Vietnamese entrepreneurs, academics, students and community representatives gathered in Düsseldorf for the 2026 NRW Vietnamese Forum under the theme "Connect – Support – Integrate – Develop," reaffirming their commitment to building a stronger and more sustainable community in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) state.

Viet Nam's beach rowing team made a dream debut at the 2026 Asian Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in Thailand, returning home with two golds, one silver and one bronze.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on June 5 received Eric Schmidt, former Chairman and CEO of Google, and a delegation of artificial intelligence (AI) experts who are on a working visit to Viet Nam.

Viet Nam’s Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (Green SM) officially launched its Green SM Limo service in New Delhi on June 5, marking its entry into India, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic transport markets.

Viet Nam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on May 29 held a meeting to promote Viet Nam–Africa agricultural cooperation and officially launched the Working Group on South-South cooperation in agriculture, aiming to strengthen practical and sustainable partnerships among developing countries.

The Finnish official described Viet Nam as Finland’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, saying this reflects the high level of trust and significant cooperation potential between the two economies.

Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) still have ample room to strengthen supply chain connectivity in key industries such as electronics, semiconductors and food processing, experts said at the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City–RoK investment cooperation and business networking forum held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 20.

As Viet Nam targets economic growth of at least 10% in 2026, fiscal policy is expected to shift from a traditional budget-balancing role to a more proactive driver of growth, with spending efficiency emerging as the decisive factor.

The Viet Nam space was opened at the Foire de Paris on May 4 by the Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France, marking the country’s continued presence at one of Europe’s most prominent trade and cultural events.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam's decision to choose India as one of his first overseas destinations following the 14th National Party Congress underscores Viet Nam's continued view of India as a priority partner in its foreign policy, said Professor Reena Marwah of India.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae held talks in Ha Noi on May 2 following an official welcome ceremony.

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Viet Nam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has expressed deep sympathy over the challenges Cuba is facing, saying Viet Nam has been providing practical support in agriculture and energy to help ease difficulties for the Cuban people.

The Vietnamese community in Germany is strengthening connectivity and integration efforts, highlighted by a working session held on April 29 at the Dong Xuan Centre in Germany.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung has highlighted key milestones in the 50-year journey of Viet Nam–Thailand diplomatic relations in a recent interview with the Viet Nam News Agency (VNA).

Poldi Sosa Schmidt, Chairwoman of the Argentina-Viet Nam Culture Institute (ICAV), has hailed Viet Nam’s remarkable development achievements over the past decades, while believing that growing people-to-people exchanges and stronger cooperation will further strengthen ties between Viet Nam and Argentina.

Viet Nam and Laos are strengthening defence cooperation, marked by the inauguration and handover of the headquarters of the Lao Border Guard Command at a ceremony held in Vientiane on April 23.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung on April 23 attended the Viet Nam – RoK Economic Forum in Ha Noi, where both called for advancing bilateral cooperation in industry, investment and science-technology.

First Lady of the Republic of Korea Kim Hea Kyung attended the Korea Culture and Tourism Festival 2026 with a wide range of vibrant activities in Ha Noi on April 23, as part of President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to Viet Nam.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man welcomed the signing of important cooperation documents during President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung's ongoing state visit to Viet Nam, affirming that the Vietnamese legislature will support and oversee the implementation.

Viet Nam and China have demonstrated a high level of political trust and shared a strong desire to elevate bilateral ties, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on April 23.