Vietnam News Today (Apr. 13): Vietnam, Japan leaders hold phone call to advance strategic partnership; Vietnam, Slovakia elevate ties to strategic partnership; Vietnam–Italy ties set for breakthrough as untapped potential comes into focus; Guangxi eyes boundless cooperation with Vietnam.

The event marked the third Vietnam Day in Slovakia. This year's event welcomes more than 10,000 visitors, most of them are local people.

Slovakians want to partner with Vietnam's Vinfast corporation.