VN, India promote maritime security cooperation through blue economy development

Vietnam and India are stepping up maritime security cooperation through the promotion of a sustainable blue economy, experts heard at the secVietnam–India Maritime Dialogue held in New Delhi on March 11.

Four sentenced to death in large-scale drug trafficking ring

The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City on March 12 sentenced four defendants to death for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking ring in the city.

Ministries survey safety level of mountain roads for sleeper buses

Units under the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), Ministry of Construction (MOC), and experts have begun conducting field surveys on several steep national highways in the Northwest region to assess the safety level of double-decker sleeper buses.

Vietnam’s first peacekeeping training course gains UN certification

The United Nations Staff Officers Course (UNSOC) organised by the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) has been officially recognised by the UN as meeting its pre-deployment training standards, the department reported.

Vietnam Airlines adds nearly 1,000 seats on Europe routes

Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight operation plan, adding nearly 1,000 seats on routes between Vietnam and Europe during the peak travel period amid operational constraints linked to the situation in the Middle East.

From a street noodle vendor to a doctor repairing broken hearts

His time spent in a hospital after a road accident, cared for with devotion by doctors and nurses, inspired Tran Hoa to dream of becoming a physician.

Northern Vietnam to face days of drizzle and fog, storms in mountains

Northern Vietnam is expected to experience several days of drizzle and fog, while mountainous areas may see scattered thunderstorms from March 14 to 16.

Middle East tensions disrupt Vietnam flights, over 6,000 passengers affected

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has forced several airlines to cancel flights between Vietnam and the region, disrupting travel plans for more than 6,000 passengers over the coming days.

PM appoints new leader for Vietnam’s top science academy

PM Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference to hand over his decision appointing member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) Prof. Dr Tran Hong Thai as its President.

Searching for ‘forest gold’: A rural craft transforms livelihoods

In Phuc Trach commune in Ha Tinh province, the craft of carving into tree trunks to find agarwood is often described by locals as “searching for gold.” Thanks to this work, local farmers generate hundreds of billions of VND in revenue each year.

Hung Yen man marries German bride in wedding with 900 guests

A cross-cultural love story culminates in a vibrant Vietnamese wedding attended by nearly 900 guests, where the German bride quickly won the hearts of the whole village.

Apple may have quietly abandoned a clamshell foldable iPhone

According to a recent report, Apple may have either canceled or indefinitely postponed one of its foldable iPhone projects.

Family of 45 packs massive homemade meal for holiday trip

A 45-member family from Vinh Long brought homemade food including ducks, chickens and 30kg of sausage for their two-day spring trip.

iPhone 17e wins praise but experts still recommend upgrading to iPhone 17

Early reviews applaud the iPhone 17e for its improved chip, larger storage and MagSafe charging - but many analysts still suggest spending an extra US$200 for the iPhone 17.

Vietnam moves quickly to shield economy from global oil price shocks

As global energy markets turn volatile, Vietnam has activated fiscal, regulatory and supply measures to cushion domestic fuel prices and safeguard economic stability.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the misleading promise of 140x zoom

Nothing’s new Phone (4a) Pro delivers impressive value for US$499, but its headline-grabbing claim of “140x zoom” risks overshadowing the device’s real strengths.

Vietnam may allow petroleum firms to set their own prices

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed allowing petroleum companies to determine retail fuel prices, with government agencies shifting toward monitoring and post-inspection.

Rising fuel prices push more Hanoi commuters onto public transport

As gasoline prices fluctuate, more residents in Hanoi are turning to metro trains and buses to reduce daily commuting costs.

Hanoi’s affordable street food faces gradual price shift

Small eateries across Hanoi have raised prices of pho and bun by VND3,000-VND5,000 as ingredient and operating costs continue to increase.

Vietnam submarine regiment honors Gac Ma martyrs

Naval officers and sailors gathered at the Gac Ma memorial in Khanh Hoa to honor 64 Vietnamese naval soldiers who died defending national sovereignty in 1988.

Hanoi’s bamboo rat specialty impresses foreign food vlogger

A popular American YouTuber sampled bamboo rat dishes in Hanoi and praised the unusual delicacy as the best rodent meat he has ever eaten.

WHO rushes antidote to Da Nang as poisoned children show recovery

Three children hospitalized in Da Nang after suspected botulism poisoning from fermented fish are showing encouraging signs of recovery after receiving emergency treatment supported by the WHO.

Ho Chi Minh City attracts over 2-billion-USD investment for AI data centre

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on March 11 held a meeting with a consortium of international investors and partners regarding a project to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre at Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park.

Fuel prices slashed as stabilisation fund used

Retail fuel prices in Vietnam were sharply cut from 22:00 on March 11 after authorities tapped the petrol price stabilisation fund to curb costs amid volatile global markets.

PM orders coordinated measures to stabilise rice production and markets

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for coordinated actions to ensure stable rice production and sale amid evolving domestic and global conditions, according to an official dispatch issued by the Government.