A Vietnamese court has sentenced ten women involved in a cross-border commercial surrogacy network that transported women abroad for embryo implantation before returning to Vietnam for childbirth.

Revenue across VN's publishing industry reached approximately VND4.165 trillion (US$170 million) in 2025, while state budget contributions totaled VND532.9 billion (US$21.7 million), marking a 56.9 percent increase compared with the previous year.

A Boeing 727-200 left at Noi Bai International Airport for nearly two decades will now serve as a training model for aviation students.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Vietnam has mobilized roughly 4 million barrels of oil from partners to ensure short-term supply and help calm market concerns.

Many petrol stations across Vietnam have started limiting the amount of fuel each customer can purchase as prices surge and demand spikes sharply.

A cold air mass is sweeping across northern Vietnam, bringing cooler temperatures and rain before sunshine is expected to return soon.

A 200-year-old well in Vung Tau is tied to a legend about Emperor Gia Long striking the ground with his sword to summon water.

Vietnam’s women’s team suffered a narrow defeat against Chinese Taipei, complicating their group standings but still leaving a path open toward the World Cup.

The Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) has announced a comprehensive roadmap to develop junior golf from 2026 to 2031, aiming to build a professional and transparent system that nurtures young talents and prepares them for international competition.

On the evening of March 9, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held phone calls with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar to discuss energy cooperation.

Vietnam’s stock market suffered an unprecedented plunge, losing more than 6.5% in a single session as nearly all major stocks fell sharply. Escalating conflict in the Middle East and a surge in global oil prices heavily affected investor sentiment.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a phone call on March 9 with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations between Vietnam and Kuwait.

The deployment and development of 5G networks in Vietnam not only bring technological benefits but also drive sustainable economic growth, enhance national competitiveness, and support industrialisation and modernisation.

The government has issued a new decree reducing import tariffs on several fuel products and petroleum inputs to zero percent to help stabilize domestic supply.

Southeast Asia is set to see a warmer-than-usual early summer, potentially raising power demand and straining grids at a time when the Middle East conflict has tightened energy supplies in the region.

Around 90 scientific papers are being showcased in plenary, parallel, and poster sessions, covering topics like environmental pollution, toxicology, public health, risk assessment, remediation technologies, and environmental management policies.

Preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026-2031 tenure are underway, with modernised procedures and digital transformation enhancing transparency and voter participation nationwide.

According to the latest announcement from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), Vietnam ranked eighth among countries and territories outside the US in LEED-certified floor area in 2025.

Vietnam’s pepper export earnings in 2026 are expected to surpass the record level in 2025 thanks to persistently high prices, promising better incomes for farmers and stronger profits for exporters despite a tightening supply.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 9 chaired meetings of the Standing Government to review several important policy issues, including relocation and resettlement plans for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project.

Once a poor rural area exposed to the harsh climate of central Vietnam, Phuc Trach commune in Ha Tinh province is now widely known as a center of the agarwood industry, generating hundreds of billions of Vietnamese dong each year.

The Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad 2026 brings together top young mathematicians, with Vietnam’s team expected to deliver strong performances at the prestigious regional competition.

Many tech critics argue that Apple’s new low-cost MacBook Neo is underpowered, but they may be judging it by the wrong standards.

Bui Anh Tu, an 11th-grade student majoring in Physics at Bien Hoa High School for the Gifted in Ninh Binh province, won first prize in Physics at the national excellent student selection exam for the 2025-2026 school year with a score of 28.

Unveiled at Mobile World Congress, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is attracting attention in the mid-range smartphone segment with a bold claim of up to 140x zoom.