Japan and the Philippines have agreed to work toward achieving a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific region by strengthening security cooperation.

Hanoi has requested local bus operators to offer free transport between February 25 and March 2 to domestic and foreign reporters serving the upcoming summmit between the DPRK and the USA.

To nurture her hobby and spread the love for books to every voracious reader, a retired lecturer has created a free bookstore in Hanoi’s Dong Da district.

Philippine soldiers have killed at least 10 Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf militants in an attempt to rescue foreign captives, including Vietnamese, held in southern Jolo Island, Sulu province.

Visitors to the ancient town of Hoi An on Dec. 4 are exempted from entrance fees. The policy is made to mark the day when the ancient town was recognized as a world culture heritage site.

The central city of Da Nang will start construction of a first public book park for the community in An Hoa living quarters in Son Tra peninsula in May.

As many as 61 political prisoners, including activists and students, in Myanmar were freed on April 9 after their prosecutions had been withdrawn.

A series of seven Vietnamese films will be screened for free at the National Cinema Centre (NCC), 87 Lang Ha street, Hanoi on March 14 and 15.