Hanoi, April 3 -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang on April 1 met with the family of acclaimed Austrian children's writer Mira Lobe in Vienna, honouring her enduring contributions to global children's literature and the lasting impact of her works in Vietnam.

The meeting came as Lobe's beloved book " The Grandmother in the Apple Tree," translated into Vietnamese by Chu Thu Phuong and published by Kim Dong Publishing House, was recently recognised at Vietnam's 2025 National Book Awards. The accolade placed the title among the country's outstanding children's books, reflecting the strong appeal of Austrian literature to Vietnamese audiences.

At the gathering, Hoang praised the late author's literary legacy, noting that he...