VOV.VN - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed referee Kim Yu Jeong from the Republic of Korea to officiate the opening Group C match between Vietnam and India as part of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received First Vice President of the Hellenic Parliament Ioannis Plakiotakis in Hanoi on March 3, stating that Vietnam wishes to elevate cooperation with Greece to a new level, commensurate with the potential and strengths of both countries.

The Embassy of Japan held a formal reception in Hanoi on March 3 to celebrate the 66th birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has voiced deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, calling on all parties to exercise restraint, refrain from the use of force, and resume dialogue to safeguard regional and global peace and stability.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s 19th Spring Red Festival, one of the country’s largest annual blood donation campaigns, has collected more than 5,000 units of blood within the first five days of its launch, underscoring strong community engagement and growing public awareness of voluntary blood donation.

The Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration (VIMAWA) has ordered heightened safety precautions for vessels and seafarers operating in the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions and growing threats to maritime security.

VOV.VN - Qatar Airways has canceled 13 flights to and from Vietnam between March 3 and 1:00 pm on March 5 as tensions continue to disrupt airspace across parts of the Middle East, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

VOV.VN - Vietnam will face Bangladesh in an international friendly during the March 2026 FIFA Days, with the match set to take place at Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese players have affirmed their determination to perform at their very best at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup finals, as preparations for the tournament have been completed in full confidence.

Vietnam and Greece agreed to deepen parliamentary and economic cooperation, with Vietnam calling for Greece's support for the ratification of the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and the removal of the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning on Vietnamese seafood exports.