was endorsed which states regulatory approvals for renewables trading. Singapore and Vietnam have accelerated their bilateral cooperation in renewable energy as they boost efforts to transition to clean energy.

The upgrade came three days after Vietnam similarly elevated Indonesia to the highest tier in its diplomatic hierarchy.

The two nations' deepened cooperation will focus on key areas including security, technology, and green energy.

Vietnam and Singapore have officially elevated their diplomatic relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), marking a historic milestone in their nearly 50-year relationship.