The organisation of live-fire drills in the waters around Ba Binh island belonging to Vietnam's Truong Sa (Spratly) is a serious infringement upon Vietnam's territorial sovereignty over Truong Sa, said Pham Thu Hang, spokesperson for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 28.

An exhibition themed “Vietnam's sea and island cultural heritage” opened in Phan Thiet city, the southcentral province of Binh Thuan, on August 27 with more than 200 images and artifacts displayed.

A Vietnamese delegation, led by Khuat Duy Le Minh, deputy head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ department of international law and treaties, participated in the 32nd workshop on managing potential conflict in the East Sea held in Banten province, Indonesia, on August 24.

VOV.VN - The Khanh Hoa Culinary Culture Association received a national record certificate on August 23 for having the largest bread tower model in Vietnam.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son received Chief Representative of Japan’s Komeito party Yamaguchi Natsuo in Hanoi on August 23.

VOV.VN - The Government issued Resolution 127/NQ-CP on August 14, which is the decision to grant e-visas to foreign citizens who plan to enter the country to travel, conduct market surveys, or explore investment chances, among others, now able to apply for e-visas themselves without the need for invitations or guarantees from Vietnamese agencies, organisations, or individuals.

VOV.VN - The Royal Caribbean International Group (RCI) hosted a ceremony on August 22 in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau in order to celebrate the recovery of the international cruise industry and committed to bringing passengers to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - State President Vo Van Thuong said he expects to see Vietnam – Belgium cooperation yield more encouraging results, during his reception for visiting President of the Belgian Senate Stéphanie D'Hose in Hanoi on August 22.

VOV.VN - A photo titled “Dolphins In The Sea” taken by local photographer Thai Viet Hoan has won the Photography category of the ProArtist Awards 2023.

VOV.VN - A rare species of sea turtle listed among the wild animals threatened with extinction has been discovered in the coastal area of Co To island, Quang Ninh province, drawing plenty of attention from both locals and tourists.