Tao Yitao, director of the China Centre for Special Economic Zone Research (CCSEZR) under Shenzhen University in China's Guangdong province, advised Vietnam to utilise China’s expertise in developing higher-standard free trade zones (FTZ) during a working session in Hanoi on April 17 with Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung.

The 24th Vietnam – China Youth Friendship Meeting was wrapped up in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, on April 17.

Half a century after its historic victory on April 30, Vietnam has secured yet another victory - its remarkable progress in international integration and economic development.

A delegation from Vietnam's Ministry of Justice, led by Deputy Minister Mai Luong Khoi, paid a recent working visit to Italy to enhance bilateral collaboration in legal and judicial sectors, building upon the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2016.

The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6-8 will feature a wide range of cultural, spiritual, and academic activities, according to Most Venerable Thich Duc Thien, vice president and general secretary of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s Executive Council.

The first commercial vessel, MSC MAKALU III, officially docked at Berths 3 and 4 invested by Hai Phong Port TIL International Terminal Co., Ltd (HTIT) at Hai Phong International Gateway Port (Hai Phong Port) in the Lach Huyen deep-sea port cluster in the northern city of Hai Phong on April 16.

Spreading positive role models and movements is vital to sparking inspiration and national pride as Vietnam strides toward a new era of prosperity and strength, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh declared at the 11th meeting of the Central Emulation and Commendation Council for the 2021–2026 tenure in Hanoi on April 17.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 17 for Colombian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Affairs Mauricio Jaramillo Jassir on the sidelines of the 4th Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 17 affirmed that Vietnam is ready to host the 16th session of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in October 2025.

Chairman of the Can Tho City People's Committee Truong Canh Tuyen held a meeting on April 16 with a delegation of Singaporean and Indonesian businesses that are seeking investment and cooperation opportunities in the Mekong Delta city.