Parliamentary diplomacy is increasingly emerging as a key pillar of foreign relations, with Vietnam’s NA actively expanding engagement with regional and international partners through both bilateral and multilateral channels, said Malaysia-based Southeast Asian history and defence researcher Enzo Sim Hong Jun.

The European Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of coiled copper tubes and pipes from Vietnam and several other countries, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is forecast to turn sunny and warmer from March 17 as the ongoing cold air weakens, with temperatures in many areas expected to exceed 33°C.

VOV.VN - Regional and international media outlets on March 15 highlighted the significance of the elections for the National Assembly and local People’s Councils in Vietnam, describing the vote as an important political event as Vietnam continues to pursue its socio-economic development goals for the next stage.

VOV.VN - A surge in tourist arrivals and rising hotel performance in Vietnam are attracting a growing number of international hospitality brands seeking to expand into the country’s fast-growing luxury hotel market.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi held strategic talks in Hanoi on March 15, focusing on strengthening political trust and expanding practical cooperation between the two countries.

Parliamentary diplomacy has made great contributions to consolidating ties between Vietnam and Azerbaijan, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Vietnam Shovgi Kamal Oglu Mehdizadet said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.

The Hung Kings’ commemoration ritual will be recreated at the 9th Vietnam Cultural Festival in Japan, helping promote Vietnamese culture and strengthen community bonds among overseas Vietnamese.

VOV.VN - Dr. Carolus Wimmer, President of the Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship Association, extended congratulations to the Party, State and people of Vietnam as the country prepares for elections to the National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026-2031 term on March 15.

Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass underscored the significance of the March 15 election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, while expressing optimism for intensified parliamentary collaboration to reinforce Vietnam-Switzerland ties.