Vietnam witnessed an significant increase in the number of international tourist arrivals by sea in the first quarter of 2023, showing that cruise tourism has great potential for further development in the Southeast Asian nation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam can take advantage of its population structure to promote economic development and attract foreign investment, according to foreign media outlets and experts.

VOV.VN - The 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Netherlands (1973- 2023) was celebrated by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on April 6.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City wants to strengthen cooperation with Australian localities in areas where it has demand and Australia has strength, said Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen said in a meeting with Australian Governor-General David Hurley in the city on April 5.

VOV.VN - The Mekong River Basin is currently facing unprecedented challenges that need to be addressed soon to ensure water security and support sustainable development of countries in the region, said Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the fourth Mekong River Commission (MRC) summit in Laos.

As one of countries most affected by unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from the war, Vietnam has paid special attention to the clearance of bombs and mines in order to free land to serve socio-economic development and at the same time promote activities to support and help UXO victims.

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had a meeting with Australian Governor-General David Hurley in Hanoi on April 4, during which the host affirmed that increasing political trust is an important basis for promoting the comprehensive development of the two countries' relations in such fields as politics, diplomacy, defence-security, investment, culture, tourism, and people-to-people diplomacy.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Vientiane, Laos, on April 4 to attend the fourth Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh attended a ministerial meeting on April 4 to prepare for the 4th Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit.

A symposium was held in London on April 3 to discuss how British non-governmental organisations (NGO) that are operating in Vietnam can support the country’s socio-economic development.