VOV.VN - A report on socio-economic development to be presented at the 14th National Party Congress must be updated and closely aligned with the latest situation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the Socio-Economic Subcommittee of the coming National Party Congress.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Ho Chi Minh City on March 12 between the Agriculture and Environment Newspaper and the German Agricultural Society (DLG), marking a new step in strengthening capacity and promoting sustainable development in Vietnam’s agricultural sector.

VOV.VN - French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet has awarded France’s Order of Academic Palms to Dr. Architect Nguyen Thai Huyen at Hanoi Architecture University in recognition of her contributions to education cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has projected Vietnam’s GDP growth at 7% this year and 7.1% in the first quarter of the year, while highlighting both positive momentum and risks ahead.

VOV.VN - The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) held a draw on March 12, with Vietnamese club VTV Binh Dien Long An placed into Pool C alongside Baic Motorvolleyball of China and Iran Volleyball of Iran at the Asian Women's Volleyball Champions League.

VOV.VN - Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to its comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, describing the country as a trusted and loyal friend, during her meeting with V.V. Potemkin, Deputy Governor of Kaluga region, Russia, on March 12.

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Ngoc Canh and Vice-President Nicola Beer of the European Investment Bank (EIB), the financing arm of the European Union (EU), have agreed to advance green finance cooperation, as part of the latter’s visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has requested the Market Management Department in cities and provinces across the country to strengthen inspections on toys, including Baby Three dolls, that contain images and content related to Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 12 called on the Électricité de France (EDF) to expand investment in green and clean energy in Vietnam, while also supporting Vietnamese partners in developing nuclear power projects.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has welcomed the US-based Pacifico Energy (PE)’s plan and commitment to investing in Vietnam’s energy sector, particularly its survey for an offshore wind power project in Binh Thuan province.