The official visit of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to Vietnam from April 8–10, 2025, marked a milestone in bilateral relations. Both sides agreed to elevate ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, targeting over USD 8 billion in trade and expanding cooperation in education, technology, defense, tourism, and innovation.

Vietnam has officially legalized the ownership and use of digital assets with the passing of the Digital Technology Industry Law 2025. This groundbreaking legislation regulates digital assets, AI, and semiconductors, providing a unified legal framework to accelerate digital transformation. With over 17 million Vietnamese holding crypto assets and annual transactions exceeding USD 100 billion, the law marks a milestone for Vietnam’s ambition to become a global digital technolo