A business networking event was held in Lao Cai province on March 14 to advance the Prime Minister’s vision of transforming the northern border locality into a trade and economic hub connecting Vietnam and ASEAN with southwest China.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu on March 14 met with Airbus Executive Vice President International Wouter van Wersch, during which the host official suggested Airbus expand its cooperation with Vietnam, especially in high-tech industries and human resource training.

A conference was held in Vientiane on March 14 to promote the use of the Lao kip (LAK) and the Vietnam dong (VND) in payments for goods and services between the two countries.

Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Indonesia has brought tremendous benefits to both nations, resulting in closer and broader cooperation across economy, politics, security, and people-to-people exchange, an Indonesian scholar has said.

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.