VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) will play host to a tourism promotion programme from November 5 to 10 in the Chinese cities of Chengdu and Chongqing.

The 16th international conference on the East Sea opened in Ha Long city of northeastern Quang Ninh province on October 23, seeking ways to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the East Sea.

About 315,000 poor and near-poor households across the countries are facing housing problems and in need of support, according to the Ministry of Construction (MoC).

A business connection programme to foster cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in smart city development is underway in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - A Vietnam - Europe Tourism Promotion Programme has been held at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich, Germany, to introduce Vietnam as a friendly, attractive, and safe destination to key European markets.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) is developing a network to connect ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) in Vietnam, as part of activities in implementing the National Biodiversity Strategy to 2030, with a vision for 2050.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has officially signed a directive extending the pilot programme for submarine services in Nha Trang Bay, the south-central province of Khanh Hoa.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has held talks with French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati in Paris, during which they signed a cultural cooperation programme between the two ministries for the 2024-2028 period, marking a new development in the Vietnam-France partnership in this field.

An art programme featuring Vietnam's unique traditional music and culture was held at the Francophone Village on October 5 as part of the activities on the sidelines of the 19th Francophonie Summit in Paris.

Vietnam is a key partner of the UN in general and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in particular with great contributions to human development and sustainable growth in recent years.