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Australia’s East Asia Forum commended Vietnam as an economic development model, crediting the new leadership for pushing hi-tech innovation, mega infrastructure and institutional reforms.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 444, dated February 27, 2025, setting targets for the completion of social housing by 2025 and the following years up to 2030. These targets will be incorporated into local socio-economic development plans.

The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, renowned for its winding mountain passes, breathtaking natural landscapes, and rustic villages nestled against rocky slopes, offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and authentic daily life of ethnic minority communities. The province is gaining increasing recognition on both the Vietnamese and global tourism maps, as reflected in search data from the digital travel platform Agoda.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received R.N. Minnikhanov, Head of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation in Hanoi on March 21, where he called on Tatarstan to consider building a Kamaz automobile manufacturing plant in Vietnam.

Vietnam always attaches importance to its traditional friendship with Sri Lanka, Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai told Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on March 20, as part of his official visit to the South Asian country from March 19-22.

Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to launch direct flights from Hanoi to Bengaluru and Hyderabad starting in May, while private carrier Vietjet has already commenced services connecting Ho Chi Minh City to these two major Indian hubs on March 18.

With its rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in folk traditions, Hoa Binh province in northern Vietnam is leveraging traditional festivals to drive tourism growth.

The Hue – Da Nang campaign, which took place from March 21 to 29, 1975, was one of the three major campaigns in the Spring 1975 General Offensive and Uprising. Its swift victory shattered the enemy’s defense system in central Vietnam, liberating five provinces and cities: Quang Tri, Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, and Quang Ngai. This triumph also paved the way for the final decisive battle - the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign.

Nguyen Thi Dinh, a female general of the Ho Chi Minh era, has become a legendary figure in history. Her life and career were deeply connected to the revolution and the South, embodying the pure and extraordinary beauty of Vietnamese women. Her name is closely linked to the Dong Khoi movement, the "Long-Haired Army," and the "Three-Pronged Attack" strategy in combat.

A rare weather phenomenon surprised locals and visitors as thick frost blanketed Ta Xua Peak in Ban Cong commune, Tram Tau district, Yen Bai province. The frost formed overnight on March 18 and lasted until around 7:30 a.m. on March 19.

State President Luong Cuong welcomed former Special Ambassador for Vietnam – Japan Sugi Ryotaro in Hanoi on March 20, expressing deep appreciation for his guest's decades-long contributions to bilateral ties.

Party General Secretary To Lam on March 20 commended former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan, Sugi Ryotaro, for his enduring contributions to the bilateral partnership, highlighting his instrumental role in fostering cultural, educational, and humanitarian aid cooperation over the past three decades.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh engaged in a working session with leaders of major enterprises in Ba Ria-Vung Tau on March 20, as part of his working visit to the southern coastal province.

Vietnam has climbed to the 46th position in the 2025 World Happiness Report, up eight places from the 2023 rankings.

The 2025 tourism stimulus programme, themed "Vietnam – Travel to Love," has received strong support from travel businesses across the country, with numerous companies introducing attractive promotions.

State President Luong Cuong hosted a reception for out-going Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Vietnam Jaime Francisco Rodriguez in Hanoi on March 20.

On December 26, 2013, the Prime Minister issued a decision approving the project “Organising activities for the annual International Day of Happiness (March 20)” to raise public awareness about this meaningful occasion. This day serves as a reminder for people to share, preserve, and promote the nation’s beautiful traditions of kindness and gratitude.

A joint oil exploration and extraction project in Algeria, involving Vietnam’s Petrovietnam Exploration Production Corporation (PVEP), Algeria’s state-owned Sonatrach, and Thailand’s PTTEP, has entered its second phase, building on a track record of success.

The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang celebrated the inaugural shipment of one tonne green-skinned "tuong" (elephant) mangoes to the US at a ceremony held on March 19.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the Central Steering Committee for the Elimination of Temporary and Dilapidated Houses emphasised the goal of completing the programme by October 31, 2025, while chairing the committee's third meeting to review progress and set future tasks. So far, over 65,000 houses have been completed and handed over, while more than 56,000 are under construction.