VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyen Thi Bich Thao hosted a reception for Dr. Levente Horváth, Director of the Eurasia Center, and Editor-in-Chief of the Eurasia Magazine of John von Neumann University aimed at promoting educational cooperation, foreign-related information dissemination, and cultural diplomacy between the Embassy and the Magazine.

The visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Jussi Halla-aho from March 24-26 is expected to help strengthen the cooperative relations between the two countries in various areas, said Don Tuan Phong, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA)’s Committee for Foreign Affairs.

VOV.VN - Acting State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on March 23 sent a message of condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin over a terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow on March 22 evening (local time) that left many people dead and injured.

VOV.VN - The country strongly condemns terrorism in all forms and firmly believes that the perpetrators will be strictly punished, said Pham Thu Hang, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on March 23 in response to the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia, which caused numerous casualties the previous day.

VOV.VN - As repeatedly affirmed, Vietnam has full legal basis and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos in accordance with international law, as well as its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction over its territorial waters established in line with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Chairman of the People's Committee of Da Nang city Le Trung Chinh hosted a reception on March 22 for Jérémy Bacchi, Politburo member of the French Communist Party, Senator for the Bouche de Rhone department and Secretary of its Party Committee, expressing commitment to supporting French firms and ensuring tourist safety.

The Vietnamese National Assembly is ready to share experience in educational reform with the Philippines, NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai told a delegation from the Philippine Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) led by Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian, Co-chair of EDCOM 2 and Senate Chair of the Committee on Basic Education.

VOV.VN - Permanent Representative of Vietnam Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang, and Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to ASEAN Lee Jang-keun co-chaired the 11th Meeting of the ASEAN-RoK Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) held at the ASEAN headquarters on March 21.

As many as 140 international delegations from 50 countries worldwide will be invited to the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, which is scheduled to take place at the Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi from December 19-22.

Border guards stationed in Vietnam’s northern province of Ha Giang coordinated with their counterparts in China’s Yunnan province to hold a joint patrol along the two provinces' shared border on March 22.

VOV.VN - Le Hoai Trung, secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations, on March 22 met with,Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, member of the CPC Central Committee’s Secretariat and Chief of the CPC Central Committee’s Office; and Wang Yi, politburo member and director of the Communist Party of China Central Committee’s Foreign Affairs Commission Office and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

VOV.VN - A rehearsal was held on March 22 in Hanoi to prepare for a grand military parade which is scheduled to take place at Dien Bien province’s stadium on the morning of May 7 in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s speech at the first meeting of the sub-committee on personnel affairs for the coming 14th National Party Congress holds in-depth, comprehensive and objective ideas, and shows the significance of the work as well as the Party's consistent, proper, and scientific views on personnel affairs.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will continue its cooperation with Vietnam, especially in technical assistance, personnel training, infrastructure development, and the perfection of regulations and standards to ensure nuclear safety and security, said its Deputy Director General Hua Liu on March 21.

The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam jointly held a roundtable themed “Vietnam: 40 years of Doi Moi and 2045 vision” in Hanoi on March 21 to serve the building of a report summarising the implementation of the “Doi Moi” (Renewal) scheme in Vietnam so far.

The request for putting interests of the nation, the Party, and the people first and above all in Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s speech on some issues needing special attention in the personnel preparation for the 14th National Party Congress has attracted widespread support from officials, Party members, and people of all social strata.

VOV.VN - Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Jussi Halla-aho is set to pay an official visit to Vietnam from March 24-26.

VOV.VN - In the spirit of "harmonious benefits, shared risks", Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the US businesses to expand their presence in Vietnam and actively transfer technology, especially hi-tech solutions.

Vietnam will continue contributing to realising the three key objectives of the Strategic Framework on Francophone Community Cooperation for the 2023-2030 period, said Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet.

VOV.VN - The country has underlined the importance of empowering women and dealing with youth-related issues to the prevention of extremism, violence, and conflicts.

VOV.VN - Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan is to hold the position of Acting President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam until the National Assembly (NA) elects a new President.

VOV.VN - The country always greatly evaluates multilateral co-operation and UNESCO’s role in the world, therefore pledging to continue to make positive contributions to the organisation’s common affairs.

VOV.VN -Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt and South Sudan Nguyen Huy Dung has presented the Vietnamese President's credentials to President of South Sudan Salvar Kiir Mayardit.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Argentina have discussed a draft proposal aimed at establishing a direct air route between the two nations, along with many other important contents such as cultural exchanges, education, and mutual support at multilateral forums.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship Diana Elena Mondino in Hanoi on March 20.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 20 for Second Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore Tan See Leng, who is on a visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The country welcomes and encourages investment in hi-tech and semiconductor industries by offering appropriate mechanisms, incentives and modern infrastructure.

VOV.VN - The 15th National Assembly will convene at the NA building in Hanoi on March 21 for the 6th extraordinary session to consider and decide on personnel affairs according to its authority.

The International Francophone Day (March 20) offers an opportunity for the Francophone community to honour its common values and the desire shared by French-speaking people to live and cooperate in cultural diversity.

The fourth Vietnam – Laos ministerial-level defence policy dialogue was held in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on March 20 under the chair of Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and his Lao counterpart Vongkham Phommakone.