VOV.VN - Historian and professor Dr. Pierre Journoud has offered in-depth analysis of the current situation and future prospects of Vietnam-France relations, which were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in October 2024 ahead of the state visit to Vietnam by French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, slated for May 25-27.

Authorities in Mong Cai city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, in collaboration with Viettel Post JSC, have conducted field surveys and proposed specific plans to pilot the development of a smart border gate at Mong Cai (Vietnam) – Dongxing (China) international border gate pair.

Understanding Thai consumer preferences and complying with strict regulatory standards will help Vietnamese firms effectively tap this potential market, experts said at a conference held by the Investment & Trade Promotion Centre of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC) and Central Retail Vietnam on May 22.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 22 requested the establishment of an international financial centre in Vietnam with a transparent and open legal environment, modern and seamless infrastructure that meets development needs and aligns with global trends and Vietnam's specific conditions.

On the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025), Cuba’s leading media outlets and national broadcasters published extensive coverage paying tribute to the legacy of the late Vietnamese leader, while reaffirming the special bond between the Cuban and Vietnamese peoples.

Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen concluded a six-day visit to Cuba on May 22, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in healthcare, particularly in biopharmaceuticals.

The Mexico - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group has been instrumental in advancing parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, as well as broader ties across various potential fields, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai.

To achieve its ambitious goal of high-income status by 2045, Vietnam needs to deepen the sweeping institutional reforms that are underway and promote greener development, according to two new World Bank reports released on May 22.

Antwerp Port, one of Europe’s largest, has launched its first electric tugboat, Volta 1, manufactured in Vietnam, showcasing the country’s green shipbuilding capabilities.

“Happy Vietnam 2025”, an annual photography and video award, was launched in Hanoi on May 22 with a view to showcasing the country’s achievements in human rights protection.