The Ho Chi Minh City tourism sector’s robust growth is increasingly intertwined with the expanding role of overseas Vietnamese (OVs), who are helping draw international visitors and promote the image of a dynamic, compassionate metropolis.

VOV.VN - The 5th meeting of the ASEAN–UK Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 4 co-chaired by the Vietnamese Mission to ASEAN and the United Kingdom’s Mission to ASEAN.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Brunei has ramped up cultural diplomacy activities to spread the images of Vietnam and its people and traditional values in line with the 14th National Party Congress’s guiding principles and the Politburo’s Resolution 80-NQ/TW on cultural development.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese police have prosecuted 30 individuals linked to the illegal streaming platform “Xoi Lac TV”, which is accused of copyright infringement and organisation of online gambling.

VOV.VN - Several Middle East airlines operating routes to Vietnam have introduced flexible support policies for passengers affected by flight cancellations and schedule adjustments caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese film “Mùi phở” (Scent of Pho), directed by Minh Beta, will be released in several foreign markets from March 13 after earning about VND38 billion during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Vietnamese airlines have been instructed not to operate flights through areas and airspace deemed to pose potential safety risks in the Middle East, amid ongoing military tensions in the region.

VOV.VN - Dozens of people have been hospitalised with suspected food poisoning after eating Bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwich) from an unbranded street-side shop in Vung Tau ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Four taekwondo artists left Vietnam on March 4 to compete at the 2026 US Open Taekwondo Championship in Las Vegas, aiming to gain valuable ranking points and international experience ahead of major tournaments.

The Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration (VIMAWA) has called on shipowners with vessels operating on international routes to closely review updated information on maritime safety and security conditions before planning voyages to the Middle East to ensure the safety of crew members.