French President Macron visits Vietnam, signing deals and strengthening ties amid trade tensions.

During his visit to Vietnam, French President Emmanuel Macron signed deals for 20 Airbus planes, nuclear energy cooperation, and other sectors. The visit is aimed at strengthening ties and promoting France as a reliable alternative to the US and China amid trade tensions. Macron also emphasized support for Vietnam's navigation rights in the South China Sea and discussed defense cooperation. This visit is part of a broader Southeast Asian tour, including Indonesia and Singapore, where Macron will address defense and security issues.