Vietnam is now taking steps to enhance its global profile through a comprehensive communication strategy aimed at promoting the country’s image overseas for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

With a population of more than 100 million people, strong economic growth, and an increasingly favourable investment environment, Vietnam is regarded as one of the most dynamic markets in Asia.

Amid recent fuel price fluctuations, several transport operators in Ho Chi Minh City have adjusted fares at varying levels, while many major companies have opted to keep ticket prices unchanged.

A 115-year-old woman in Nghe An recovered unexpectedly after severe illness, despite her family preparing funeral arrangements.

The Typhoon Committee has approved replacing the name Yagi with Tomo in the official list used for tropical cyclones in the Northwest Pacific.

A strengthening cold air mass is forecast to affect Vietnam between March 12 and 13, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

The government has ordered an urgent plan to extend Metro Line 1 from Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien toward Long Thanh International Airport and Dong Nai’s new administrative center.

As oil prices climb amid Middle East tensions, logistics costs are rising worldwide - posing fresh challenges for export-driven economies such as Vietnam.

With a strong squad under coach Kim Sang Sik, Vietnam are determined not only to defeat Malaysia but to do so convincingly in their decisive Asian Cup qualifying clash.

Police in Thanh Hoa Province have dismantled a large-scale fraud ring operating under the guise of traditional medicine “miracle healers”, with authorities estimating the group illegally earned more than VND227 billion (US$9.2 million).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered tighter oversight of the fuel market, stressing that petrol stations must not suspend sales without valid reasons amid concerns about supply stability.

Doctors at Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City successfully removed a rare 1.3kg retroperitoneal germ cell tumor from a six-month-old boy after a complex five-hour surgery.

Many Hanoi-based travel agencies, including Vietravel, Hanoitourist, Saigontourist and Vietfoot Travel, have temporarily suspended or adjusted itineraries to destinations in the Middle East to ensure traveller safety.

Vietnam’s participation in the World Nuclear Energy Summit reflected its support for international initiatives promoting the development and peaceful use of atomic energy, particularly nuclear power.

Tightened registration regulations have caused the used car market to turn quiet. Many dealers report a decrease in the number of customers as buyers become more hesitant due to concerns over emission inspection risks.

The first EU – Vietnam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on March 24, aiming to deepen economic and investment cooperation between the two sides.

MoMo has built a technical system to screen and block tens of thousands of e-wallet accounts showing signs of violating the law.

Fuel prices have skyrocketed by VND5,703–VND15,622 per liter in just 10 days. Many sellers have requested an additional VND5,000 per order in delivery fees and raised the prices of a range of goods.

The 2026 edition of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) will take place from May 30 to July 11, continuing to affirm its position as one of the most distinctive cultural and tourism events in the central coastal city.

"During the Covid-19 pandemic, before entering the outbreak areas, I felt somewhat cowardly," Dr. Hoang Bui Hai emotionally recalled his days at the Covid-19 Treatment Hospital in Hoang Mai, Hanoi.

As global competition for FDI intensifies, Vietnam continues to enhance its appeal to multinational investors, backed by competitive advantages, an improving business environment and policy reforms aligned with emerging global investment standards.

Hoa, a man in the mountainous commune of Minh Thanh in Tuyen Quang province, said he is happy as his remote village has become richer thanks to the connection to the national power grid. In 2025, he earned an income of about VND200 million.

More than half of the total investment is led by major developers including Vingroup and Sun Group, the report says, reflecting intensifying competition to develop large-scale urban complexes in the real estate market.

Abducted when she was a child, Cuc drifted, enduring a lifetime of suffering and humiliation. After more than 50 years of being separated from her family, she finally had a moment of reunion amidst the choked sobs of her relatives.

Amid complicated geopolitical developments and increasing fuel prices, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has suggested a number of policy measures to reduce pressure on Vietnam’s aviation industry.