French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit reaffirms the two countries’ commitment to regional stability and shared values. French Ambassador Olivier Brochet speaks at a media briefing in Hanoi on June 4. Photo: Hoang Nam/The Hanoi Times French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted enhanced cooperation in ocean protection, cultural exchanges, and regional connectivity, as well as France’s …

HCM City’s Index of Industrial Production rose by 8.2 per cent in the first five months of 2025 compared with the same period last year, marking the city’s strongest five-month growth in seven years. According to the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, in May alone, the index increased by 5.1 per cent month on …

As globalization deepens and countries seek innovative channels to promote their image, Vietnam is fast emerging as a promising destination for the international film industry. Nguyen Trung Khanh, Director General of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, shared his insights at the seminar “Vietnam – Asia’s Dynamic Market and a New Destination for International Filmmakers”. …

Billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, the third richest man in Thailand, and other Thai investors have received VND33 trillion (US$1.2 billion) in cash dividends from major Vietnamese companies since 2012. Data compiled by VnExpress shows Thai investors have benefited from the performance of dairy producer Vinamilk, brewer Sabeco, Binh Minh Plastics, packaging firm Tan Bien, and shrimp producer Sao …

China, Japan and the US remaining key export markets. Vietnam’s exports of aquatic products earned $3.3 billion in the first 4 months of this year , marking a year-on-year increase of 21%, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). In April alone, the export revenue reached $894.2 million, up 15% compared …