In his capacity as President of the United Nations Security Council in April 2021, Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 19 chaired a High-level Open Debate on "Cooperation between the UN and regional organisations in enhancing confidence-building and dialogue in conflict prevention and resolution".

Vietnam has for the first time released a list of sectors which foreign investors are restricted or banned from accessing.

VOV.VN - With spring in full flow, Hoa Ban, scientifically named as Bauhinia variegate, can be seen in full bloom around the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, serving to create picturesque scenery that captivates both locals and tourists.

On the occasion of the International Women's Day on March 8 and International Day of Happiness on March 20, Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism will run a series of activities themed “Little Spring” for the whole month.

VOV.VN - During late February each year the streets of Hanoi are filled with Hoa Ban, known by their scientific name of Bauhinia variegate, in bloom, serving to fill the streets with delicate pink flowers which are reminiscent of orchids.

VOV.VN - Cambodia has decided to resume importing four species of catfish, including pangasius, from neighbouring countries including Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Cambodia is in the process of re-considering its decision to temporarily ban four types of imported farmed fish from the nation following a request made by the Vietnamese side.

Sauce is a staple of almost every dish in Vietnam. A Vietnamese meal without particular sauce is considered incomplete.

VOV.VN - Hoa Ban, also known by their scientific name of Bauhinia Variegate, originate from the northwestern region and were initially spotted growing in the Central Highland city of Da Lat in 2007, with the flowers often blooming around December and filling the streets of the city with elegant white flowers.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese weightlifter Tran Le Quoc Toan has been given a bronze medal for his performance at the 2012 Olympics in the 56kg category following Azerbaijani weightlifter Valentin Hristov being stripped of his medal after testing positive for a banned substance.