French President Emmanuel Macron's visit is intended to foster the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the fields of politics, economy, scientific research, education, culture, national defence, and pressing global challenges like climate change.

Despite initial progress in efforts against the illegal practices, with the detection and disruption of multiple operations involving counterfeit milk, pharmaceuticals, and food items, the situation remains extremely complicated.

Việt Nam seeks to collaborate with other ASEAN member states to shape up strategic orientations and concrete measures to solidify regional cooperation foundation while elevating the bloc’s stature in the coming time

Việt Nam’s Ministry of Public Security has called for strong legal sanctions to prevent a black market for personal data, warning that treating such information as a commodity could fuel widespread cybercrime.

A draft law proposes transferring the power to apply the reciprocity principle in extradition cases from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Ministry of Public Security to streamline decisions in treaty-free situations.

Lawmakers are reviewing a draft resolution to accelerate social housing construction and easing investment conditions for private developers.

The state visit to Việt Nam by French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse from May 25 - 27 demonstrates strong commitments by the two countries’ high-ranking leaders to develop bilateral relations, as well as the comprehensive strategic partnership in a substantive and effective manner.

After John McCain's passing in 2018, as both countries' relations flourish, the little memorial on the side of Trúc Bạch Lake has become an essential pilgrimage site for US delegations, as high-level as US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

As for PM Chính’s attendance at the ASEAN Summit, he said it is a strong signal of Việt Nam's commitment to the shared objective of building an ASEAN that is united, forward-looking, and central to regional peace.

PM Chính is scheduled to hold talks and meetings with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and other high-ranking leaders. They will share views on their respective national developments and engage in in-depth discussions on strategic visions to advance bilateral relations.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam will pay an official visit to Malaysia and attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and related events there from May 24-28.

Mexico is currently Việt Nam's second largest trading partner in Latin America, while Việt Nam is Mexico's second largest trading partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The NA Chairman pointed out that in the first four months, the global situation remained challenging, with declining purchasing and selling power in several major economies.

During the official mourning period, Cuba's national flags will be flown at half-mast at public buildings and military facilities across the country.

The visit comes at the invitation of President of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam Lương Cường.

A State funeral will be held on May 24 and 25 to pay tribute to former Ppresident Trần Đức Lương, who made significant contributions to the nation.

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has requested that regulations on decentralisation in construction and transport must be in line with financial and investment mechanisms and policies.

Under the directive, authorities are required to cut at least 30 per cent of the time it takes to process administrative procedures, reduce business compliance costs by 30 per cent, and eliminate 30 per cent of unnecessary business conditions this year.

Lawmakers joined group discussions on the supplementary assessment of the implementation of socio-economic development and state budget plan last year, as well as progress in early this year, as part of the ongoing 9th session of the 15th National Assembly on Friday.

The Politburo and the Secretariat convened a national conference in Hanoi on May 18, 2025 to disseminate and implement two key resolutions: Resolution 66-NQ/TW on reforming lawmaking and law enforcement to meet the country’s development needs in the new era, and Resolution 68-NQ/TW on advancing the development of the private sector. Speaking at the conference, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that four major resolutions can now be seen as the “four foundational pillars” driving Vietnam’s rise