According to the latest update from the VIMAWA, as of late March 3, Vietnam has eight vessels with 160 crew members operating in the Middle East.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang today reiterated VN opposition to the use of force against sovereign nations while responding to reporters’ questions regarding the recent escalation of severe tensions in the Middle East.

The National Steering Committee for Search, Collection and Identification of Martyrs' Remains convened today to outline its 2026 tasks and launch a nationwide campaign to accelerate the identification and repatriation of martyrs’ remains.

All three acts presented by the Vietnam Circus Federation secured awards at the International Circus Festival Gold Elephant (Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant d’Or 2026), held in Girona, Spain, from February 27 to March 3.

The Embassy of Japan held a formal reception in Hanoi on March 3 evening to celebrate the 66th birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito.

The 19th Xuan Hong (Red Spring) Festival officially opened in Hanoi on February 3, with organisers aiming to collect 10,000 units of blood over the course of the campaign.

While not caught off guard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s postponement, Vietnam and coach Kim Sang Sik must now navigate added uncertainty ahead of the Malaysia rematch.

Authorities say the former minister received more than VND7 billion linked to two major hospital projects and has since returned part of the funds.

The recent Galaxy Unpacked event officially introduced the Galaxy S26 lineup with a host of notable upgrades. Yet amid the excitement, something critically important was entirely absent.

At the 2026 International AI Olympiad in Slovenia, Vietnamese high schoolers impressed judges with advanced machine learning solutions and ethical reasoning in artificial intelligence.

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) hold a pivotal role in strategic business fields. To achieve the goal of double-digit GDP growth, SOEs must truly become the driving force that leads and spreads growth.

Among Samsung’s 2026 lineup, Galaxy S26 Ultra clearly distances itself from the S26 and S26+, thanks to exclusive features, refined pricing strategy and stronger long-term value.

Both hybrids and EVs aim to save fuel and reduce emissions, hybrid vehicles and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) appeal to different customer groups, depending on usage conditions, affordability, and readiness to change consumption habits.

Double-digit growth is not just a story of pure political determination. It is a problem of internal strength.

In 2025, the gold market witnessed a sharp price surge. From around VND120 million per tael, the gold price climbed to VND180 million, equivalent to a 50 percent increase.

Apple Stores around the world are reportedly shifting into what insiders describe as “high alert” mode, with preparations comparable to those seen before the launch of a flagship iPhone.

In the heart of East London, Song Que has drawn loyal crowds for nearly a quarter of a century, with diners willing to queue for a steaming bowl of beef pho priced at VND550,000 (US$22).

HCMC has proposed that the Government recognize an administrative staffing quota aligned with on-the-ground realities, or allow the city to autonomously balance its total staffing based on the degree of budget self-reliance.

Fearing a massive price spike due to geopolitical instability, many residents are rushing to buy gold as a safe-haven asset, despite strict purchase limits remaining in place.

Seven years after the first Galaxy Fold, foldable smartphones have matured. Yet in 2026, owning one may be harder than ever - not because of technology, but because of cost.