A photo exhibition featuring the 25-year cooperation of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) was opened at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on March 30 as part of the sixth GMS Summit (GMS-6) and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Summit on Development Triangle Area (CLV-10).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and leaders from GMS member countries, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the World Bank (WB) participated in the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A photo exhibition featuring the 25-year cooperation of theGreater Mekong Subregion (GMS) was opened at the National Convention Centre inHanoi on March 30 as part of the sixth GMS Summit (GMS-6) and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-VietnamSummit on Development Triangle Area (CLV-10).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and representative leaders from GMS membercountries, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the World Bank (WB) cut theribbon to kick off the event.
On display are 60 photosfeaturing the GMS member nations, namely the host Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia,Thailand, Myanmar, and China, and the cooperation achievements in theregion.
Among notable pictures spotlighting remarkableaccomplishments of the GMS countries is the Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway, the longestof its kind in Vietnam, launched in September 2014, as an important part of theNorth-South economic corridor projects aided by the ADB that brings in enormouseconomic values.
Since the route was put into use, it only takes three hours instead of sevenhours in the past to travel from the capital city of Hanoi to the northern borderprovince of Lao Cai.
The photo of a woman in Lounge village of Cambodia sitting to make a basketdepicts vocational training for women in rural areas and buildingsmall-and-medium-sized enterprises as part of the women empowerment developmentproject of the Cambodian government and ADB.
The picture of a traditional dance at the fifth China-Laos-Vietnam carnivalcultural exhibition demonstrates the cultural and people-to-people exchangesbetween the three GMS countries to increase subregional connectivity.
GMS was established in 1992 as an initiative of the Asian Development Bank(ADB). The GMS Cooperation Programme is the most complete cooperation programmethat involves Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, and China’s Yunnanand Guangxi provinces.-VNA
Representatives from the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) began the second working day of the 6th GMS Summit and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Summit in Hanoi on March 30 with a series of activities, focusing on crucial issues to the region.
The first-ever Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Business Summit opened in Hanoi on March 30 as part of the sixth GMS Summit (GMS-6) and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Summit (CLV-10).
A panel discussion featuring new business models – view of young and women entrepreneurs in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) as part of the GMS Business Summit in Hanoi on March 30.
Vietnam will provide all possible conditions it can for international investors, donors and organisations to get involved in developing transport infrastructure in the country, said Transport Minister Nguyen Van The.
Science-technology is a breakthrough solution to green and high-value agriculture development, said Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and leaders from GMS member countries, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the World Bank (WB) participated in the event (Photo: VNA) 
