A solemn ceremony was held in Hai Chau district of the central city of Da Nang on March 14 to commemorate 64 naval officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives on Gac Ma (Johnson South) Reef, part of Vietnam's Truong Sa (Spratly), to defend the nation's sovereignty over seas and islands 37 years ago.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam visited South Australia from March 11–14 to seek stronger cooperation between Vietnam and the Australian state.

Vietnam always considers the US as a key strategic partner and hopes to strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for more practical and effective results, National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh has affirmed.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier, will resume direct flights between Hanoi and Moscow from May 8, operating twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays after a three-year suspension.

VOV.VN - Oil and gas cooperation remains a bright spot in the partnership between Vietnam and Algeria, with the joint exploration and production project in Algeria, undertaken by the Petrovietnam Exploration Production Corporation (PVEP), Algeria’s Sonatrach, and Thailand’s PTTEP progressing effectively and now entering its second phase.

The Vietnamese Trade Office in Australia is actively negotiating with Australian agencies to introduce new Vietnamese products into this market, the office has said.

Both regional and international public opinion and experts have appreciated the upgrade of Vietnam's relations with Indonesia and Singapore to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, affirming that this is a significant step forward and demonstrates Vietnam's proactive stance and readiness to enhance its position in a new stage.

The Sri Lanka-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group has officially been launched by the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka.

Vietnam and Singapore see an ample room to enhance their economic cooperation, particularly in trade, heard a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on March 13.

Special Envoy of the Prime Minister, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had a working session with US Trade Representative Jamieson L. Greer on March 13 to advance bilateral economic and trade cooperation.