Bangkok Post on February 22 ran an editorial, pointing out that "ASEAN must tackle China" as "China continues to push its presence in the East Sea in unnecessarily provocative ways."

On February 23, the management authority in Khanh Hoa met leaders from diverse government agencies to decide the fate of Khanh Hoa University, the implementation of which was assigned to Dewan Projects JSC, a subsidiary of Indian Dewan Corporation.

 Justice Minister Ha Hung Cuong held talks with his Thai counterpart Paiboon Khumchaya in Bangkok on February 25, during which they signed a cooperation programme for 2016 between the two ministries.

 V.League's Dong Thap sacked their new foreign player Udo Fortune after the tournament's opening match last Sunday.

 The Quang Ninh International Airport will open and welcome its first flight by the end of 2017, authorities in the northern province of Quang Ninh said.

 More than 43,000ha of cajuput trees in Ca Mau province's U Minh Ha forest, the country's largest cajuput forest, face the threat of forest fires as prolonged drought has caused water levels to decline rapidly.

 The interprovincial water supply system project across the Mekong Delta region will receive financial support of 1.3 billion USD, said Nguyen Tuong Van, deputy head of the Technical Infrastructure Department at the Ministry of Construction.

 The Ho Chi Minh City will host the International Fair on Environmentally Friendly Technologies 2016 (Ecotech Vietnam) which is scheduled for May 5-7.

 As many as 73 riders from 25 countries and territories worldwide gathered in southern Ninh Thuan province’s Ninh Chu Bay on February 25 to participate the Kiteboard Tour Asia’s X-champs 2016.

  The central city of Da Nang on February 25 opened a Kayak racing competition on the Han River, attracting the participation of over 200 lovers of the sport.

 The Government has approved a bilateral agreement on air traffic service with Turkey on regular flights between and across the two countries’ territories.

 Vietnamese and foreign drivers can now register for international driving permits in Ho Chi Minh City.

 Vietnam always attaches importance to further developing friendship and cooperation with Denmark, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh told newly appointed Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Charlotte Laursen.

 President Truong Tan Sang appreciated contributions made by Indian Ambassador Preeti Saran to the friendship between Vietnam and India, when he received her in Hanoi on February 25.

  The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee wrapped up its 45th session on February 25, during which the committee agreed that the 11th meeting of the 13th NA will open on March 21.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 636 meter high TV tower project of the State-owned Vietnam Television (VTV) needs at least US$1.5 billion of capital, which goes against the world trend.

Office real estate will continue to be attractive this year, both in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which will attract more capital influxes once the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) takes effect

 Vietnam calls on relevant sides to take responsible and constructive actions in maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea, said Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Hai Binh.

 VietNamNet Bridge - President Truong Tan Sang promoted 194 military officers and 119 police officers to the rank of general in the 2011-2016 period, according to the draft report on the President’s activities during his term.

 Japanese petroleum group JX Nippon Oil & Energy is planning to acquire some 10 per cent stake in Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex), for a consideration of 20 billion yen ($177 million), according to the Nikkei.