Despite cutting-edge technology, Starlink is expected to serve niche segments rather than challenge major telecom providers in Vietnam.

Authorities have detained the chairman of Duc Giang Chemicals Group and his son as part of a sweeping investigation into environmental, mining and accounting violations.

Vietnam calls for cooperation with Japan to stabilize crude oil supply amid rising geopolitical risks affecting global energy markets.

The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs held a March 18 press briefing to announce the outcomes of its earlier meeting.

The Vietnam–China Border Defence Friendship Exchange, since its launch in 2014, has become a bright spot in bilateral defence relations, evolving steadily in both scope and substance.

PM Pham Minh Chinh on March 18 requested ministries, sectors and localities to act more proactively, flexibly and effectively in implementing railway projects.

John W. Mitchell, President of GEA, noted that Vietnam is emerging as a critical link and a strategically significant destination within global technology supply chains.

Vietnam is gradually recalibrating its overseas market development strategy to align export expansion with sustainable development goals.

A tourism promotion conference for the Mekong Delta was held in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, on March 18, aiming to introduce the region’s potential, cultural space, and tourism offerings to international friends.

The craft of making "banh cuon Thanh Tri" (Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls) has officially been recognised as part of Vietnam’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage, upholding Hanoi’s long‑standing culinary traditions.

The conflict in the Middle East is disrupting aviation and shipping routes, prompting the Ministry of Construction to propose tax and fee cuts to help stabilise transport costs and logistics activities.

The global 6G alliance marks not only a technological milestone but also an opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to strengthen their position on the global technology landscape.

International container shipping has been affected by escalating conflicts in the Middle East, which have disrupted several major trade routes. Some vessels are unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing carriers to reroute their services.

Vietnamese travellers are placing growing emphasis on sustainable accommodation and tourism that benefits local communities, with 43% saying they want more eco-friendly lodging options to better plan their trips, according to a recent survey.

The Vietnamese Government is strongly committed to sustainable development, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, alongside accelerated energy transition, green growth and innovation across sectors.

Sixteen out of 18 national “.vn” domain names offered in the first auction session on March 18 were successfully sold. Auctions will continue on March 19 and 20, with 16 domain names available each day.

Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that strategic technologies must directly serve the goals of raising productivity and economic competitiveness, forming new industries, and securing technological autonomy in key sectors.

The Online Product Safety Summit in Hanoi on March 18, with participation from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and major e-commerce platforms, helped accelerate the rollout of an product safety portal for the bloc.

Vietnam and Belgium are teaming up in a new push to undo some of the nightmare damage from the Vietnam War after the Southeast Asian nation gave the green light to a major cleanup project targeting land poisoned by Agent Orange (AO).

Hanoi police on March 18 initiated criminal proceedings against 83 defendants linked to a major asset fraud ring led by Pho Duc Nam, widely known as “Mr Pips”.

The National Assembly Standing Committee continued its 55th session today with discussions on a draft NA resolution introducing coordination mechanisms and special policies to improve the prevention and resolution of int'l investment disputes.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will launch a nationwide campaign promoting energy conservation and green lifestyles in response to Earth Hour 2026, with a launching ceremony scheduled for March 21 in Hanoi.

Positive signals from the 49th World Travel Fair in Paris show Vietnam is on the right track in promoting itself as an attractive, safe and culturally rich global destination.

Volatility across international shipping routes has increased pressure on exporters as delivery times lengthen and logistics costs rise sharply.

The Government has introduced a consolidated legal framework to accelerate the development of social housing, aiming to expand home ownership opportunities for low-income earners while ensuring greater transparency and efficiency across the sector.