Vietnamese rescuers recover 15 more bodies in Venezuela earthquake response
The latest recovery brings the total number of victims found by the Vietnamese mission to 45 since its deployment to the disaster zone.
Vietnam–Russia trade corridors poised for expansion: Russian expert
Dr. Anton Bredikhin of the Russian Academy of Sciences highlighted potential rail links connecting Russia to Vietnam via Mongolia or Kazakhstan, transiting through China.
Resolution 57 drives large-scale production of key crops
Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo is steering the crop sector towards green, circular agriculture linked to value chains and production-consumption linkages, while promoting the development of large-scale, specialised farming areas based on key local crops.
PM urges firms to drive double-digit growth from 2026
The business community will play a leading role in driving double-digit economic growth in 2026 and the following years, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a conference in Hanoi on March 27.
Ho Chi Minh City among 15 centres likely to become more significant: GFCI
Ho Chi Minh City was placed in the list of "The 15 Centres Likely To Become More Significant" of the Global Financial Centres Index 2026, receiving 21 mentions in the past 24 months from industry experts.
Earth Hour 2026 links energy saving to national security
The lights-off event will take place from 20:30 to 21:30 on March 28, but authorities stress the goal is to build long-term habits of efficient energy use rather than focus on a single hour.
Visit Vietnam Year 2026: Gia Lai introduces tourism potential, prospects
Gia Lai targets sustainable, culturally distinctive tourism by 2030, driven by digital transformation and regional connectivity.
Ho Chi Minh City targets global Top 50 smart cities by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City targets becoming one of three national-level smart urban operation centres by 2035, serving as a hub for data coordination, technology and innovation nationwide.
Resolution 80: Positioning Vietnam as attractive destination for cultural, artistic events
Vietnam’s cultural scene has become more vibrant with the regular presence of international-standard performances.
Vietnam boasts 16 ASEAN Heritage Parks
As one of the Southeast Asian nations with the highest number of ASEAN Heritage Parks, Vietnam now has 16 recognised sites. This leading contribution to the region’s ASEAN Heritage Parks network underscores Vietnam’s significant efforts and commitment to biodiversity conservation.
Vietnamese PM meets Russian President in Moscow
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on March 25, as part of the Vietnamese leader’s official visit to Russia.
Vietnam makes progress in reducing proportion of out-of-school children
Since 2000, the number of students worldwide has increased by 327 million, reaching 1.4 billion in 2024. On average, more than 25 additional children have been able to attend school every minute.
Xuan Thuy named ASEAN Heritage Park
Xuan Thuy National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been recognised as an ASEAN Heritage Park. It is a coastal wetland reserve and Vietnam’s first Ramsar site, known for its rich biodiversity and numerous rare waterbird species. The designation opens up development opportunities while also placing higher demands on conservation and the promotion of its natural values.
Greater efforts needed to strengthen grassroots political system
Ethnic minority officials play a central role in realising the Party’s directives and State’s laws and policies at the grassroots level, serving as a key link between local authorities and communities.
Vietnam eyes stronger sci-tech, innovation cooperation with Germany
Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung underscored Vietnam’s policy of encouraging German enterprises to expand cooperation in areas matching Germany's strengths and Vietnam's demand, including green transition, digital transformation, and high technologies such as automation, smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence
Private sector – Growth driver from Resolution 68
The participation of major enterprises such as Sao Do and Hateco in key projects demonstrates the capacity and strategic vision of Vietnam’s private sector while concretising Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development, creating fresh momentum for sustainable growth in dynamic localities like Hai Phong.
Resolution 80 paves way for cultural industry breakthrough in Da Nang
Da Nang aims to achieve 10% annual growth in cultural industries by 2030, welcoming over 19 million visitors, including 7.8 million foreigners, in 2026, and generating 70 trillion VND (2.65 billion USD) in tourism revenue, up 15% year-on-year.
Vietjet Air to launch Hanoi-Prague route
The Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan has officially approved the plan for the route, which is expected to commence on July 11, 2026, with two flights per week, using wide-body Airbus A330.
Vietnam secures lion’s share of Thailand pepper market
Vietnam now supplies about 99.63% of Thailand’s imported pepper, driven by strong demand from the food and tourism industries and limited domestic production.
Ha Giang, Hoi An gain global spotlight in Time Out’s 2026 rankings
If Ha Giang reflects the beauty of space, Hoi An captures the beauty of time — blending heritage charm with vibrant modern life.
