Việt Nam News

Cooperation between Việt Nam and the EU could help both sides tap new opportunities in the rapidly expanding AI sector, said Vice President of the Vietnamese Intellectuals Association in Belgium and Luxembourg (ViLaB) Dr Nguyễn Duy Cừ.

Local units have been directed to thoroughly review existing limitations, prepare complete documentation and ensure effective coordination for working sessions with the EC inspection delegation.

Digital tools and campus polling stations are making it easier for thousands of students in Đà Nẵng to cast their ballots away from home.

In the days leading up to the 16th National Assembly and HCM City People's Council (2026–31 term) elections, administrative units have been hard at work to make sure disadvantaged people get to exercise their voting rights.

HCM City authorities are seeking to strengthen fisheries oversight to ensure strict compliance with regulations as Việt Nam prepares for the fifth on-site inspection by the European Commission to check illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Youth Union units in HCM City are launching creative communication campaigns to help young voters better understand the upcoming elections to the National Assembly and People’s Council for the 2026–31 term on March 15.

The stories behind these crafts reveal how Vietnamese artisans are finding pathways to global markets while preserving centuries-old traditions.

Việt Nam is now taking steps to enhance its global profile through a comprehensive communication strategy aimed at promoting the country’s image overseas for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

In mid-March 2026, preparations for the election day on March 15 have created a vibrant atmosphere at Vinh University, where discussions about the nationwide event extend beyond classrooms into dormitories and student forums.

North–South trains are running again over Ghềnh Bridge after round-the-clock repairs, restoring a vital rail link that was cut for more than five days by a barge collision on the Đồng Nai River.

Coastal localities in HCM City are stepping up preparations to ensure fishermen working at sea can fully exercise their voting rights in the March 15 elections for the 16th National Assembly and the city People’s Council for the 2026-31 term.

Authorities in the central province of Khánh Hòa have ordered stricter inspections of tourism apartments and villas in an effort to detect illegal operations and properties being used for purposes inconsistent with their approved functions.

Under the programme, the southern largest economic hub has set several key health targets to be achieved by 2030. The average height of children and adolescents under 18 is expected to increase by at least 1.5cm, while the average life expectancy of residents is projected to reach around 77 years, including at least 68 years of healthy living.

In a society striving toward inclusive development, the presence of persons with disabilities in elected bodies carries meaning beyond representation. More importantly, it ensures that their lived experiences are reflected directly in policymaking.

The World Health Organization has urgently flown five vials of rare botulinum antitoxin to Đà Nẵng to support the treatment of three patients in critical condition with suspected botulinum poisoning, in a rapid operation coordinated with Việt Nam’s health authorities and international partners.

Participants shared experience of Việt Nam and African partners in improving women’s access to justice, including through digital transformation and promoting women’s leadership.

Women's political participation is not just women's story alone. It is the story of progress, of fairness, and of society's future.

Streets, residential areas and public offices across the capital are adorned with national flags, banners and posters as Hà Nội prepares for the upcoming National Assembly and People’s Council elections.