At ProPak Vietnam 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Italian manufacturers will introduce a wide range of high-tech processing and packaging solutions designed to support Vietnam’s rapidly growing packaging sector.

Preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026-2031 tenure are underway, with modernised procedures and digital transformation enhancing transparency and voter participation nationwide.

According to the latest announcement from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), Vietnam ranked eighth among countries and territories outside the US in LEED-certified floor area in 2025.

Vietnam’s pepper export earnings in 2026 are expected to surpass the record level in 2025 thanks to persistently high prices, promising better incomes for farmers and stronger profits for exporters despite a tightening supply.

The International Conference on Intelligent Information Technology 2026 (ICIIT 2026) brought together leading academics and industry experts to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of digital transformation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 9 chaired meetings of the Standing Government to review several important policy issues, including relocation and resettlement plans for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project.

The Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad 2026 brings together top young mathematicians, with Vietnam’s team expected to deliver strong performances at the prestigious regional competition.

Many tech critics argue that Apple’s new low-cost MacBook Neo is underpowered, but they may be judging it by the wrong standards.

Once a poor rural area exposed to the harsh climate of central Vietnam, Phuc Trach commune in Ha Tinh province is now widely known as a center of the agarwood industry, generating hundreds of billions of Vietnamese dong each year.

Unveiled at Mobile World Congress, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is attracting attention in the mid-range smartphone segment with a bold claim of up to 140x zoom.

The Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department has issued a warning about rising food safety risks as the city enters the peak hot season, urging residents to strictly follow preventive measures against food poisoning.

The Pi cryptocurrency has recorded a modest price increase over the past week, though its value remains far below its early listing peak and investor enthusiasm appears to be fading.

Bui Anh Tu, an 11th-grade student majoring in Physics at Bien Hoa High School for the Gifted in Ninh Binh province, won first prize in Physics at the national excellent student selection exam for the 2025-2026 school year with a score of 28.

Vietnam’s industrial production maintained strong growth in the first two months of 2026 despite fewer working days due to the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, with the processing and manufacturing sector continuing to serve as the key growth driver.

A VRT representative said the adjustment had been carefully considered to partly share the burden of rising fuel costs while still ensuring service quality as well as safe and stable operations.

Prompt policy measures by the Government and relevant ministries have helped stabilise Vietnam’s fuel market and curb hoarding, despite sharp global oil price fluctuations driven by tensions in the Middle East.

Vietnam Airlines will officially launch a direct air route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket, Thailand, starting April 2, further expanding its Southeast Asian network and offering passengers more travel options.

A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Mang But commune in Quang Ngai province at noon on March 9, posing a level-0 natural disaster risk.

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik is expected to give several U23 players an opportunity in the upcoming national team training camp ahead of matches against Bangladesh and Malaysia later this month.

“Heritage Threads” blends cultural heritage, artisan craftsmanship and sustainable fashion in a striking presentation on the ao dai runway.

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions worldwide, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has emphasized that Vietnam should shift to biofuel gasoline as soon as possible.

Vietnam’s railway sector raises passenger fares by 10% and freight rates by 15%, while interprovincial bus operators also increase ticket prices as diesel costs exceed VND30,000 per liter.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has issued a directive requiring relevant agencies to implement measures to stabilize the fuel market and ensure adequate supply for consumer demand and economic activities.

A surge in global oil prices is already rippling through Vietnam’s economy, raising concerns about inflation, logistics costs and economic growth.

A young artisan from Ninh Binh recreates traditional northern Vietnamese houses in detailed miniature models.