The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the British Embassy in Vietnam opened a refresher course for some state and press agencies on February 23 to help improve staff knowledge of foreign-service information and communication skills.

VOV.VN - Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on February 23 extended her message of congratulations to Japanese Emperor Naruhito on the occasion of his 63rd birthday (February 23, 1960-2023).

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is gearing up to popularise the ninth Vietnamese Ao Dai (traditional long dress) festival at ITB Asia 2023 in Singapore from October 25-27.

VOV.VN - The boards on border affairs of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum and Attapeu province of Laos held talks on February 23 in order to review outcomes of the border work, whilst also signing a document on co-operation as part of future work between the two localities.

VOV.VN - There are plenty of opportunities for local goods, especially agricultural products, to enter foreign distribution channels, with Vietnamese firms advised to focus on advantageous products, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam-UK Friendship Year 2023 was announced at a ceremony held on February 22 at the headquarters of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office of the UK to mark the 50th anniversary of both nations' diplomatic ties.

The Chair of the European Parliament (EP)’s Foreign Affairs Committee David McAllister has affirmed Vietnam is an important partner of the European Union (EU) and noted his wish for stronger cooperation with the Southeast Asian nation.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has pledged to remove hurdles faced by foreign firms in terms of administrative procedures, transport infrastructure, and tourism development, said Pham Van Mai, chairman of the municipal government.

Swiss daily Tribune de Gèneve has recently published an article hailing Vietnam as a new destination for foreign companies.

On behalf of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hakan Cakil expressed his thanks to search and rescue teams of countries, including those from the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), for their effort in Hatay province following the devastating earthquake.