Vietnam’s To Lam was re-elected general secretary of the Communist Party. The Congress set goals for 10 percent annual GDP growth by 2030 and high income status by 2045, while electing 19 Politburo members to guide the country’s political and economic direction

Rahhat Shah Kazmi’s Love in Vietnam, India’s first Vietnam collaboration, faced a limited release at home but found acclaim abroad. The film moved audiences in South Korea, inspiring a song by Seaya, and won Best Asian Film and Best Director at the Seoul Global Movie Awards 2025