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Vietnam tightens shipping safety, prepares contingency plans over Middle East risks

In a directive issued on March 3, VIMAWA Director Le Do Muoi instructed shipowners, crewing firms and shipping companies to conduct thorough risk assessments and adjust operations as needed, including preparing alternative shipping routes.

PMI hits four-month high in February

Manufacturing production increased rapidly in February, with the rate of expansion quickening to a 19-month high. Panellists reported that the preparation of products ahead of delivery to clients and stronger customer demand were behind the latest rise in output.

Vietnam defeat Germany to win World Three-Cushion Team Championship

Vietnam were crowned second World Three-cushion Championship for National Teams champions after defeating Germany in the final on March 1.

Vietnamese agricultural products restructured to affirm global standing

In recent years, the sector has shifted from a production-oriented mindset to an agricultural economic approach. Instead of focusing mainly on output, it now prioritises quality, added value and brand building.

Vietnam International Defence Expo 2026 preparations move into high gear

Vietnam International Defence Expo 2026, themed “Peace, Friendship, Cooperation and Development,” will be organised on a larger scale, featuring a wide array of weapons and technical equipment alongside product exhibitions, seminars and panel discussions, drills, live field demonstrations, and business networking activities.

Businesses accelerate preparations for pilot crypto asset exchange

With the legal framework now in place and the pilot roadmap under way, the country’s crypto asset market is expected to gradually enter a more regulated development phase.

Resolution 80 sparks fresh optimism among Vietnamese writers, artists

The issuance of Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture in the new era has generated widespread excitement and high expectations among cultural regulators, artists and writers nationwide.

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Vietnam to introduce two initiatives at UNHRC’s 61st session

The initiatives are a joint statement on gender equality in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and a side event co-organised with the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Thailand on the human rights impacts of online fraud.

Tourism flourishes during Tet, welcoming 14 million visitors

During the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Vietnam's tourism sector served an estimated 14 million visitors, up 12% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Spokesperson stresses Vietnam’s readiness for tax dialogue, cooperation with EU

Currently, the Vietnamese Government is formulating and implementing a national action plan to address recommendations from the OECD's Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

Vietnam participates in Asia-Pacific education exhibition for first time

The Vietnamese delegation, led by the Ministry of Education and Training, will officially inaugurate the Vietnam Education Exhibition at APAIE 2026 on February 23.

Good fortune, peace and cultural experiences within spring journeys

In recent years, alongside the tradition of family reunions during the Lunar New Year (Tet), travelling during the holiday has become increasingly popular. Early spring travel is not merely about sightseeing; it also carries the meaning of seeking good fortune, peace and cultural experiences across different regions of the country.

Vietnam needs to leverage soft power to enhance global standing: Argentine expert

With a long-term vision toward 2045, Vietnam is building a comprehensive development strategy that combines strengthening hard power in the economy and defense with enhancing soft power through culture, history, and international integration.

Vietnam has potential to reshape Southeast Asia’s economic rankings: Foreign media

Recently, foreign media have shared positive sentiment on Vietnam’s economic prospects, praising the country’s impressive growth as it moves toward becoming a top economy in Southeast Asia.

Green banh chung – Embracing the soul of Vietnamese Tet

Remembering banh chung is, for many, the same as remembering Tet itself – the ancestral tradition and the warmth of family reunion each spring.

Vietnamese Tet pulls in foreign travellers

For over a decade, The Cliff Resort & Residences in Mui Ne of Lam Dong province has turned its signature Chung Cake Festival into a staple draw for foreign tourists exploring the Phan Thiet–Mui Ne area and beyond.

Five major shifts chart overseas Vietnamese affairs in 2026 and beyond

In a world marked by intensifying strategic competition, emerging conflicts and intertwined economic, security and social challenges, nearly 6.5 million Vietnamese living in over 130 countries and territories have continued to look to the homeland as a firm spiritual anchor. The homeland remains a source of confidence, connection and aspiration for Vietnamese abroad.

Vietnamese, Chinese youth foster ties in carrying forward revolutionary traditions

A Vietnam–China youth presentation themed “Inheriting the Red Gene” enabled youth from Vietnam and China to exchange views, deepen awareness of their responsibility to uphold revolutionary traditions, and propose initiatives to make youth cooperation more substantive.

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