On April 4 in Hanoi, Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, led a delegation to the Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in Vietnam to pay their respects and sign the condolence book in honor of General Khamtay Siphandone, former Chairman of the Central Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, former President and Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Lao former President Khamtay Siphandone was one of the Lao leaders who maintained close and strong relations with Vietnamese leaders across all periods and consistently worked to nurture the Laos-Vietnam relationship.

Such spirit was highlighted in the meeting and working session between Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and Nikolai Borisevish, Director of the National Center for Price and Marketing Research under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus (TTQG) held on April 2 in Hanoi.

On April 1, a delegation from the Vietnam-Myanmar Friendship Association, led by President Chu Cong Phung, visited the Myanmar Embassy in Vietnam to express condolences and sign the book of mourning for victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.

The 2025 Vietnam Cultural Festival in Osaka serves as both an opportunity to preserve and promote Vietnamese culture and a bridge to strengthen ties by introducing Vietnam's rich heritage and warm-hearted people to Japanese friends.

March 22 marked the opening of the training course on teaching the Vietnamese language in 4 provinces of Southern Laos and 3 provinces of Central Laos.

The Consulate General of Vietnam in Ekaterinburg has recently collaborated with the city government of Tyumen (Russian Federation) to organize the first “Vietnam Day in Tyumen”.

A free Vietnamese language class has been launched for children from the Vietnamese community in New York and neighboring areas. They will be instructed by teachers from Columbia University (US).

In a significant move towards regional integration, the 6th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) commenced on April 2, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand.

On March 30, US President Donald Trump announced that the reciprocal tariffs expected to be unveiled this week would apply to all countries, not just a small group of 10 to 15 nations with the largest trade deficits with the US. This statement marks a shift in his approach to import tariffs, as just a few days earlier, he had left open the possibility of narrowing the plan's scope.

While the EU and Canada have responded strongly to the US tariff measures, some countries like the UK, Mexico, Australia, and others have opted for a more cautious path: negotiation instead of confrontation. This strategy helps them avoid escalating trade tensions but also entails risks when dealing with a US administration ready to use tariffs as a negotiation tool.

Following the severe earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, numerous countries have extended condolences and expressed their willingness to assist in recovery efforts.

A luxury train connecting Hanoi with the northern port city of Haiphong will begin operations in early May, adding a fresh attraction to Hai Phong’s tourism offerings.

Phong Nha in the central province of Quang Binh has topped the list of the most affordable destinations for spring travel in April and May selected by the digital travel platform Agoda.

The Lao Cai Center for Culture and Cinema, in collaboration with the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, held the opening ceremony of the Indian Film Festival in Lao Cai, at Lao Cai Cinema on March 15.

These countries include Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.