Connoisseurs frequently cite “pho Co” as the gold standard of traditional pho, where handed-down family recipes and time-honoured techniques create pure magic in a bowl.

The new crosses were manufactured by Belgium’s Monument Group using solid steel and finished with gold plating.

The Laos–Vietnam Cooperation Committee convened a conference in Vientiane on March 19 to review and disseminate outcomes of the 48th session of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee.

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) on March 19 led a delegation of 28 Australian agriculture and food enterprises to Ho Chi Minh City to attend a Vietnam-Australia trade and investment forum.

As Vietnam steps up efforts to fulfil its green growth commitments and respond to climate change, financial and technological cooperation with international partners is entering a new phase.

Citizens and litigants can now access case information and monitor handling progress through online platforms, reducing the need for in-person visits to courts, saving time and costs, and enhancing public supervision of judicial activities.

Belgium and the Aquitara ecosystem called on the province to facilitate the implementation of their programmes and projects, including allocating cleared land with full legal status within planned eco-industrial parks or economic development zones.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly seen as a key driver of business growth in the new era as Vietnamese enterprises accelerate digital transformation and harness AI to improve efficiency, cut costs and unlock new revenue streams.

Hoi An has been named among “The 51 most beautiful places in the world” by British magazine Time Out, while Da Nang International Airport has, for the third consecutive year, secured a place in the world’s Top 100 airports by Skytrax.

Industry insiders said the country’s urbanisation processes are being reshaped, with focus shifting from simple expansion to integrated urban development linked by modern infrastructure and higher value creation.

Retail fuel prices were increased across the board from 23:00 on March 19 following a joint decision by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam has announced its squad for upcoming matches against Malaysia and Bangladesh, combining experienced players with new additions.

The launch of lower-cost iPhones and MacBooks highlights Apple’s strategy to compete in the mid-range segment amid industry challenges.

Despite cutting-edge technology, Starlink is expected to serve niche segments rather than challenge major telecom providers in Vietnam.

Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has appointed Le Van Khien as acting chairman of its board of directors and legal representative, effective March 17, replacing Vu The Phiet following his arrest.

Apple’s latest strategy may redefine student computing by combining affordability, design and long-term ecosystem value.

Authorities have detained the chairman of Duc Giang Chemicals Group and his son as part of a sweeping investigation into environmental, mining and accounting violations.

Over three nights from March 25 to 27, the Russian State Ballet will bring two iconic classical works - Romeo and Juliet and The Nutcracker - to the stage of Ho Guom Theatre in Hanoi.

Vietnam calls for cooperation with Japan to stabilize crude oil supply amid rising geopolitical risks affecting global energy markets.

Business condition cuts over the past decade have revealed a clear shift in management mindset: from restriction to creation. The space for the private economy has been expanding, providing a vital engine for growth and reform.

The use of hybrid vehicles, especially PHEVs, is surging worldwide due to their fuel efficiency.

Businesses are now seeking to accelerate the nationwide rollout of E10 gasoline to reduce dependence on mineral gasoline amid the global energy crisis.

Graduating with highest honors in Materials and Energy (a Vietnam–France high-quality engineering program) from HCMC University of Technology with a GPA of 9.2, Le Thanh Tai has moved directly into a doctoral program in France.

Visiting the Khmer phum soc (villages) these days, one can see clear changes on every road and rooftop.

Vietnam’s chain coffee has secured a position among Southeast Asia’s leading market, ranking third by value at an estimated 725 million USD and posting one of the region’s fastest growth rates at 27%.