VOV.VN - A cultural exchange between Vietnam and Russia was held in Da Nang on November 26 as part of activities to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of diplomatic relations Vietnam and Russia.

The Hue Monument Conservation Centre and the National Gugak Centre of the Republic of Korea (RoK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on November 22 to boost cooperation in cultural exchange.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan held an exchange event called "Teenage Ambassadors 2023” for Vietnamese and Japanese high school students on November 14.

Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Hoang Cong Thuy hosted a reception for Liu Xiaokai, President of the Yunnan province's Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, in Hanoi on November 13.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang and his Cambodia counterpart Tea Seiha held talks to discuss measures to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries following the welcoming ceremony for the Cambodian official in Hanoi on November 13.

The Vietnamese Association in Thailand’s Nong Khai province and local authorities on October 29 organised a Vietnam – Laos - Thailand cultural exchange programme on the occasion of Wan Ok Phansa or End of Buddhist Lent Day 2023.

A musical exchange programme honouring Vietnam - Laos special relations was held by the Vietnamese culture centre in Laos and the Vietnam National Drama Theatre in Vientiane on October 29.

An exchange programme on the Vietnam - Czech Republic friendship was held on October 25 on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the Czech National Day (October 28, 1918 – 2023).

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will continue to issue new bills to withdraw cash from the banking system as liquidity is abundant and interbank interest rates remain low, analysts forecast.

As the governance of the monetary policy has to concurrently guarantee multiple targets, including reducing interest rates, expanding credit, stabilising foreign exchange rates, and ensuring credit institutions’ safety, thorough consideration is needed before any steps are taken, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu.