Stories from Hanoi · Vietnam

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrived in Vietnam. Cameras captured an apparent moment where Brigitte Macron pushed her hands into the president's face. The French president later stated that the incident was a joke.

Nguyen Xuan Thang has been appointed as the Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council for the 2026-2031 term. This appointment signifies a shift in leadership within Vietnam's theoretical and ideological bodies.

Vietnam is implementing stricter traffic laws starting in 2026, with changes that drivers need to be aware of. The number of traffic violations is expected to be high, with over 2.6 million digits mentioned in relation to the changes.

Vietnam is implementing a new migration treaty set to take effect in June 2026. The treaty introduces stricter border controls, prompting caution for Vietnamese citizens.

The Politburo has decided to establish the Central Theoretical Council for the new term, with Nguyen Xuan Thang appointed as its chairman for the 2026-2031 term.

Works from an art competition are being recognized and may be printed in books. The event aims for more professional art activities and opportunities for participants to learn from professional artists.

Regulations stipulate that certain artworks, described as 'paintings that cannot be returned,' are sent to cities for preservation. Additionally, student paintings are also preserved and printed into collections.

Vietnam's Resolution 88 outlines solutions to support enterprises and Vietnamese products. Under Resolution 88, Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade will collaborate with localities, investment companies, trade associations, and e-commerce platforms.

Government departments in Vietnam are seeking more solutions to prevent fake transactions and false commodity trading. Departments currently have methods to prevent fake transactions but are urged to implement more solutions to eliminate them, according to the source.

General Secretary and President Tô Lâm stated that the lack of schools in Vietnam leads to entrance exams designed to eliminate students. This statement was made during a discussion about the difficulty of 10th-grade entrance exams and the pressure on students and parents.