National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on February 16 requested the trade unions of Vietnam to make new and stronger development steps and contribute significantly to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation, as well as the industrialisation and modernisation cause of the country.

The 33rd edition of the Havana International Book Fair, running from February 13-23, is witnessing the attendance of over 40 countries from all corners of the world, including Vietnam.

Vietnam’s southeast key economic region is showing promising signs of foreign direct investment (FDI) growth in the first two months of 2025, reinforcing its position as a prime destination for global capital.

Vietnam is placing great importance on developing the digital technology industry, given its significant contributions to the country’s economy.

Vietnam should prioritise investment in seaport infrastructure and the development of its fleet to boost its competitiveness in the global maritime market, according to the Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC).

Ho Chi Minh City will establish an international-standard high-tech skills training centre to improve the qualifications of Vietnamese workers.

Authorities of the southern industrial hub of Binh Duong held a meeting with two major foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises to address challenges facing the firms in production and business operations while encouraging their further expansion.

Vietnam Society, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting Vietnamese arts and culture, hosted a vibrant Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration on February 15 at the Martin Luther King Library in central Washington D.C, spotlighting fashion and cuisine, two integral aspects of Vietnamese culture.

A ceremony has been held to recognise two traditional craft villages -Bat Trang Ceramics in outlying Gia Lam district and Van Phuc Silk Weaving in Ha Dong district- as members of the World Crafts Cities Network.

Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Sri Lanka's Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, received Vietnamese Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam on February 13.