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Vietnam promotes green hydrogen investment opportunities in Europe

Vietnam is showcasing its green hydrogen potential at European Hydrogen Week 2026 in Brussels, Belgium for the first time, seeking to connect with European partners and join the emerging green hydrogen value chain.

Vietnam, Dominican Republic seek to advance cooperation agreement between CPV, MIU

At the talks, the two sides agreed on measures to further strengthen ties between the CPV and the MIU and between Vietnam and the Dominican Republic.

Asia’s leading university basketball league to be held in Vietnam for first time

The event will take place in Hanoi from April 7 to 11, 2027, featuring six university teams from six countries and territories competing for three places in Championship Week 2027.

Vietnam calls for human-centred AI integration in education at ACT +1 convention

The Vietnamese representative examined the opportunities and challenges of AI in Vietnam’s general education system and proposed a four-layer leadership model covering leadership styles, leadership mechanisms, areas of AI integration and integration outcomes.

Ninh Binh hosts Vietnam–Japan Buddhist cultural exchange festival 2026

The biennial festival, jointly hosted by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), the provincial Buddhist Sangha and Tam Chuc Pagoda, returned to Vietnam for the third time, featuring traditional religious rituals and cultural performances from both countries.

Top leader’s visits elevate ties with Denmark, EU and Belgium: FM

The visits hold a great significance, reflecting Vietnam’s high regard for its European partners as well as their respect for Vietnam.

Vietnam, Laos firms sign deals on property, smart farming projects

The projects, to be implemented in 2026, are the Supchaleun Central Tower complex and a smart farm, aiming to promote cooperation in urban development and high-tech agriculture between the two countries.

Vietnam seeks to boost shopping tourism

Shopping tourism remains underdeveloped in Vietnam despite its potential to attract visitors and boost revenue. Diversifying dining, shopping and entertainment services while extending stays would help increase tourist spending.

Vietnam Goods Week in Korea 2026 opens in Seoul

Vietnamese goods have considerable room for growth in the RoK. Closer cooperation in product sourcing and brand promotion will help Vietnamese products strengthen their position in the market.

Top leader holds talks with European Council President

Vietnam regards the EU as one of its top-priority partners, with substantial shared interests and long-term cooperation potential. It wishes to translate commitments into concrete outcomes and practical cooperation projects that will support development and improve the lives of people on both sides, said top leader To Lam.

Vietnamese handicrafts gain exposure at MEGA SHOW Hong Kong 2026

The expo gives Hanoi-based businesses and rural industrial establishments a chance to promote their brands, showcase their production capacity, connect with foreign partners, expand distribution networks and increase handicraft exports.

Digital heritage opens new avenues for cultural preservation, public access

The Southern Women’s Museum has so far digitised 1,113 artefacts, but only 113 are currently accessible to the public. According to deputy director of the museum Pham Thi Dieu, thousands of other artefacts are awaiting an exhibition system under an expansion project. The museum hopes to complete the system in 2027, enabling online visitors to explore the digitised collections.

Liechtenstein PM’s Vietnam visit expected to provide fresh impetus for bilateral ties: Ambassador

A new chapter in ties should translate the existing political foundation into more concrete links in the fields of the economy, technology and business, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Chau Mai Anh.

Local flavours shape Vietnam’s evolving dining scene

Vietnam’s food and beverage scene is entering a more confident phase, driven by the enduring appeal of local cuisine, distinctive dining experiences and a new generation of diners reshaping the market.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation

Vietnam gives top priority to strengthening its close and trusted relations with Laos and Cambodia, expressing deep appreciation for their valuable support during the country’s past struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as its current nation-building and safeguarding efforts, said General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam.

Vietnam, China to boost legislative, people-to-people exchanges

To further consolidate the three pillars of political, material and social foundations underpinning ties between the two Parties and countries, NA President Man proposed maintaining exchanges at all levels, strengthening national defence-security ties, and supporting each other’s development and international standing.

Parliamentary cooperation to drive Vietnam-China relations forward: Chinese scholar

In an interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Beijing, Professor Zhu Chenming, honorary director of the Institute of South and Southeast Asian Studies under the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, said the official visit to China by National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man would promote exchanges between the two legislative bodies and contribute to the development of bilateral relations.

Vietnam, Panama seek to expand economic cooperation

In the presence of President Mulino, VCCI and the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation, enhance trade and investment promotion programmes, and support bilateral investment and trade.

OP-ED: 9.01% growth: A springboard for Vietnam’s double-digit growth target

The impressive performance did not come from luck or a wishful mindset, but from the Government’s decisive efforts to reform institutions, remove bottlenecks, and unlock resources for growth.