Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a banquet in honour of visiting French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse in Hanoi on May 26.

As Vietnam’s export turnover has yet to fully reflect its potential within the ASEAN region, enhancing the presence of Vietnamese goods and seizing opportunities in this market is essential, particularly amid tariff fluctuations.

As of mid-May 2025, Vietnam exported over 736,000 tonnes of coffee, earning US$4.2 billion, according to the Department of Customs.

A memorial and burial ceremony was solemnly held on May 26 at Nam national martyrs’ cemetery in the central province of Ha Tinh for the remains of four Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who lost their lives during wartime in Laos.

Vietnamese students earned high marks at the 2024–2025 Huawei ICT competition, which concluded on May 24 in Shenzhen, China.

VOV.VN - Ben Tre coconuts, Hoa Loc mangoes from Tien Giang, and dragon fruit from Phan Thiet have been named among Southeast Asia’s 26 best fruits, according to the international culinary website TasteAtlas.

Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia has been announced as one of the winners of the 35th Fukuoka Prize Laureate 2025.

VOV.VN - Amid mounting tariff pressure from the US, Vietnamese businesses are shifting their focus to Germany, Europe’s largest economy, known for its strong purchasing power, modern distribution network, and transparent, stable business environment.

Representatives of authorities and international diplomatic corps in Cuba, the US, and Canada have visited the Vietnamese embassies there to pay homage to former President of Vietnam Tran Duc Luong.

Friends of Vietnam around the world have paid their final respects to former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong at respect-paying services held by the Vietnamese embassies.