Vietnam's top leader to attend APEC summit in China

VNExpress - Nov 13, 2026

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam will attend the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, where he is also scheduled to hold bilateral talks.

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