Doctors at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Hanoi have successfully performed a cesarean section for a 60-year-old woman, delivering a healthy baby boy.

Nguyen Dang Dao is currently a doctoral candidate at the National University of Singapore, after completing three master’s degrees at leading institutions around the world.

Coach Dinh Hong Vinh has finalized a 25-player squad for U23 Vietnam ahead of their departure to China to compete in the CFA Team China 2026 tournament.

A giant oarfish, also known locally as a “dragon ribbon fish,” measuring more than 4 meters in length and weighing around 20kg, was recently found washed ashore in Tan Hai commune, Lam Dong province.

Vietnam’s national team have received a significant boost in the latest FIFA rankings, climbing five places to 103rd in the world following the March 22 update.

Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Man, a respected leader of the Catholic Church in Vietnam, passed away on March 22 at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of humility and service.

Stricter control of vehicle emissions is seen as a key step in tackling urban air pollution in Vietnam, towards the Net Zero target by 2050.

Vietnamese athletes delivered standout performances at the Da Nang International Marathon 2026, which officially kicked off its main races on March 22, attracting more than 8,550 runners from 75 countries and territories.

The fifth annual all-Russia Vietnamese translation contest wrapped up its final round in socio-political fields at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations on March 21, with competitors going head-to-head in a hybrid format.

A group of eight Vietnamese workers encountered a sea accident triggered by large waves in Japan’s Fukui prefecture on March 21, leaving one person dead, three missing and one injured receiving treatment in hospital.

More than 2,000 people joined a run in Hanoi on March 21 to promote energy efficiency and respond to Earth Hour 2026, as part of Vietnam’s national programme on economical and efficient energy use for 2019–2030.

The official welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was held solemnly at Vnukovo-2 International Airport in Moscow, chaired by Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrey Yurevich Rudenko.

Da Nang has welcomed the launch of two new international air routes from Manila (the Philippines) and Bali (Indonesia), marking a significant step forward in expanding its connectivity across Southeast Asia.

Signals from industry databases suggest that the South Korean smartphone maker is not done with the Galaxy S26 generation, as a fourth model is currently in development.

Thailand has doubled its spending on importing pepper - often referred to as “black gold” - from Vietnam, making the country its largest supplier of the commodity.

Several senior officials, including ministers and deputy ministers, have secured seats in Vietnam’s newly elected legislature.

The newly-elected legislature reflects Vietnam’s diversity, with representatives from many ethnic communities across the country.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with UNICEF Vietnam, on March 21 launched a major environmental campaign to mark World Water Day 2026, World Meteorological Day 2026, and Earth Hour 2026.

Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may not lack strategy or ambition, but many struggle to turn plans into results, business leaders and experts said at the SME Forum 2026 held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 20.

The National Election Council (NEC) convened its fifth meeting on March 21 to adopt a resolution announcing the official results of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and the list of elected deputies.

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