The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) has reported a sharp increase in the number of Russian tourists traveling to Vietnam, not only during the autumn and winter seasons but also for May holidays and summer vacations.

VOV.VN - The Institute of Earth Sciences of Vietnam has said it is monitoring a number of minor earthquakes having hit Kon Plong district of the Central Highland province of Kon Tum over the past few days.

Diverse and distinctive cultural values of Vietnam are promoted at the "Vietnam Culture Day" event held from March 29-30 in Mexico City, attracting representatives from diplomatic corps and local authorities, international friends, and local residents.

The Center for Vietnam Studies, the Bamboo Vietnamese language school and the Vietnamese Language Department at Osaka University on March 29 launched a painting contest themed "Vietnam in Me" for Vietnamese children in Japan and unveiled a Vietnamese bookcase.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines flight VN 595 departing from Hong Kong (China) touched down at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, on March 30, marking the first regular flight between the two destinations after a one-year suspension.

VOV.VN - King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on march 31 morning, beginning their State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Luong Cuong and his spouse.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has offered an emergency aid package worth US$300,000 to support earthquake recovery efforts in Myanmar after the Southeast Asian nation was shattered by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28.

The Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association marked its 50th anniversary on March 30 in Hanoi, during which the association was awarded the State’s first-class Labour Order in recognition of its contributions to Vietnam’s development and the enhancement of bilateral relations.

A mini version of Thailand has come to life through a Thai festival entitled "Creative Thailand: The Pulse of Tradition" at Hanoi’s Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.

Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh has engaged in a working session with the Charhar Institute, a prominent Chinese think tank, to exchange views on economic and social developments, Vietnam-China relations, and key international and regional issues.