Strengthening bilateral and business ties featured prominently on the second day of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang's visit to Singapore. He is currently on a three-day state visit at the invitation of Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam.

During a ceremony at the National Orchid Garden earlier on Monday (Aug 29), a striking orchid hybrid was named Ramasamyara Hien-Quang in honour of President Quang and his wife, Madam Nguyen Thi Hien. President Quang was then given a ceremonial welcome at the Istana, where he later called on Dr Tan. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong then called on President Quang and later hosted him to lunch at the Istana.