On May 18, many people-to-people diplomacy activities took place in the key regions of Bac Giang, Dong Nai, and Ho Chi Minh City. The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association celebrated its 26th anniversary, affirming the strong friendship between the two countries. Meanwhile, the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association in Dong Nai province and Ho Chi Minh City organized a visit to the Relic of Delegation 125, continuing to strengthen the solidarity and attachment between the people of the two countries.

On May 18, in Hanoi, the University of Languages and International Studies (Vietnam National University Hanoi) held a launching ceremony for the training program teaching Vietnamese as a foreign language (in the field of Vietnamese Language and Culture).

On May 19 in Hanoi, World Vision International in Vietnam (WVIV) and Mavin Group signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) (2025-2029) to enhance livelihoods, boost incomes, and improve nutrition for disadvantaged communities through sustainable livestock farming models.

To mark the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birth, former Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh reflects on the "treasure trove" of diplomacy he left behind—still shining brightly today and for generations to come.