Foreign friends have spoken highly of Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilaterlisation of relations, as well as the country’s increasing position in the international arena, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has said.

VOV.VN - Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort has become the first Zero Plastic Waste Resort in Vietnam by utilising eco-friendly materials and completely eliminating plastic waste from the local environment, with no more single-use plastics being used on site.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese futsal team will play Hungary in a series of friendly matches in mid-September to prepare for coming international tournaments.

Vietnam is ranked the 14th best place for expats in 2023, with a happiness score of 82 against a global average of 72, according to the Expat Insiders 2023 Report released recently.

VOV.VN - The U18 Vietnamese national team will participate in the 2023 Seoul Cup, an international U18 friendly tournament, in October at the invitation of the Korean Football Association (KFA).

VOV.VN - Philippe Troussier, head coach of the Vietnamese national men’s football team, has officially announced the 31-player squad for a friendly match against Palestine which will take place on September 11 at Thien Truong Stadium in the northern province of Nam Dinh.

VOV.VN - The national men’s football team are set to play friendly matches against China, Uzbekistan, and the Republic of Korea in October in preparation for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying and 2023 AFC Asian Cup campaigns.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has selected Thien Truong Stadium in the northern province of Nam Dinh to host a friendly match between Vietnam and Palestine on September 11 during the upcoming FIFA days.

VOV.VN - Travel publisher Lonely Planet of the United States has named the country among the best places for kids to visit thanks to its array of interesting adventure activities, spectacular sights, and beautiful beaches.

The trend of sustainable consumption, with environmentally friendly products, has received increasing attention in Vietnam and created an influence on the production and distribution system.