Malaysia’s national team has arrived in northern Vietnam ahead of their upcoming match against Vietnam, bringing a 28-player squad that includes 13 naturalized players for the Asian Cup 2027 final qualifying round.

Vietnam’s U23 side suffered a 0-1 defeat to Thailand in their second match at the CFA Team China 2026 tournament, with an early goal proving decisive in a closely contested encounter.

Vietnam has officially inaugurated its embassy in Ireland, marking a significant milestone in the relationship between the two countries and opening a new phase of comprehensive cooperation.

The 22-year-old contestant from Hanoi impressed judges and audiences alike to secure the crown at the grand finale in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to rank among the world’s top 50 smart cities by 2030 under a draft smart urban development plan for 2026–2030, with a vision to 2035.

The Ministry of Construction announced on March 27 that maritime pilotage service providers nationwide have reached a consensus to cut down at least 10% in service fees for vessels flying the Vietnamese flag, especially oil tankers.

The 18th-tenure Hanoi Party Committee convened its fifth conference on March 27 to deliberate and adopt a range of strategic decisions shaping the capital’s development in a new era.

Mayor Daniel Lurie affirmed that San Francisco, with its strengths in high technology and finance, stands ready to promote investment cooperation and connectivity for the development of the Vietnam International Financial Centre.

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to secure a sovereign credit rating upgrade and deepen access to global capital, with HSBC expected to play a key advisory role in the process.

Vietnam has established an appraisal council to review proposed changes to the investment policy for the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project.

Familiar Vietnamese herbs such as cilantro, basil, perilla, Vietnamese balm and bird’s eye chilli are increasingly finding their way onto supermarket shelves in several European countries.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for breakthrough solutions to ensure double-digit growth in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, contributing to the country’s overall growth target.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Decision No. 483/QD-TTg approving an additional 8 trillion VND (303.74 million USD) from the 2026 State budget estimate for advance funding for the fuel price stabilisation fund.

The Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Toowoomba, led by Lieutenant Colonel Alicia Harrison, arrived at Tien Sa Port on March 28, beginning a five-day friendly visit to the central city of Da Nang.

The Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV) has submitted seven groups of solutions to the Prime Minister for consideration to help enterprises cope with the impacts of the Middle East conflict.

The first session of the 17th Hanoi People’s Council for the 2026–2031 tenure was convened on March 28.

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 28 launched Vietnamese Language Day among the overseas Vietnamese community and a programme to seek Vietnamese language ambassadors abroad in 2026.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Nghi Son Refinery to diversify its crude oil supply sources and avoid reliance on any single supplier, stressing that ensuring stable inputs is critical to Vietnam’s energy security amid global volatility.

Vietnam will, for the first time, participate in the Venice Art Biennale in Italy with an independent art project and dedicated exhibition space.

Vietnam needs “breakthrough pushes” to safeguard national energy security while sustaining rapid and sustainable growth, Le Huu Phuc, Vietnam’s Trade Counsellor in Thailand told the Vietnam News Agency.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and Irish Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Neale Richmond have co-chaired a deputy foreign minister-level political consultation in Dublin, Ireland.

Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh on March 27 addressed the Vietnam–US Finance and Technology Dialogue, met with an Oregon delegation, held talks with California’s State Treasurer, and worked with companies exploring investment opportunities in Vietnam.

19 vessels owned by Vietnamese enterprises are currently operating in the Middle East, including four flying the Vietnamese flag and 15 registered under foreign flags.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for accelerating construction of Long Thanh International Airport in southern Dong Nai province to ensure it begins commercial operations in the fourth quarter of 2026.

A business dialogue themed "Advancing high-quality investment in Vietnam" has been held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance and FPT Nordics.