Singapore, March 14 -- The official visit to Singapore by Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and the high-level delegation of Vietnam was successful, highlighted by the upgrade of the countries' relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership - a strategic move reflecting their strong and close-knit ties.

So said Professor Bilveer Singh, deputy head of the Political Science Department at the National University of Singapore, in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.

According to the professor, bilateral relations now become comprehensive and span all areas, from politics, economy, science and technology to culture and society. The strategic significance of this relationship upgrade could be seen in its broader impa...