A ceremony marking International Francophonie Day took place at Van Lake within Hanoi’s Temple of Literature complex on March 20 evening.

Sixteen out of 18 national “.vn” domain names offered in the first auction session on March 18 were successfully sold. Auctions will continue on March 19 and 20, with 16 domain names available each day.

Vietnam has underscored the vital role of forests in driving sustainable economic growth as it joins global celebrations of the International Day of Forests, observed annually on March 21.

VOV.VN -The 16th Francophone Film Festival in Vietnam will feature seven films, continuing its role in promoting the French language and highlighting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Francophone community.

VOV.VN - An annual international scientific seminar on successful decentralisation in the digital era, sharing experience between Vietnam and Nordic countries, was held in Hanoi on the morning of March 18, marking Nordic Day (March 23).

VOV.VN - After staging eight concerts in Vietnam and the US, the entertainment program “Anh trai ‘Say Hi’ 2024” has announced it will hold a ninth concert, continuing a concert series that has gained strong support from audiences who follow Vietnamese pop music.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term has drawn wide attention from international experts and major media outlets.

VOV.VN- Across Vietnam on March 15, election day brings a vibrant nationwide atmosphere as voters head to polling stations. From voters in mountainous areas, islands and border regions to elderly voters, the images capture a strong sense of democratic spirit and civic responsibility on the country’s major national day.

VOV.VN - Joining nearly 79 million voters nationwide on March 15, Party General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man cast their ballots at polling stations, exercising their civic duty on election day.

In response to the International Day of Happiness (March 20), the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports is launching a series of community and communication activities under the theme “Happiness for every family,” aiming to promote the values of Vietnamese families.