VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence on April 29 launched preparations for the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2026, a large-scale event aimed at promoting international cooperation, showcasing defence capabilities and advancing a self-reliant, modern defence industry.

Hanoi and Tokyo are deepening cooperation in high technology, digital transformation and sustainable development as the Vietnamese capital seeks to accelerate innovation-driven growth and strengthen international partnerships.

Vietnam and ASEAN attach great importance to their partnership with the European Union and support stronger comprehensive, practical and effective cooperation between the two blocs, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung affirmed at the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Brunei on April 28.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam on April 28 paid a working visit to Karlovy Vary, a famous tourist destination of the Czech Republic, to promote local cooperation and cultural exchanges.

VOV.VN - A tourism promotion and cultural exchange programme featuring China’s Xinjiang region took place at the China Cultural Centre in Hanoi on April 27, drawing strong interest from tourism authorities and travel businesses from both Vietnam and China.

Vietnam supports the vision and approach of “UNESCO for the people,” placing people at the centre of the organisation, with all policies and programmes meeting the practical needs of the public, especially vulnerable groups, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van, Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, has said.

VOV.VN - Vietnam, in its capacity as country coordinator for ASEAN–New Zealand relations, co-chaired the 14th ASEAN–New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) Meeting with New Zealand on April 24, reviewing cooperation progress and setting major directions for the next phase.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is looking to further strengthen cultural and artistic cooperation with France’s Royal Opera of Versailles through concrete programmes and artist exchanges.

Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna on April 23 hosted a reception in Ho Chi Minh City for Estonia’s Honorary Consuls in Asia as part of his working visit to Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City is ready to work closely with Dutch partners to promote substantive cooperation and deepen bilateral ties in an effective and sustainable manner, contributing practically to the Vietnam–Netherlands comprehensive partnership, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Bui Minh Thanh has said.