The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 28 launched Vietnamese Language Day among the overseas Vietnamese community and a programme to seek Vietnamese language ambassadors abroad in 2026.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Nghi Son Refinery to diversify its crude oil supply sources and avoid reliance on any single supplier, stressing that ensuring stable inputs is critical to Vietnam’s energy security amid global volatility.

Vietnam will, for the first time, participate in the Venice Art Biennale in Italy with an independent art project and dedicated exhibition space.

Vietnam needs “breakthrough pushes” to safeguard national energy security while sustaining rapid and sustainable growth, Le Huu Phuc, Vietnam’s Trade Counsellor in Thailand told the Vietnam News Agency.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and Irish Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Neale Richmond have co-chaired a deputy foreign minister-level political consultation in Dublin, Ireland.

Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh on March 27 addressed the Vietnam–US Finance and Technology Dialogue, met with an Oregon delegation, held talks with California’s State Treasurer, and worked with companies exploring investment opportunities in Vietnam.

19 vessels owned by Vietnamese enterprises are currently operating in the Middle East, including four flying the Vietnamese flag and 15 registered under foreign flags.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for accelerating construction of Long Thanh International Airport in southern Dong Nai province to ensure it begins commercial operations in the fourth quarter of 2026.

A business dialogue themed "Advancing high-quality investment in Vietnam" has been held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance and FPT Nordics.

The Visit Vietnam Year 2026 under the theme “Gia Lai – Where the great forests meet the blue sea” officially kicked off in Gia Lai province on March 28 evening.

Vietnam saved an estimated 463,000 kWh of electricity during Earth Hour 2026, as households and businesses nationwide switched off lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm on March 28, according to the National System and Market Operation Company (NSMO).

When a representative of a business association recently proposed an investment cooperation idea, Pham Anh Tuan, the chair of Gia Lai People’s Committee, immediately suggested a direct meeting to discuss and explore implementation.

The Vietnam Register has clarified the classification rules on pickup passenger cars and pickup trucks, while addressing whether it is possible to convert a truck into a passenger car.

The Supreme People’s Procuracy has completed the indictment against former Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and related individuals, transferring the case file to the Hanoi People’s Court for trial.

Using illicit funds, Pho Duc Nam and his girlfriend built up collections of luxury cars, watches, jewelry and ultra-expensive real estate in prime locations, and defrauded investors of more than VND1,300 billion, an investigation has revealed.

Hanoi will run a low-emission zone on a trial basis starting July 1, 2026 in the central Hoan Kiem area, gradually controlling polluting vehicles and promoting green transport.

Nguyen Pham Nhat Thien Minh carried with him “steel” discipline, careful working habits, a strong sense of responsibility and perseverance, qualities that later proved essential while working at leading research centers in the world.

The next generation of iPhone could emerge as a new leader in mobile photography, combining powerful hardware with the image processing capabilities that Apple has long been known for.

Gold and real estate are both assets that help hedge against inflation risks. But how should investors allocate capital between the two amid rising geopolitical instability, surging oil prices and high interest rates?

Professor Nguyen Thi Lan has made her mark with three records marking her as the youngest or one of the youngest in each. She was elected as a National Assembly delegate for three consecutive terms: the 14th, 15th, and 16th.