Vietnam to witness rare ‘Blood Moon’ on March 3 evening

People across Vietnam will have the chance to observe a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a “Blood Moon,” on the evening of March 3, when the Moon turns a striking copper red as it moves fully into Earth’s shadow.

Suspected food poisoning cases linked to HCM City banh mi shop rise to 22

Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have recorded 22 suspected food poisoning cases after patients consumed banh mi from a shop on Phan Van Tri Street.

Military handover ceremonies to be held nationwide on March 4-5

The 2026 military enlistment handover ceremonies will take place across the country on March 4 and 5 at designated handover points in provinces and centrally governed cities.

Vietnam women’s futsal team defeat Indonesia to claim Southeast Asian bronze

Vietnam’s women’s futsal team wrapped up their campaign at the 2026 Southeast Asian Women’s Futsal Championship with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Indonesia in the third-place playoff.

National Assembly Vice Chair raises concern over tutoring fees

The National Assembly Standing Committee heard concerns that additional learning fees are now higher than before the new rules took effect.

E-inspection rollout in Ho Chi Minh City hit by system congestion

On the first day of issuing electronic inspection certificates, software glitches left inspection centers overloaded and drivers waiting for hours.

Doctors perform Vietnam’s first robot-assisted surgery for rare lung condition

Surgeons at Binh Dan Hospital have successfully used a robotic system to remove the lower lobe of a patient’s left lung affected by intralobar pulmonary sequestration, a rare congenital malformation.

Why traffic police cut speed limits on parts of North - South Expressway

Authorities say steep gradients, changing topography and limited emergency lanes prompted adjustments to speed regulations on a key eastern corridor.

The top positions in Vietnam’s leadership will not take the oath twice

The 16th National Assembly will elect key state leaders at its inaugural session, with the oath-taking ceremony to be held only once after all positions are consolidated.

Foreign nationals caught gambling in hotel basement in Nha Trang

Authorities caught 13 foreign nationals gambling illegally inside a beachfront hotel basement in Nha Trang, seizing US$3,500 and related documents.

When every corner of Hue turns picture-perfect

From February to early April, Hue enjoys clear skies and gentle sunshine, creating the perfect backdrop for sightseeing and romantic getaways.

1,000-year-old temple in Ninh Binh draws young couples seeking love

Built in the 10th century, Duyen Ninh Pagoda has become a popular destination for young people praying for romance and marriage at the start of the year.

Nguyen Thanh Nghi urges protection for national brands in equitization

Head of the Central Policy and Strategy Commission Nguyen Thanh Nghi stressed that the new orientation set out in Resolution 79 must be thoroughly grasped: equitization must not weaken the State’s control in key fields.

Cheap smartphones near extinction as memory crisis deepens

A prolonged global memory shortage is reshaping the smartphone market, pushing up costs and signaling the end of the ultra-affordable handset era.

New mechanism expected to lead state banks to Asia top 100

Resolution 79, which allows the use of all proceeds from equitization and divestment to increase charter capital for state-owned enterprises, is a breakthrough in the State's capital investment thinking.

Experts suggest 4 key reforms to professionalize SOEs

To transform SOEs into a driving force for double-digit GDP growth, experts have emphasized the urgent need to classify enterprises by function, ensure operational independence, and professionalize the state's ownership role.

Galaxy S27 tipped for major battery breakthrough

Samsung may finally move beyond the 5,000 mAh ceiling with silicon-carbon batteries, potentially debuting on the Galaxy S27 next year.

HCMC prioritizes metro projects linking to Long Thanh airport

Ho Chi Minh City has identified the Ben Thanh - Thu Thiem metro segment as an urgent project, ordering agencies to ensure construction begins before April 20.

Hanoi to deploy UAVs for stroke emergency response

In a first for Vietnam, Duc Giang Hospital is piloting UAVs to transport medicines and test samples, with plans to extend the service to stroke emergencies.

Digital landscape shows shift toward experience-led competition, report says

Vietnam’s digital market is entering a phase of experience-led competition as overall user growth moderates and generational preferences fragment across platforms, according to a quarterly report by Decision Lab.

Politburo appoints new standing deputy minister of agriculture

The Politburo has reassigned Trinh Viet Hung to serve as standing deputy minister of Agriculture and Environment, while naming a new Party Secretary for Lao Cai.

Pu Huong outlying botanical garden – “living museum” of tropical plant species

The outlying botanical garden of Pu Huong Nature Reserve, established in 2002 in Quy Hop commune, the central province of Nghe An, has earned the moniker “living museum” for its extensive collection of tropical plant species.

Vietnam advances toward mastering UAV technology

Enterprises producing the latest in high-tech unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are seeing their businesses take-off – reaching new heights around the world.

Resolution 79-NQ/TW: SOEs take core role in mega projects

In Hanoi, SOEs are pouring capital into multi-purpose urban zones, a deliberate move to ease choking urban pressures while securing the capital’s expansion for decades to come

Vietnamese embassies in the Gulf issue urgent advisory notices to citizens

Vietnamese embassies in the Gulf on February 28 issued urgent notices advising Vietnamese citizens there to limit non-essential travel and avoid security-sensitive locations to ensure their safety.