Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone on May 26 as both leaders are attending the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Malaysia.

State President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron held a joint press conference on May 26 to announce the outcomes of their talks, which took place earlier the same day as part of the latter’s ongoing visit to Vietnam.

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.