Russian President Vladimir Putin’s freshly-concluded state visit to Vietnam has grabbed the headlines of many foreign media outlets, including those in Russia.

As Vietnam is preparing for celebrations of the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory on May 7, international media outlets have continued to spotlight this historic event.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is a fantastic country to visit and is one of the most low-cost options in the world, therefore it’s no surprise that there is a growing expat community living locally, reported online website Travel2next.

VOV.VN - South China Morning Post (SCMP) of Hong Kong (China) recently published an article highlighting Hanoi, which is just a two-hour flight away, as both satisfyingly “foreign” whilst being quintessentially Asian.

VOV.VN - Several foreign media outlets have recently published articles highlighting the various prospects and numerous challenges to the logistics industry and smart rural areas in the country.

VOV.VN - The grand opening ceremony of the SEA Games 31 held at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi (Vietnam) on May 12 evening honours the cultural identities of Southeast Asian nations, and helps reinforce solidarity and friendship among ASEAN member states, according to foreign media outlets.

VOV.VN - Several foreign media outlets have run stories highlighting the attractiveness of the Bach Long glass bridge in Son La province of Vietnam considered the longest of its kind in the world, when the bridge officially opened to public on April 30.

VOV.VN - The election taking place on May 23 to select the best representatives to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021 to 2026 tenure has received plenty of attention from foreign media outlets.

Different plans have been designed to respond to all circumstances, including a worst-case scenario, that could happen to reporters as they cover the ongoing 13th National Party Congress amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung has called on correspondents from foreign media agencies and cultural and press attachés as well as representatives from foreign agencies in Vietnam to help promote the country’s image among international friends.