VOV.VN - Three overseas Vietnamese goalkeepers have been called up to the Vietnam national football team as preparations begin for the upcoming clash with Malaysia in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification.

The United Nations Staff Officers Course (UNSOC) organised by the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) under the Ministry of Defence has been officially recognised by the UN as meeting its pre-deployment training standards, the department reported.

Ship 17 of Brigade 171 under Naval Region 2 of the Vietnam People’s Navy, safely docked at the brigade’s naval base in Rach Dua ward, Ho Chi Minh City, on March 12, concluding its participation in the Milan 2026 multinational naval exercise in India.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has called for stronger and more decisive implementation of policies on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation to support the country’s long-term development.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) will continue promoting people-to-people diplomacy to help deepen the special friendship between Vietnam and Russia through the effective implementation of high-level agreements, VFF Vice President and General Secretary Ha Thi Nga has said.

VOV.VN - A new tourism and cultural exchange competition titled “Vietnam–Japan Colours” has been launched in Hanoi, aiming to inspire students to explore and promote tourism through creative ideas that highlight the cultural connections between the two countries.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai underscored the significant role of the Mexico–Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group in promoting exchanges between the two legislatures, reaffirming that Vietnam highly values its relationship with Mexico and aims to further advance cooperation via parliamentary channel.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up disease control and production optimisation to promote sustainable livestock development, officials and experts said at a conference held in Hanoi on March 12.

The Government’s issuance of Decree No. 72/2026/ND-CP revising preferential import tariffs on several petrol products and raw materials is a timely move to diversify supply sources, reduce import costs and enhance Vietnam’s resilience against global energy market volatility, said insiders.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on March 12 launched a digital platform on overseas market development, with Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son attending and delivering a keynote address.