Authorities are investigating the incident, which was allegedly staged as a promotional gimmick.

Duong Huu Tri, born 1987, set a vehicle on fire, and attacked law enforcement officers, leading to the death of a mobile police officer on duty.

To support the transition, the Ministry of Public Security has re-organised and upgraded its Air Security Division, under the Immigration Department, into the National Aviation Security Centre.

The central bank is concerned that a Ministry of Planning and Investment’s proposal on removing the foreign ownership cap and foreign investment conditions of banks or credit institutions headquartered in Vietnam's international financial centres.

A delegation of the Swedish parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs is on a working visit to VN from March 2 to 5 to enhance dialogues on issues of mutual concern, promote parliamentary cooperation and share experiences in policy development.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has rolled out the tourism stimulus programme 2025 with the them "Vietnam – Travel to Love", igniting fresh energy for Vietnam’s green economic sector.

The country, located on a bustling maritime trade route, connecting to many major cruise tourism markets such as China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore, is showing many positive signs for a boom in this high-end tourism segment.

A VinaCapital report highlighted the Government’s strong commitment to public investment disbursement this year.

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) will organise a 'Trade Delegation to Japan’ this year, opening up great opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to access a potential billion-dollar market.

In its latest macroeconomic update about Vietnam, Standard Chartered Bank forecasts a rise in inflation in the near term.

Nikkei Asia has highlighted the vibrant charm of Hanoi in an article titled "Footloose in Hanoi: Celebrate city's charm, street food and relics from past" by Zinara Rathnayake, published on March 1.

Several banks swiftly lowered deposit interest rates last week, paving the way for reductions in lending rates in the near future to bolster businesses and fuel recovery.

The newly merged Ministry of Science and Technology will oversee IT, telecommunications, and innovation, streamlining Vietnam’s digital economy strategy.

The Ministry of Health has proposed allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, as well as addressing regional disparities in birth rates.

Seven inspection groups will be established to review and remove difficulties and obstacles related to key transport projects nationwide scheduled for completion in 2025. They are requested to report inspection results before March 15.

In order to increase the competitiveness in the team, Roland also gave opportunities to new faces, notably Thomas Mai Veeren, a Vietnamese-Dutch player.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, approximately 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated in Vietnam every year, with between 0.28 - 0.73 million tonnes of this waste ending up in the oceans.

​Despite strong support from the German crowd, Linh, placed 26th on the world rankings, struggled from the start. Yeo's powerful and precise smashes quickly established a seven-point lead at 9-2 before closing the first set 21-16.

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025 has announced ticket prices starting from 1 million VND, offering unique experiences in the riverside city of Han River.

The HCM City Tourism Association will organise the 3rd Vietnamese Banh mi Festival from March 21 to 23, giving visitors a chance to experience culinary delights alongside exchanges with bakers, chefs, and food enthusiasts.

Hosting APEC 2027 presents both opportunities and challenge for Phu Quoc, as it will welcome thousands of delegates from leading global economies, international organisations, businesses, and the media.

The Group of Asia-Pacific states at the United Nations (UN) last weekend agreed to nominate Vietnam for the position of Chair of the 35th meeting of the States Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (SPLOS).

Pi Network sets March 14 as the final KYC deadline. Those who fail to verify by this date will permanently lose their mined Pi.

VIFA EXPO 2025, Vietnam’s largest indoor and outdoor furniture exhibition, will take place from March 5–8, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.

Asia remained the dominant market for Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fisheries products in the first two months of 2025, accounting for 42.2% of the total export value.