State President Luong Cuong hosted a reception for Ambassadors and Chargé d'Affaires of ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste in Hanoi on February 19, in which he said that Vietnam views the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a strategic priority in its foreign policy, and Southeast Asian countries as close neighbours.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held talks with Chen Gang, Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Committee of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in Hanoi on February 19.

State President Luong Cuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 19 for visiting Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, during which he affirmed Vietnam's solidarity with Cuba.

Condé Nast Traveler ranks Vietnam as one of the most budget-friendly destinations for travel in 2025, with Phu Quoc being highlighted as a must-visit location in the S-shaped country thanks to its pristine beaches and resorts that cannot be found anywhere else.

Digital transformation in the medical sector of Ho Chi Minh City has been actively promoted, initially helping to modernise the city’s healthcare system and serve people more effectively.

Vietjet Air and Satair, an Airbus Services company, have signed a multi-year agreement for Satair’s Integrated Material Services (IMS), a comprehensive material solution that will support Vietjet’s entire Airbus A320 and A330 fleet.

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) will take over the responsibility for driving test assessments and the issuance of new and renewed driving licences from the Ministry of Transport (MoT) starting February 19, authorities announced.

The Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) partnered with Guangxi Beibu Gulf Port Group of China on February 18 to launch a new container shipping route connecting the ports of China’s Beibu Gulf, Vietnam’s Hai Phong and India’s Kolkata.

Southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province and global logistics leader DP World signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on February 18 to conduct discussion for cooperation in establishing Vietnam’s first free trade zone (FTZ) in the vicinity of Cai Mep Ha seaport.

Armenian Ambassador to Vietnam Suren Baghdasaryan affirmed that Armenia considers Vietnam a key partner in Southeast Asia.