According to preliminary reports from 34 provinces and centrally-governed cities, as many as 76,198,214 out of 76,423,940 eligible voters cast ballots, representing a turnout of 99.7% - the highest-ever rate recorded.

Rising tensions in the Middle East are pushing up global fertiliser prices and raising concerns about input costs for farmers, as disruptions to key shipping routes threaten supplies of critical raw materials.

The challenges posed by the Middle East conflict are not only a shared difficulty but also a test of the resilience and adaptability of Vietnam’s agriculture and environment sector.

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are disrupting global shipping routes and pushing up logistics costs, forcing businesses in Ho Chi Minh City to adjust production plans, diversify markets and seek new supply sources.

Vietnam is serious about featuring its natural science scene into the modern age and making it a must-see for anyone hunting thrills and smarts

Right from the first days of warm spring, the spot has been pulling in big crowds of locals and tourists eager to dive into its star attraction: “Admiring imperial annotations – Preserving woodblock imprints".

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, departed from Hanoi at noon on March 22 for an official visit to Russia from March 22–25, at the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

The real estate market is beginning to show positive signs with the year 2026 expected to bring improvements in both supply and demand.

AI may automate tasks, but it cannot replace human empathy and creativity. Experts have encouraged female students to leverage their natural strengths in fields like STEM, humanities, and healthcare to thrive in a rapidly changing 2026 job market.

Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City have detected more than 84,500 traffic violations since the beginning of 2026 through a network of surveillance cameras combined with direct on-road monitoring.

From a simple headscarf and hospitable meals, a Cham woman laid the foundation for "Malaysia Street" in HCMC, a place that serves the Muslim community and attracts a large number of international tourists.

Rapper RichChoi, the runner-up of King of Rap 2020, has been involved in numerous scandals throughout his career. He recently sparked outrage among audiences by promoting illegal gambling.

Severa electric motorbike brands have launched major promotions, with some models discounted by up to VND17 million to attract buyers amid rising gasoline prices.

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.