During his state visit to Vietnam next week, French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to discuss infrastructure and energy issues with Vietnamese leaders. This visit, the first by a French president in nearly a decade, is part of a broader Southeast Asia tour. Macron will arrive in Hanoi on May 25, proceed to Indonesia on May 27, and conclude in Singapore, where he will speak at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defense conference, starting on May 30.
Macron’s Elysee office informed Reuters that numerous deals are being prepared and could be signed during the visit. An official familiar with the talks indicated that approximately 30 agreements are under discussion ahead of a signing ceremony on Monday.
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Vietnam’s foreign affairs ministry did not respond to a request for comment.
Vietnam, facing potential high tariffs from the United States, is attempting to shift its growth model to focus more on government spending, with significant investments planned in transport, communications, and energy.
Macron’s visit follows those of leaders from China, Japan, and other European countries, highlighting Southeast Asia’s strategic importance amid global supply chain and trade uncertainties.
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