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Vietnamese, Thai Prime Ministers contemplate handicraft products
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his visiting Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra on May 15 afternoon contemplated and experienced unique handicraft products of Vietnam and visited a photo exhibition featuring the two countries and their relations.

NA Chairman meets with visiting Thai Prime Minister
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on May 15 during her official visit to Vietnam and co-chairmanship of the 4th Vietnam–Thailand Joint Cabinet Meeting.

PM calls for WB’s assistance for large scale infrastructure projects
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Mariam J. Sherman, World Bank (WB) Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, in Hanoi on May 15, calling for the WB’s support in large-scale infrastructure projects and strategic development goals.

Party chief urges Nghe An’s emergence as modern local development model in new era
The north-central province of Nghe An should capture opportunities to establish itself as a leading model for modern development in central Vietnam during the new era, said Party General Secretary To Lam on May 15.

Vietnam, US review 50 years of peace and reconciliation
The Stimson Centre, a Washington D.C.-based independent think tank on international security and shared prosperity, has held a hybrid event commemorating 50 years of peace and reconciliation and 30 years of official relations between Vietnam and the US.

Vietnamese bread named among Australia's top lunch picks by ABC News
Australian news outlet ABC News recently published an article exploring why Vietnamese bread (banh mi), with its tangy pickled vegetables, pate and mayo, fresh coriander, chilies, and generous protein filling has become an Aussie obsession.

Vietnam joins 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Finance Cao Anh Tuan and comprising more than 130 representatives from over 100 businesses attended the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit from May 11–14 in Maryland.

Prime Minister orders nationwide crackdown on smuggling, trade fraud
At a working session with ministries, central agencies, and relevant units on May 14, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh instructed a special task force be formed and a month-long nationwide crackdown launched to fight smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeits, low-quality goods, those with unverified origin, and intellectual property-infringing products.

Historical landmarks in Thailand reflect Ho Chi Minh’s legacy
During his journey to find a path for national salvation, President Ho Chi Minh spent about two years (1928–1929) in Thailand, where he conducted revolutionary activities. Though his time was short, he left a deep impression on the Vietnamese expat community and earned the respect of the Thai people and local authorities. Today, three historical sites across Thailand preserve his legacy and serve as enduring symbols of Vietnam–Thailand friendship.

Thai PM’s upcoming visit to Vietnam hoped to lift bilateral ties to new heights: Ambassador
The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from May 15-16 will be the first by a Thai Government leader in 11 years, since PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s visit in 2014, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung said in a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s resident reporters in Bangkok.

Phu Quoc airport to be upgraded ahead of APEC 2027
Phu Quoc International Airport in Kien Giang province will undergo a major upgrade to support tourism and socio-economic growth, and to serve the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders' Week.

Paris event underscores growing potential for France–Vietnam travel
A Vietnamese tourism promotion event took place in Paris on May 12–13, spotlighting Vietnam’s diverse offerings in eco-friendly and sustainable tourism, heritage and cultural experiences, seaside getaways, and high-end and unique travel products tailored to European preferences.

PM receives French Ambassador
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 13 reaffirmed Vietnam’s high regard for ties with France - its first comprehensive strategic partner in the EU - during a meeting with French Ambassador Olivier Brochet.

Party chief calls for continued dissemination of Constitution amendments
Party General Secretary To Lam on May 13 emphasised the need to continue extensive dissemination of the purpose, significance, scope, and content of the amendments and supplements to several articles of the 2013 Constitution to the public.

US businesses affirm long-term commitment to Vietnam
US enterprises operating in Vietnam have affirmed their commitment to sustainable, long-term investment in the country amid current challenges at a dialogue with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on May 13.

Café at Hanoi Post Office
Have you ever wondered why chains like Highlands or Starbucks chose to open right next to Hoan Kiem Lake—beside the old post office building? It’s not just for the view. Behind that cup of coffee in the heart of Hanoi lies a rich, layered history.

15% of Vietnamese consumers consult AI before shopping
According to the Seasonal Holidays Study commissioned by Meta, 15% of Vietnamese consumers have used AI to search for shopping ideas.

Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2025 officially launched
Continuing its decade-long journey, Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2025 was officially launched on May 12 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam, Belarus establish strategic partnership
Party General Secretary To Lam and President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during talks held on May 12, as part of the former’s state visit to Belarus.

Vietnam remains in the High Human Development category
As the world enters the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Vietnam continues to maintain a strong standing in human development, defying a global slowdown, according to the recently-launched 2025 Human Development Report by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).