Hanoi has further affirmed its status as Vietnam’s largest craft village hub as four of its traditional villages have been officially recognised as members of the Global Network of Creative Craft Cities by the World Crafts Council (WCC).

Ship 016 – Quang Trung of Brigade 162 under Naval Region 4 on March 5 arrived at Coonawarra Naval Base in Darwin, Australia’s Northern Territory, making logistical and technical preparations before continuing its voyage to Sydney.

Vietnam and the UK are strengthening cooperation to advance the development of a modern derivatives commodity market, seen as a key component in Vietnam’s roadmap to build an International Financial Centre.

Hanoi has been named among the world’s 50 most beautiful cities by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, highlighting the Vietnamese capital’s enduring charm and cultural depth.

Four Vietnamese banks have secured spots among the world’s 100 strongest banking brands in the Brand Finance Banking 500 2026 report, highlighting the rising global profile of Vietnam’s banking industry.

Analysts at VinaCapital said the direct impact from rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on VN economy under the baseline scenario is expected to remain limited although the conflict is pushing up global oil prices and safe-haven assets.

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in February rose 1.14% from the previous month as prices increased in most major groups of goods and services, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance announced on March 6.

FDI disbursed in Vietnam during the first two months of 2026 is estimated at 3.21 billion USD, up 8.8% year-on-year and the highest level recorded for the period in the past five years, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Vietnam’s total foreign trade value reached 155.7 billion USD in the first two months of 2026, up 22.2% year-on-year, while the country recorded a trade deficit of 2.98 billion USD.

Trading platforms at the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang city should be launched early and introduced to the global market, according to Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

The People’s Committee of the northern province of Hung Yen and Thien Y – Huy Anh Environmental Energy JSC (CNTY–EUZY Group, China) on March 6 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Phu Cu waste-to-energy plant project in Doan Dao commune.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung suggested that the two sides enhance mutual understanding and political trust, expand trade and investment ties and promote cooperation in science and technology.

The northern province of Quang Ninh is set pilot normal customs clearance on weekends at the Bac Luan II Bridge area of the Mong Cai International Border Gate starting March 7.

The Prime Minister on March 6 issued a decision establishing the Central Civil Defence Fund and its operating regulations, assigning it to the Ministry of National Defence for management.

As an active and responsible member of the Francophone community, Vietnam will continue contributing to its common efforts to promote peace, stability and sustainable development in member countries and globally.

The 12th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2026 officially opened on March 6 evening, launching a month-long celebration of Vietnam’s iconic traditional dress under the theme “Golden Threads – Weaving Aspirations”.

The central city of Da Nang has released a master plan for Da Nang International Airport for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision extending to 2050.

From 2026, the industrial real estate market in the northern region is forecast to enter a new growth phase as strategic infrastructure projects near completion, supply expands, and green industrial parks become a decisive factor for FDI.

Quitting a job with a good pay of VND40 million per month to open a homestay, Tran Van Minh had a dream of "leaving the city for the countryside", but his goal was shattered after he suffered a loss of nearly VND800 million.

High rental costs on prime streets are becoming a major barrier, forcing many young entrepreneurs to abandon their startup dreams.