As part of its strategy to reposition itself as a high-quality, professional, and value-driven destination, Hanoi is intensifying efforts to target high-spending markets with stringent service standards.

The Hue Vegetarian Food Festival 2026 officially opened at Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street in Thuan Hoa ward in the central city of Hue on May 28, as part of celebrations marking Buddha’s 2570th birth anniversary and the Hue Festival 2026.

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, delivered remarks on May 27 in his capacity as discussant at Japan’s 16th Trade Policy Review (TPR) session held at the headquarters of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva has just delivered remarks at the 16th Trade Policy Review (TPR) session of Japan at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

VN considers the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) a trustworthy partner in the development of AI for mutual benefit, Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung affirmed at the plenary session of the Eurasian Economic Forum held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on May 28.

A new initiative aimed at turning coastal ecosystems into climate finance assets has been launched in Vietnam, marking a push to place blue carbon at the centre of sustainable growth and climate resilience efforts.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico and Mexico City authorities inaugurated the restored and upgraded monument to President Ho Chi Minh in a park in the capital on May 27.

Vietnam is preparing to deploy seven new unit types for the United Nations peacekeeping mission, signalling the country’s deepening commitment to global security operations, a defence ministry official said.

Hanoi is stepping up preparations for the ASEAN Cities Leaders Conference, scheduled to take place in the Vietnamese capital from June 8 – 10.

The Vietnamese Party and State always consider overseas Vietnamese, including those in Thailand, an inseparable part of the great national unity bloc, an invaluable national resource and a key bridge in bilateral ties, affirmed top leader To Lam.

Observers believe Party Chief and President To Lam’s address at the Shangri-La Dialogue will attract particular international attention.

The National Assembly (NA)'s Council for Ethnic Affairs on May 28 held a ceremony in Hanoi to mark the 65th anniversary of its establishment (April 20, 1961 – 2026) and receive the first-class Labour Order.

General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam and Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong witnessed the exchange and announcement of several cooperation documents between the ministries, sectors, and localities of the two countries on May 29.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed off a decision on the membership of the National Committee for APEC 2027.

General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse, along with a high-level delegation of Vietnam, are paying a state visit to Singapore from May 29 to 31.

Vietnam and Thailand are countries in Southeast Asia with a long-standing friendship. Since officially establishing diplomatic relations on August 6, 1976, bilateral cooperation has continued to expand rapidly in both breadth and depth.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam held talks with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok on May 28.

VN & Thailand will step up cooperation in areas such as clean energy, digital economy, green economy, innovation & high-tech agriculture, said Party Chief, President To Lam at a press briefing following his talks with Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul.

General Secretary and State President To Lam on May 28 met with leaders of several leading Thai corporations during his official visit to Thailand, urging them to expand high-quality investment in strategic sectors serving sustainable development.

General Secretary and State President To Lam on May 28 met with President of the Thai National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives Sophon Saram, within the framework of his official visit to Thailand.