An international parade marking the 26th anniversary of Macau’s return to China took place on March 23, turning streets there into a vibrant cultural stage with about 1,800 performers from 15 countries, including Vietnam.

A Thai-Vietnamese Cultural Food Street has opened in Nakhon Phanom province, over 700 km northeast of Bangkok, Thailand.

Following the official upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on March 12, the visit to Vietnam by Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong just over a week later has drawn significant public attention.

A free Vietnamese language class has been launched for children from the Vietnamese community in New York and neighbouring areas, with teachers from Columbia University participating in the initiative.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged the Vietnamese youth to promote their pioneering role in three aspects and accelerate efforts in six key areas, thus joining the whole nation to advance to a new era.

The Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) have always stood side by side, demonstrating solidarity and mutual support, said Secretary of the LPRP Central Committee and Vice President of the Lao National Assembly Sounthone Xayachak.

Vietnam saved 448,000 kWh of electricity, equivalent to approximately VND942.2 million (US$36,800), during Earth Hour 2025, which took place from 8:30 to 9:30 pm on March 22, according to the National Power System and Market Operation Company (NSMO).

Marathon runner Huynh Anh Khoi won the men’s 42km division in the Da Nang International Marathon 2025 after clocking the time of 2:33.55min, while national team member Pham Thi Binh took the women’s division in 3:1.57min.

AFC 37 Ho Tram Showdown - an international mixed martial arts (MMA) event - took place in the Grand Ho Tram Strip resort on March 22, bringing together 14 professional fighters from China, the Republic of Korea, Brazil, and Russia.

Geely Auto, a leading automobile manufacturer based in China, officially entered the Vietnamese market with the launch of its brand and new vehicle models as well as announcement of its nationwide distribution network on March 21.