King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium and a high-level delegation from the European country engaged in a series of activities in the northern port city of Hai Phong on April 2, as part of their ongoing state visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam's rescue forces will operate in Mandalay, which was the most heavily devastated by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, Major General Pham Van Ty, Deputy Director of the Ministry of National Defence's Search and Rescue Department, said on March 31.

Co To Island District boasts pristine natural landscapes, beautiful beaches, and diverse primeval forests, making it an ideal destination for ecotourism and experiences. Some businesses have invested in developing this sector, creating jobs for locals and contributing to the district’s socio-economic growth. However, to enhance the appeal of Co To tourism and drive development of the island’s maritime economy, the district has launched a project to develop sustainable island tour programmes.

Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City earned an estimated 56.62 trillion VND from tourism in the first three months of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 26.7% and 21.8% of the year’s plan.

An exhibition showcasing paintings by King Ham Nghi, created during his years in exile, opened at Kien Trung Palace in the central city of Hue on March 24.

The People’s Committee of Kien Giang Province held a ceremony on March 15 to announce the Prime Minister’s Decision on recognising Rach Gia City as a Type I urban area, directly under Kien Giang Province.

The final round of the Miss Sea Vietnam Global 2025 beauty pageant will take place in the northern province of Quang Ninh from May 23 to June 7, 2025, as heard at a press conference in Hanoi on March 12.

A conference was held in Moscow of Russia on March 11 to promote the tourism potential of Khanh Hoa Province, provide a platform for Russian travel companies to directly exchange information, understand the current development of the province's tourism industry.

The metro line is Vietnam's first subway line and the largest ODA-funded project of Japan in the Southeast Asian nation.

In recent days, the photography exhibition by Marc Riboud, entitled “Vietnam 1966-1976” , at the Guimet Museum in Paris, France, has been drawing significant attention from photography enthusiasts and those interested in Vietnamese history.

Ha Giang is increasingly gaining prominence on Vietnam's tourism map with its 5-6 day motorbike touring route that traverses pristine, fresh and majestic landscapes of the northern mountains. Along this route, adventurers will have the opportunity to stop at numerous towns and villages - places that not only possess spectacular scenery but also embody rich local cultural identities.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has signed to attest Resolution No. 188/2025/QH15, which introduces a set of pilot mechanisms and policies designed to drive the development of urban rail networks in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The Can Gio international transshipment port project has taken a significant step forward with its official inclusion in Vietnam’s seaport development plan.

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee held an international consultation seminar on February 15 to gather feedback on the city's application for the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.