Maintaining the effectiveness of the Vietnam–China Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation demonstrates the importance both countries attach to their ties, and contributes to strengthening political trust and developing the partnership in practical manner, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and China launched the first ministerial-level “3+3” strategic dialogue on foreign affairs, national defence and public security in Hanoi on March 16, a new cooperation mechanism aimed at strengthening strategic coordination and political trust between the two countries.

Amid geopolitical conflicts and policy changes in raw cashew-supplying countries, the Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas) forecasts a challenging 2026 and has set a target for Vietnam’s cashew kernel exports of around 800,000 tonnes, worth about US$5 billion.

Vietnam’s wood processing industry is stepping up efforts to enhance its export value by investing in technology, green production, and product design while diversifying markets to strengthen competitiveness in the global market.

VOV.VN - A memorial ceremony was held on March 16 at the Son My Memorial Site in Tinh Khe commune, central Quang Ngai province, to mark the 58th anniversary of the massacre of 504 civilians in Son My village (March 16, 1968 – 2026).

VOV.VN - The elections for the National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term have been successful, and the official results are expected to be announced on March 22, according to Nguyen Thi Thanh, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly and a member of the National Election Council.

Vietnam’s election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure is an important event in the country’s ongoing process of intensive and substantive reforms, in which the NA plays a key role in promoting reform and development.

VOV.VN - Authorities at Mong Cai International Border Gate, Quang Ninh province, have detained a foreign national for allegedly attempting to smuggle more than 750 grams of gold into Vietnam while completing immigration procedures.

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.