VN Trade Counsellor in Israel: Maintaining trade flows amid regional instability

Assessing the immediate impact, the counsellor said the conflict is adversely affecting trade between Vietnam and Israel, as well as between Vietnam and other Middle Eastern markets, particularly in the short term.

Slovenia ready to support VN in developing safe, efficient nuclear power

Slovenia is ready to share its experience with VN in clean, renewable energy, nuclear power, green & circular economy, Slovenian Environment, Climate and Energy Minister Bojan Kumer told Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria and Slovenia Vu Le Thai Hoang.

PM calls for proactive response plans to achieve development goals

PM Pham Minh Chinh stressed the need for ministries and localities to keep a close watch on global developments and report regularly to ensure timely policy responses.

Vietnam to publish minimum living standard data every year

The government has approved a plan to calculate and release annual minimum living standard data, providing a foundation for social policy benchmarks.

Road expansion alone won’t solve Hanoi’s traffic woes

As Hanoi widens key urban arteries, the real challenge lies in reorganizing space to avoid repeating old congestion cycles.

Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display wins over skeptical reviewers

Samsung’s built-in anti-peek technology on the Galaxy S26 Ultra is winning over tech reviewers who once questioned its necessity in a market already flooded with privacy screen protectors.

Gold rush returns as Vietnamese buyers line up early

Long lines formed at gold shops in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as buyers rushed to purchase after a slight price drop.

iPhone 18 Pro Max may debut bold new color in Apple’s Pro history

A new leak suggests Apple could launch the iPhone 18 Pro Max in red from day one - a first for the Pro lineup and a potential turning point in the company’s design strategy.

FPT joins global 6G alliance to advance strategic technologies

By entering a Qualcomm-initiated 6G alliance, FPT aims to strengthen its role in AI-native networks and next-generation digital infrastructure.

A 120-year-old church built with bark and vines

Just 20km from Da Nang’s center, Tung Son Church stands as a rare architectural relic, bound together by lime, tree resin and crushed dodder vine.

Phu Tho woman marries French after a “fateful trip”

Marrying a French husband six years younger, a woman from Phu Tho has found a marriage very different from what she once imagined.

Former Vietnam E-Commerce Association chairman Nguyen Ngoc Dung dies at 56

Nguyen Ngoc Dung, former chairman of the Vietnam E-Commerce Association, passed away at his home on March 3, leaving a lasting legacy in the country’s digital economy.

Kim Sang Sik searching for solutions in Vietnam’s back line

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik faces a defensive dilemma as injuries and declining form affect key players ahead of the next FIFA window.

Tran Thanh’s “Tho oi!” surpasses VND400 billion at the box office

Despite ongoing controversy, Tran Thanh’s latest Tet release remains unbeaten, crossing the VND400 billion milestone.

Police raid Hanoi apartments, bust gang posing as Japanese police

Authorities in Hanoi dismantled a cross-border cybercrime group accused of impersonating Japanese police officers to defraud victims of billions of dong.

Fearing supply shocks, Dung Quat urges limits on crude exports

Amid escalating Middle East tensions, BSR has proposed prioritizing domestic crude supply to safeguard production and national energy security.

Vietnam positions cuisine as core national tourism product

To build a national culinary brand, Vietnam must align heritage, the food and beverage industry, and artisan standardisation—laying the groundwork for greater global presence and the elevation of Vietnamese cuisine as a tourism icon.

More than 70 scholars judge National Book Awards

With nearly 400 titles submitted, this year’s awards reflect growing participation and a commitment to transparency and quality.

Vietnam courts roll out digital litigation procedures from March 1

Vietnam allows defendants and litigants to file appeals and submit court documents online under Resolution 01/2026, effective March 1.

Sacombank names Nguyen Duc Thuy as Chief Executive Officer

The State Bank of Vietnam has approved the appointment of Nguyen Duc Thuy as CEO of Sacombank, marking a new phase in the lender’s restructuring roadmap.

Large private banks aim to maintain high credit growth in 2026

In a recent forecast for 2026, Vietcombank Securities Company projected credit growth across the entire banking sector of around 16 to 18%, exceeding the SBV’s 15% target.

Earth Hour 2026 launch event rescheduled

The launch ceremony of a nationwide campaign that calls on all citizens to use energy economically and efficiently in response to Earth Hour 2026 will be held on the morning of Saturday, March 21, instead of March 7 as initially planned.

When the state economy must truly become a pillar

As global shocks intensify, Vietnam is urged to position its state sector at key economic arteries to preserve resilience and long-term competitiveness.

Gov’t plans to borrow 37 billion USD, repay debts of 20 billion USD in 2026

The Government has approved a plan to borrow a maximum of nearly 970 trillion VND (nearly 37 billion USD) and repay debts worth some 535 trillion VND (20.33 billion USD) this year.

Legal framework set up for domestic carbon exchange

The carbon credit exchange will operate under a centralised model subject to strict state supervision, with tradable assets including greenhouse gas emission quotas and eligible carbon credits.