Pickup truck owners in Hanoi struggle under new traffic restrictions

New regulations limiting truck access during peak hours are forcing pickup truck users to rethink how they move goods and navigate the city.

Tourists gather as rare deep-sea fish washes up in Mui Ne

A rare oarfish, measuring around four meters in length, was found washed ashore in Mui Ne, drawing crowds of curious onlookers and foreign tourists.

Fuel shortage forces airlines to suspend multiple routes from April

Vietnam’s aviation sector is facing mounting pressure as jet fuel supply risks tightening, forcing domestic airlines to adjust operations and prioritize key routes.

Northern Vietnam braces for brief cold snap before early heatwave

Northern Vietnam is expected to experience a brief spell of weak cold air before entering its first heatwave of the season toward the end of March.

83 Central Committee members elected to 16th National Assembly

According to the list of elected deputies to the 16th National Assembly, 83 are members of the Party Central Committee, including all members of the Politburo and the Secretariat.

Prime minister visits Russia’s Novatek, pushes major LNG projects

As part of his official visit to the Russian Federation, on the morning of March 23 (local time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited and held a working session with Novatek, one of Russia’s and the world’s leading natural gas corporations.

Vietnam and Russia sign nuclear power plant agreement

On March 23 local time in Moscow, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

China overtakes Thailand as Vietnam’s second-largest car exporter

According to newly released data from the General Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance, in February 2026 alone, Vietnam imported 16,216 CBU vehicles worth more than US$359 million.

Vietnamese, Australian navies strengthen friendship, cooperation

Ship 016–Quang Trung of Brigade 162, Naval Region 4 of the Vietnam People’s Navy stood out at HMAS Kuttabul naval base with a proudly flying red flag with a yellow star, attracting the attention of many local residents and international visitors.

Vietnam, India step up cooperation in electronics, IT

The Embassy of Vietnam in India on March 23 organised the Vietnam–India Electronics and IT Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together more than 100 enterprises and over 20 leading trade and industry associations from both countries.

Vietnam diversifies supply sources to meet domestic fuel demand

Amid a global fuel crisis driven by impacts of the still-unpredictable conflict in the Middle East, diversifying supply sources to meet domestic demand is an urgent priority alongside longer-term measures, experts have said.

Vietnam, France seek railway cooperation

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai held a working session on March 23 in Paris with Diego Diaz, President of SNCF International under the French National Railway Company (SNCF), to discuss cooperation opportunities in the railway sector.

Vietnam launches drive to boost private sector, reform state enterprises

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has signed Decision No. 463/QD-TTg issuing a nationwide emulation plan aimed at accelerating private sector development while improving the performance and efficiency of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Ha Giang, Hoi An gain global spotlight in Time Out’s 2026 rankings

Ha Giang (Tuyen Quang) and Hoi An (Da Nang) have been named among the world’s 51 most beautiful destinations for 2026 by Time Out, ranking 17th and 51st respectively.

Controlling speculative credit: Government reinforces financial safety

Requirements to control credit and maintain credit growth discipline are reminders that the flow of capital in the economy needs careful regulation.

Social housing: the problems posed by low-income criteria

A family has lived in a social housing apartment for nearly 10 years and their children go to a school just a few hundred meters from home. Their jobs, neighbors and daily routines have all become closely tied to the residential area.

Five-year ban on free-market transfers proposed for social housing

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) has proposed stricter regulations on the buying, selling, and transfer of social housing, allowing resale only to eligible beneficiaries under the policy.

Wrong location and zero marketing: why a VND2 billion cafe failed

Seeing a Korean-style cafe crowded with customers, Hung borrowed nearly VND2 billion from a bank to open a similar shop. Less than a year later, the shop had to close.

The story behind American-Vietnamese wedding that went viral on the internet

Behind the wonderful wedding in Vinh Long is the enduring journey of two Vietnamese–American men who overcame barriers so they could hold hands with the full blessing of both families.

Chasing the best of Vietnam in April

Across Vietnam, April opens a window of clear skies, vibrant landscapes and ideal conditions for exploration.

Last horse cart drivers hold on in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

In a border village of An Giang, a handful of elderly men continue a fading trade, keeping horse-drawn carts alive amid a rapidly changing world.

Vietnamese scientist earns prestigious recognition in the US

The journey of Associate Professor Nguyen Duc Thanh is defined by groundbreaking biomedical research and a deep aspiration to bring advanced technologies closer to communities.

Vietnam tops global primary math rankings for fifth year

Vietnamese students continue to lead the world in primary mathematics, reflecting the growing impact of integrated English-language education.

Three national treasure cannons and an unsolved maritime mystery

Three ceremonial cannons cast to mark the accession of Emperor Minh Mang, now recognized as national treasures, continue to intrigue researchers as the reason they ended up beneath the sea remains unknown.

iPhone 18 Pro to double down on camera as Apple’s key advantage

With around six months to go before the next iPhone generation is unveiled, early leaks surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are beginning to outline a familiar strategy from Apple.