The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology on March 20 launched a new version of its technology exchange platform at techport.vn, marking a major step forward in developing the city’s science and technology market infrastructure.

The 2026 Da Nang International Marathon officially kicked off on March 20, drawing nearly 9,000 domestic and international runners.

Delegations from Vietnam’s Dien Bien Provincial Border Guard and China’s Mengzi Regional Border Guard on March 20 jointly held a ceremony to launch the 2026 bilateral patrol at Border Marker No. 3 along the Vietnam–China border.

Vietnam and Japan signed in Hanoi on March 20 an exchange of notes on the provision of loans for three programmes and projects.

Belavia Belarusian Airlines launched its first regular service linking Belarus and Vietnam on March 19, connecting Minsk to Nha Trang – an important step forward in bilateral ties and people-to-people exchanges.

The lists of Vietnamese Outstanding Young Faces and Promising Young Faces of 2025 have been officially unveiled.

The Pho Festival 2026 kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on March 20, celebrating the historical origin of pho and its ongoing evolution across regions.

A ceremony marking the International Francophonie Day took place at Van Lake within Hanoi’s Temple of Literature complex on March 20 evening.

Vietnam is considering listing silver bullion for trading on its Mercantile Exchange to standardise transactions and improve transparency in a rapidly growing market amid volatile global prices.

Ho Chi Minh City’s growing and rapidly ageing population is placing increasing pressure on improving quality of life and healthcare services for older residents.

About 25 million people in Vietnam are directly and indirectly benefiting from forests, underscoring their vital role not only as ecological assets but also as drivers of economic growth, social welfare, and sustainable development.

The project seeks to build and apply a model based on advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and fully automated smart transport systems.

Hanoi will be the next destination for the world's best badminton players, who will vie for prizes at this year's Ciputra Hanoi – Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge.

Vietnam has positioned itself at the forefront of a “micro-trip” trend in the Republic of Korea (RoK), which prefers destinations that maximise experience while minimising travel time and cost.

Hue, often called a “living museum” of Vietnamese culture, is facing the challenge of having plenty of tourism products but not enough charm to draw visitors.

In the growing “silver economy” in many countries, including Vietnam, nursing homes are becoming a key model for providing comprehensive care for the elderly while creating new opportunities for socio-economic growth.

What began as curiosity became a turning point, helping a young ethnic minority woman build a business and empower others.

Hoanh Son communal house in Nghe An, famed for its intricate carvings, has been restored, preserving a national architectural treasure.

A Vietnamese student who won gold at the 2025 International Physics Olympiad has been admitted to MIT, marking a milestone shaped by passion and perseverance.

A young woman in Hue chose love over fear, standing by her partner after a life-altering accident that changed everything.

His journey reflects discipline, curiosity, and a deep understanding of mathematics beyond formulas and memorization.

Population aging is no longer seen as a social welfare burden, but as a potential new economic space. HCMC is positioning the development of a silver economy ecosystem as a strategy to maintain competitiveness and create new growth drivers.

A newly discovered cyberattack tool can infiltrate iPhones with a single click, leaving users unaware as sensitive data is stolen.

Small eateries, grocery stores, and market stalls are creating jobs for tens of millions of people; therefore, policies need to be designed to align with the daily rhythm of small-scale trade.

A platform known as “Ro phim” is committing serious copyright violations in Vietnam, recording more than 103.3 million visits and illegally distributing 18,077 film titles, according to experts.