According to Digital Times, with the healthcare market in Vietnam growing at an impressive average rate of 28% annually from 2018 to 2022, and projected to continue expanding at 10% per year until 2027, the country offers enormous potential.

Hanoi has approved urgent reinforcements for Long Bien Bridge as severe structural deterioration threatens safety. A French-funded study will explore long-term restoration and potential future uses for the historic landmark.

Vietnamese corporations IPPG and Sun Group have submitted proposals to expand Phu Quoc International Airport, pledging to complete the project within 16–18 months after land clearance. The government is reviewing their investment plans.

Ho Chi Minh City has started construction on a new waste-to-energy plant in Cu Chi district, with an investment of $140 million and a daily capacity of 2,000 tons. The project aims to modernize waste management and generate renewable energy.

A fire at Mong Cai International Border Gate in Quang Ninh injured four people, including a customs officer. Authorities are investigating the incident, which reportedly started when a traveler’s backpack caught fire.

Authorities in Hanoi have agreed to tear down the ‘Shark Jaw’ building and transform Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square into a modern public space. The plan includes an underground complex with cultural and commercial facilities.

China Railway Second Bureau has expressed interest in collaborating with Lam Dong province to restore the historic Da Lat – Thap Cham railway.

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered a review of delays in the Long Thanh International Airport project, urging officials to accelerate progress and ensure completion by the end of the year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a formal welcome ceremony for Kyrgyzstan’s Prime Minister Adylbek Kasimalyev at the Presidential Palace on March 6.

Norway showcases cutting-edge green maritime solutions at VietShip 2025, fostering collaboration with Vietnamese partners for a sustainable shipping future.

This was the first meeting presided over by Vietnam as the Chair of the IAI Task Force in 2025. The meeting aimed to review the implementation of IAI projects and propose solutions to improve the effectiveness of the IAI Work Plan.

Exhibitors are highlighting groundbreaking achievements in shipbuilding and repair, as well as offshore oil and gas exploration technologies and equipment.

Vietnam made a strong impression at ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s leading travel trade show, promoting its diverse tourism offerings and rich cultural heritage.

Anex Vietnam is partnering with Azur Air to operate these routes using modern Boeing aircraft, including the 757, 766, and 777 models. Each flight will carry between 238 and 531 passengers, depending on the aircraft type.

The Vietnamese Women's Association in the Netherlands has officially introduced the Vietnamese Ao Dai Heritage Club, bringing together Vietnamese expatriates and Dutch friends in a cultural celebration of traditional attire.

Retired for more than a decade, Pham Quang Huy, a doctor at Thong Nhat General Hospital in Dong Nai Province, still works to help "revive" numerous hearts and bring patients back to life.

To date, there has been no universally accepted definition of what constitutes a digital economy.

Visiting a pho restaurant located on Vo Chi Cong Street in Hanoi, a foreign couple ordered a special serving of pho priced at VND175,000 and were very satisfied with their choice.

The scheme, spanning from 2025 to 2035 with a vision extending to 2045, is being piloted in selected universities and schools.

Vietnamese startups will be able to quickly join international markets with innovative products and technologies, and proficiency in foreign languages, according to Prof Tran Luong Son, Director of the Entrepreneurship Program at SUNY Cobleskill.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong described the convention as a historic milestone in crime prevention and criminal justice and the first global treaty tackling the multifaceted challenges of online crime.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance is preparing a proposal to pilot a digital currency exchange, Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Duc Chi announced at the government’s regular press conference on March 5.

The Hanoi Department of Tourism has designed a comprehensive plan to boost tourism demand, tailored to each season and period.

The real estate market in 2024 saw an increase in total transactions for apartments, individual houses, and land plots compared to 2023.

Vietnamese boxers will also take part in a number of tournaments this year. The Asian Junior Boxing Championships will be held from March 10-24.