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Top Vietnamese leader and his spouse meet with Thai King and Queen

Reaffirming Vietnam’s high regard for bilateral ties, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam praised the strong development of relations over the past five decades, especially since the establishment of the Strategic Partnership in 2013 and its upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025. He said Thailand is currently Vietnam’s largest trading partner within ASEAN and one of the country’s leading foreign investors.

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Gia Lai hosts Francophone education forum

Addressing the forum, Chairman of the Gia Lai People’s Committee Pham Anh Tuan said the hosting of the forum offers the local education sector an opportunity to exchange experiences, access advanced educational methods, and expand ties with international partners within the Francophone community, as well as with reputable educational and research organisations.

At the signing ceremony of the joint declaration on the teaching of French and teaching in French within Vietnam’s education system. (Photo: VNA)

Top leader attends Vietnam-Thailand business forum in Bangkok

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended the Thailand – Vietnam Business Forum 2026 in Bangkok on May 28 afternoon, alongside Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, senior officials from both countries and representatives of nearly 700 Vietnamese and Thai businesses.

Top leader attends Vietnam-Thailand business forum in Bangkok

Top Vietnamese leader concludes official visit to Thailand

The two sides pledged to promote economic connectivity in a more complementary and substantive manner, aiming to raise bilateral trade turnover from the current 22 billion USD to 25 billion USD in a balanced and sustainable direction. They also agreed to accelerate licensing procedures and market access for several potential agricultural products.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly at Don Mueang International Airport (Photo: VNA)
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Proactive response needed to cope with extreme weather: Experts

Health experts warned that prolonged heat exposure could cause heatstroke, heat exhaustion and other serious health conditions. High-risk groups include the elderly, children, pregnant women, people working or exercising outdoors for long periods, and those suffering from chronic illnesses such as hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and diabetes.

In Hanoi, the temperature recorded in Lang Ha at 1 pm on May 26 reached 40 degrees Celsius. (Photo: VNA)

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