Francophonie Day 2026 was officially launched on April 11 at Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai High School in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring a range of educational and cultural activities designed to introduce local students more closely to the global Francophone community. The event brought together pupils, educators, and representatives from diplomatic and cultural institutions to celebrate the diversity and influence of the French-speaking world.
Category: Vietnam
Vietnamese lawmakers appoint president, prime minister and senior officials
Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Secretary-General Tô Lâm was elected to become the country’s state president on April 7. His tenure will last for five years until 2031.
Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly opens in Hanoi
Vietnam formally convenes its first session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) on April 6 to appoint country key leaders, the NA Chair, president and prime minister.
Vietnam to push innovation in livestock and veterinary science
Vietnam is set to host its first national conference on livestock and veterinary science and technology on March 27-28 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, marking a significant step in advancing the sector.
Vietnam to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Russia
Vietnamese Prime Minister (PM) Phạm Minh Chính embarked for Moscow for a four-day visit on March 22.
UNESCO commends Vietnam’s “people-centred growth model”
On March 20, marking the International Day of Happiness, Vietnam’s development achievements were highlighted as a strong example of how prioritising people can drive national progress. The country has gained global recognition for improving the well-being and happiness of its citizens, reflecting a model that extends beyond economic growth to embrace a more holistic vision of development. According to UNESCO Representative Jonathan Baker, Vietnam’s leadership consistently places the needs, lives, and future of its people at the centre of policymaking.
China and Vietnam hold ‘3+3’ strategic dialogue in Hanoi
China and Vietnam convened their ministerial-level ‘3+3’ strategic dialogue on foreign affairs, defence and public security in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi on March 16. Both countries aimed to strengthen bilateral relations, as the meeting formed part of the 17th China-Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation.
Vietnam urges stronger education ties with US
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 17 welcomed a delegation from Eisenhower Fellowships in Hanoi, calling for closer and more effective cooperation between Vietnam and the US in education and training.
Vietnam gains ground as a high-tech investment hub
On March 17, strong inflows of technology-driven investment are positioning Vietnam as an increasingly important destination for high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI). A key development in early 2026 is a newly approved US$1.2 billion project in advanced electronic circuit board manufacturing, signalling continued investor confidence in the country’s high-tech ambitions. According to the Foreign Investment Agency, the project underscores Vietnam’s strategy of prioritising innovation-led and value-added investments.
ASEAN raises alarm over energy concern due to Middle East conflict
ASEAN’s foreign ministers have urged diplomatic and peaceful solutions to the escalating crisis in Middle East, warning that the conflict could drive up energy prices, worsen inflation and threaten food security across the region.