China considers Vietnam as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy, said Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee at a reception for Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh on February 18 as he began his tenure in the country.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh visited Bremen and viewed a football match between Werder Bremen and TSG Hoffenheim on February 18, part of a series of activities marking 50 years of the two countries' diplomatic relations.

Vietnam secured its second gold medal at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025 as Ha Minh Thanh, Pham Quang Huy, and Vu Tien Nam triumphed in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol team event.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted separate receptions in Hanoi on February 18 for Chen Gang, member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Secretary of the CPC Committee of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) voted to elect two new NA Vice Chairmen and two new Deputy Prime Ministers at its ongoing ninth extraordinary sessions in Hanoi on February 18.

VOV.VN - New collections of traditional long dresses created by 30 renowned designers will be put on display during the 11th annual Ao Dai (traditional long dress) festival scheduled to take place from March 3 to March 9 in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Guangxi and Vietnamese localities are urged to uphold high-level common perceptions, foster exchanges, and effectively advance cooperation in key areas, including trade, infrastructure, technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Tan Cang-Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) in Phu My township of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has welcomed the first vessel from EC3 of the Premier Alliance, announced Truong Tan Loc, chairman of the Members' Council of TCIT on February 18.

Ho Chi Minh City places great importance on its comprehensive partnership with Japan and is eager to further enhance cooperation in the years ahead, said Nguyen Thanh Nghi, member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee.

The southernmost province of Ca Mau wants to increase agricultural and fishery exports to Singapore and strengthen cooperation in several sectors, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Nguyen Ho Hai has told Singaporean embassy officials.