A Vietnamese delegation, represented by the Que Huong (Homeland) Choir, participated in the 28th International Choral Festival of Paris, one of the world’s reputable festivals that bring together choirs from many countries.

As the tourism sector is striving to meet the targets set in the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Development Plan to 2030, connecting “brand heritage” is emerging as a "key" to creating distinctive tourism products.

NFI urged Vietnam to continue strengthening data collection, including fishermen logbook systems, observer programmes and measures to reduce bycatch.

Amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, global demand for semiconductors is soaring, creating both opportunities and competition pressure.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed a decision to approve the strategy for the development and application of atomic energy for peaceful purposes through 2035, with a vision to 2050.

Vietnam will prioritise funding sources with favourable terms, fewer conditions, flexible procedures and diverse financial instruments, especially those offering technology transfer and technical assistance.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an update on some active notices to air missions (NOTAMs) in the Middle East conflict zones.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received UAE Ambassador to Vietnam Bader Abdullah Almatrooshi in Hanoi on March 17 to advance the implementation of outcomes from his recent phone talks with the UAE President.

Analysts identify rising operational costs as the key factor behind the exodus. In 2025, platforms simultaneously rolled out fee hikes ranging from 10–15%, significantly increasing the financial burden on merchants.

The return of a billion-dollar high-tech project highlights the effectiveness of Vietnam’s strategy to selectively attract FDI, prioritising advanced technology and high value-added investments.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai on March 16 held talks with Frédéric Cheneau, Vice President for International Business Development at Assystem, to discuss cooperation in nuclear power.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 16 signed a decision issuing a plan for enforcing the Law on Cybersecurity, setting out detailed tasks, deadlines and responsibilities for relevant units to drive its effective rollout.

Vietnam aims to have least 30% of adults holding savings accounts by 2030, according to the draft Financial Inclusion Strategy for the 2026–2030 period.

Airports in Vietnam are set for a digital connectivity boost as Ericsson and the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) join forces to deliver next-generation mobile infrastructure for major airport projects across the country.

Positioned as a business-to-business (B2B) event, the expo will focus on direct matchmaking activities, enabling companies to meet potential partners, seek importers and distributors, and explore investment opportunities.

Vietnam Airlines announced on March 17 that it will change its operating terminals at several international airports starting from late March in a move to improve service quality, enhance passenger experience.

The investigation police agency under the Hanoi Department of Public Security has launched criminal proceedings against five suspects in an alleged fraud case involving the FTXF cryptocurrency.

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Gen. Luong Tam Quang and his Chinese counterpart Wang Xiaohong recently co-chaired the ninth ministerial-level conference on crime prevention and control, as part of Wang’s visit to Vietnam from March 15-17.

Unique cultural values of the Muong people will be introduced for the first time at the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and Hung Kings Temple Festival 2026, adding a fresh highlight to one of Vietnam’s most significant cultural events.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the 17th Vietnam–China Steering Committee meeting in Hanoi on March 17.