A rare mushroom in Phu Quoc appears only after early rains, lasting just weeks before vanishing, making it a prized seasonal delicacy.

As Vietnam steps up efforts to fulfil its green growth commitments and respond to climate change, financial and technological cooperation with international partners is entering a new phase.

Connoisseurs frequently cite “pho Co” as the gold standard of traditional pho, where handed-down family recipes and time-honoured techniques create pure magic in a bowl.

The Laos–Vietnam Cooperation Committee convened a conference in Vientiane on March 19 to review and disseminate outcomes of the 48th session of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee.

No Vietnamese citizen is subject to discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, and the activities of religious organisations are guaranteed in accordance with the law.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang provided updates on consular protection for Vietnamese citizens in the Middle East at the ministry’s regular press briefing on March 19.

As Vietnam’s economy faces new requirements to sustain growth, Ho Chi Minh City’s industrial sector is attracting increasing attention from foreign enterprises seeking technology transfer opportunities.

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) on March 19 led a delegation of 28 Australian agriculture and food enterprises to Ho Chi Minh City to attend a Vietnam-Australia trade and investment forum.

Vietnam has successfully carried out its first domino multi-organ transplant, a landmark medical achievement that underscores the country’s rapidly advancing organ transplantation expertise

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi – Quang Ninh high-speed railway project is scheduled to take place on April 12.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly seen as a key driver of business growth in the new era as Vietnamese enterprises accelerate digital transformation and harness AI to improve efficiency, cut costs and unlock new revenue streams.

Vietnam’s view is that unity among ethnic groups is a strategic issue within the broader framework of national solidarity. Stability is an important foundation for sustainable and faster development.

Vietnam’s data centre market is on a growth trajectory, offering ample opportunities for expansion, experts said.

Vietnam has cooperated with the European Union (EU) in addressing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing on a constructive spirit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed on March 19.

Hoi An has been named among “The 51 most beautiful places in the world” by British magazine Time Out, while Da Nang International Airport has, for the third consecutive year, secured a place in the world’s Top 100 airports by Skytrax.

Citizens and litigants can now access case information and monitor handling progress through online platforms, reducing the need for in-person visits to courts, saving time and costs, and enhancing public supervision of judicial activities.

Belgium and the Aquitara ecosystem called on the province to facilitate the implementation of their programmes and projects, including allocating cleared land with full legal status within planned eco-industrial parks or economic development zones.

Industry insiders said the country’s urbanisation processes are being reshaped, with focus shifting from simple expansion to integrated urban development linked by modern infrastructure and higher value creation.

Though Vietnam’s rate is comparatively lower than some regional peers, nearly one in four users was still affected, underscoring the continued need for strong web security practices.

Retail fuel prices were increased across the board from 23:00 on March 19 following a joint decision by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Ministry of Finance.