Việt Nam–China border traffic rerouted as smart gate construction begins
Authorities reroute passenger traffic while China upgrades facilities at crossings along the Việt Nam–China border.
Two foreign cruise passengers rescued off HCM City coast
Việt Nam’s maritime search and rescue forces have successfully evacuated two foreign passengers suffering from severe medical conditions from a Panama-flagged cruise ship and brought them ashore for urgent treatment.
Blue beret soldiers brave scorching heat to build roads in Abyei
Through the dust-covered glass, the eyes of Major Đặng Việt Hùng of the Bridge and Road Engineering Unit remain resolute.
HCMC house fire kills mother and child
A fire broke out at a vegetarian family restaurant in HCM City’s Bình Hưng Hòa Ward on the night of March 23, killing a mother and child.
Việt Nam to host first livestock, veterinary science conference
Việt Nam will hold its first national conference on livestock and veterinary science and technology on March 27–28, bringing together more than 750 officials, researchers and industry leaders to review recent research and steer the sector toward modernisation, sustainability and digital transformation.
Vietjet Air to launch Hà Nội-Prague route
The launch of the new service is expected to facilitate travel for the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, while boosting tourism, trade, and exchanges between Việt Nam and Kazakhstan, as well as the Central European region.
New push links TB detection to yearly health checks
Việt Nam’s National Lung Hospital and the National Tuberculosis Control Programme have urged the Ministry of Health to add TB screening to annual routine health checks, aiming to close large detection gaps and accelerate early treatment under a 2026 policy push.
Government unveils 2026–2030 plan to protect children online
The Government has approved a national programme for 2026–2030 to protect children online and promote their healthy digital development, combining stronger safeguards, expanded digital safety education and technological measures to create a safer online environment nationwide.
One man’s final act saves six in complex multi-organ transplant
Organs donated by a 31-year-old man declared brain-dead at E Hospital, ultimately saved six lives.
HCM City festival inspires creativity, innovation among youths
The 6th HCM City Youth Festival held from March 20 to 22 brought together thousands of young people for a vibrant celebration of creativity, innovation and international integration.
UNIQLO Vietnam inaugurates Phước Công 2 Satellite Campus in Đà Nẵng
UNIQLO Vietnam and HOPE Foundation recently inaugurated newly built classrooms and functional rooms at the Phước Công 2 Campus of Phước Chánh Kindergarten in Phước Chánh Commune, Đà Nẵng.
HCM City mock trial raises illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing awareness
A mock trial for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing held in HCM City is expected to help raise awareness and encourage fishermen to comply with regulations while operating at sea.
BASF completes ninth school project in VN
German chemical company BASF has inaugurated a new classroom and playground at Ba Chúc Kindergarten in An Giang Province’s Ba Chúc Commune.
Water Innovation Organisation launched to promote sustainable water solutions in Việt Nam
A new organisation, the Water Innovation Organisation (WIO), was launched in HCM City last Sunday to promote sustainable water solutions and community action in response to World Water Day (March 22).
Life of Vietnamese community in Israel gradually stabilises
Despite ongoing challenges, Vietnamese residents have demonstrated calmness, solidarity and strict compliance with local safety regulations to protect themselves and their families.
HCM City respiratory congress highlights advances in disease prevention, treatment
Nearly 800 domestic and international experts, doctors and researchers gathered at the HCM City Respiratory Society Annual Congress 2026 in HCM City to discuss advances in respiratory disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Sand buildup leaves Quảng Trị fishermen grounded at peak season
Severe siltation since Tết has blocked a key channel in Quảng Trị, forcing fishermen to stay ashore during one of the most productive periods of the year.
Ministries, localities step up use of surplus public assets after reform
Việt Nam is repurposing surplus state assets from administrative restructuring into productive public and development uses to boost efficiency and curb waste.
Health ministry proposes community-based daytime elderly care model
The Ministry of Health suggests developing community-based elderly care models, including daytime clubs and points of care, in which the clubs will organise various practical activities and cultural, artistic, and recreational events.
Vietnamese workers struck by waves in Japan: one dead, three missing
According to the Fukui Coast Guard, at about 2am (local time) on Saturday, it was alerted to an accident at the breakwater leading to the Mikuni lighthouse, where several individuals were swept into the sea by powerful waves.
