Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam presents the first prize to the team from the National University of Laos' School of Gifted and Ethnic Students at the contest. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Held in response to the launch of the Vietnamese Language Day among overseas Vietnamese communities, the event aimed to enhance the quality of Vietnamese language teaching and learning in Laos while contributing to the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.

The vibrant nighttime in Phu Quoc has contributed to pushing room occupancy above 90% in early 2026. (Photo: Sun Group)

Phu Quoc surpasses Bali, Phuket in occupancy race

According to the latest report by STR, a global hospitality data and analytics provider under CoStar Group, room occupancy in Phu Quoc reached over 90% in January–February. This makes it the fastest-recovering destination among regional resort markets, compared to just 50% in the same period of 2024. Notably, Phu Quoc’s occupancy rate has surpassed that of established resort hubs such as Bali (60%) and Phuket (over 80%).

Over 60 overseas Vietnamese from 24 nations and territories visit Truong Sa and DK1 platform (Illustrative image: VNA)

Vietnam launches programme to attract foreign, overseas Vietnamese scholars

The programme aims to develop and effectively implement breakthrough mechanisms and policies to recruit, utilise and retain high-caliber international and OV talent. It is expected to strengthen the country’s science and technology capacity, foster a high-quality workforce, enhance innovation capabilities and promote international integration in education and research. The initiative also contributes to Vietnam’s goal of bringing its education system to an advanced regional and global level by 2035.

Medical staff offer health advice and checkups to foreign tourists in Ha Long Bay (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ninh launches round-the-clock medical service on Ha Long Bay

On the first day of deployment, the Quang Ninh Emergency Transport Centre stationed a medical team on Ti Top Island, one of the bay’s key tourist stops. The team is equipped with specialised equipment suitable for maritime and island conditions, including portable ventilators, patient monitoring devices, floating stretchers, and essential medicines.

Representatives from both countries cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Friendship Primary and Secondary School in Salavan province of Laos (Photo: VNA)

Da Nang-funded school project strengthens Vietnam–Laos education ties

Funded by Da Nang city, the project includes a two-storey building with five classrooms, two offices and supporting facilities, at a total cost of nearly 6 billion VND (about 228,000 USD). Once operational, it is expected to improve educational infrastructure in Khongsedone district and Salavan province in general.

Students share their understanding and impressions of Vietnamese history during the class. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s history, culture resonate in Singapore classroom

Courses such as Introducing Vietnam, therefore, not only provide knowledge but also create spaces for dialogue and cultural connection, strengthening the foundation of understanding and cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore, as well as with other countries in an increasingly integrated world.

Fishing vessels moored at An Thoi port. (File photo: VNA)

An Giang steps up action in line with EC's anti-IUU fishing recommendations

Over the past two years, An Giang's enforcement efforts have resulted in fines of nearly 30 billion VND (1.39 million USD) for vessels violating foreign waters, with 55 criminal cases prosecuted, including 33 that have already gone to trial. Violations related to loss of VMS connection and crossing maritime boundaries have also resulted in fines exceeding 26 billion VND.