VOV.VN - Since joining ASEAN on July 28, 1995, Vietnam has promoted its role as a proactive, responsible member of the bloc, making substantial contributions to its overall development.

VOV.VN - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is scheduled to begin his State visit to Vietnam on March 27 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.

VOV.VN - A cold spell is expected to hit northern Vietnam on the night of March 28, bringing rain to some areas, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Ambassador Tran Duc Binh, Director of the ASEAN Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda and its resolve to effectively implement the National Action Plan on WPS for 2024-2030.

The Vietnam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) on March 26 organised a workshop on building a national strategy for education on bomb and mine accident prevention by 2030, with a vision to 2050.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and private carrier Vietjet Air have officially banned passengers from using lithium-based power banks during their flights.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, with two-way trade with New Zealand reaching US$2.68 billion following growth of 40% recorded over the past five years, according to New Zealand’s newswire rnz.co.nz.

VOV.VN - The Australian Government has increased its budget for overseas aid programs, including a higher allocation for Vietnam compared to the previous year.

Minister-President of Germany’s State of Hessen Boris Rhein affirmed the locality’s readiness to support Vietnam in developing international finance centres and share its experience in financial market management, while meeting with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on March 25.

VOV.VN - A welcome ceremony hosted by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong was held at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on March 26.