Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, held on June 25 in Tianjin, China.

Le Paria, a newspaper founded by revolutionary journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – later President Ho Chi Minh – published its first issue on April 1, 1922 in Paris. Although it operated for only four years, the paper left a profound impact on French public opinion and especially on anti-colonial movements across the colonies. As Vietnam celebrates 100 years of revolutionary journalism, Le Paria is once again being honoured for its significant role in the country’s press history.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, speaking at the Vietnam – France business forum in Paris on June 11, emphasised that businesses need to join hands to connect the two economies, while the governments serve as facilitators—creating opportunities, providing favourable conditions, and promoting cooperation.

On June 6, three special trains arrived at Hanoi Station, carrying more than 1,600 officers, soldiers, and militia members from Ho Chi Minh City and Tam Ky, Quang Nam. They are among the first participants in the parade and march marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, will attend the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference and engage in bilateral activities in France, and pay official visits to Estonia and Sweden from June 5 to 14.

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.