Lang Son Geopark of Vietnam has been officially recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark, alongside 15 others worldwide, at a special certificate presentation ceremony held in Paris on June 2.

President of France Emmanuel Macron and his spouse Brigitte Macron arrived in Hanoi on May 25 evening, beginning a state visit to Vietnam until May 27 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Luong Cuong.

In the first four months of this year, Vietnam’s coffee exports reached a value of 3.8 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of over 51%—the highest growth among all Vietnamese agricultural exports.

President Ho Chi Minh – the genius leader of the Party and the Vietnamese people, the national liberation hero, the outstanding cultural celebrity – is a beautiful symbol of patriotism, steadfast revolutionary will and immense humanity. His revolutionary life is an immortal epic of intelligence, courage and loyalty to the Fatherland and the people. He is the torch that lights the way for the Vietnamese people on their journey to a bright future. The legacy that President Ho Chi Minh left behind is a great source of inspiration for today’s and future generations to continue their efforts to build, protect and develop the Vietnamese Fatherland in the new era.

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.

Vietnam Railways (VNR), in coordination with the Hai Phong municipal authority, held a ceremony on May 10 to launch a high-quality train named "Hoa Phuong Do" (Red Flamboyant Flower).

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 opened at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City on May 6.

The national-level ceremony and parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025), organised by the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, the National Assembly, the State President, the Government, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, and Ho Chi Minh City, began at 6:30am on 30 April along Le Duan Boulevard and several central streets in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

A state-level full-dress rehearsal for the grand parade, marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975–2025), was held along Le Duan Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on April 27 morning, with the participation of around 13,000 people.

April marks the time when the entire nation of Vietnam comes together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of national reunification. Amid the joy of the Vietnamese people are the voices, stories, and heartfelt sentiments of international friends—those who have dedicated their lives to supporting Vietnam.