VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for urgent modernisation of the country’s disaster prevention and response system, warning that increasingly extreme weather is posing serious risks to lives, property and economic stability.

Freedom of belief and religion is a fundamental human right, prescribed in Vietnamese laws and ensured in reality.

VOV.VN - A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Guangxi, China, late on March 31, about 5 km from Cao Loc commune in Lang Son province, northern Vietnam with tremors felt by local residents.

VOV.VN - Vietnam plans to provide free textbooks for all general education students nationwide starting from the 2029–2030 school year, according to a draft decree released by the Ministry of Education and Training.

VOV.VN - A weak cold air mass has triggered widespread showers and thunderstorms across northern Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued an urgent directive to strengthen patient triage, treatment capacity and infection control across the healthcare system, as cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) are rising rapidly, particularly in the southern region.

Representatives of the International Committee and national committees for the Vietnam Friendship Village signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on March 31, agreeing on a range of key areas of cooperation aimed at improving care, rehabilitation and support for victims of Agent Orange/dioxin during the 2026–2027 period.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong met with Greek Minister for Migration and Asylum Athanasios Plevris on March 30 to discuss labour cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City will stage an artistic fireworks display to mark the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-April 30, 2026), under a plan issued by the municipal People’s Committee.

VOV.VN - The BA.3.2 COVID-19 variant, also referred to as “Cicada”, has not been shown to cause more severe illness than previous variants, according to health experts.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Decision No. 515/QD-TTg on March 30, approving a project to enhance the operational capacity of Vietnam’s national cybersecurity protection force.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has issued an advisory to the Vietnamese community amid increasingly complex security developments in the country in recent days.

VOV.VN - A forum titled “Chinese and Vietnamese Youth Inheriting the Red Gene” took place on March 30 at Hebei Normal University in China, as part of the “Red Journey: Study and Research Programme for Vietnamese Youth-Camp on the Light of Ideals,” held from March 25 to April 1 in Yunnan and Hebei.

VOV.VN - Hanoi recorded 17 new COVID-19 cases across 12 wards and communes between March 20 and 27, reflecting a rise compared to previous weeks, according to the municipal Centre for Disease Control (CDC Hanoi).

VOV.VN - The 17th National Radio Festival will take place from April 11 to 13 in northern Quang Ninh province, reaffirming the vital role of radio in society and highlighting its transformation in the digital era.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha - Ho Chi Minh City (VBS HCMC) is preparing to convene its first congress for the 2026–2031 term, an event selected as a model congress for the entire country, according to a press congress on March 30.

Ahead of Cambodia’s traditional Choul Chnam Thmey New Year 2026, the Vietnamese Embassy in the country has organised a humanitarian outreach programme providing free medical examinations, health consultations, medicines and charity gifts to disadvantaged residents in Peam Ro district of Prey Veng province.

A workshop on gender integration in Vietnam’s post-war mine action activities was held in Hanoi on March 30, as part of a project aimed at enhancing women’s participation in peace and security efforts, funded by the Canadian Department of National Defence.

VOV.VN - Military Central Hospital 108 should continue to adopt a patient-centred approach, considering treatment quality as the highest measure of its reputation and brand, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

VOV.VN - As many as 61 people have been hospitalised with symptoms of suspected food poisoning after eating bánh mì (baguette), a popular dish in Vietnam, from the Q.H. shop in Ea Drang commune, central Dak Lak province.

VOV.VN - Police in central Thanh Hoa province have arrested a Chinese national accused of masterminding a large-scale investment scam through a fake e-commerce platform known as Merry Trade.

VOV.VN - Heavy rain was recorded in parts of Hanoi before dawn on March 30, with hail reported in some areas.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued guidelines for organising the Month of Action for Children 2026, aiming to promote the implementation of children’s rights while strengthening the responsibility of families, schools, agencies, organisations and individuals in caring for, educating and protecting children.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health has ordered urgent measures to contain a rapidly escalating outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, where infections, severe cases and fatalities are on the rise.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) 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 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).

VOV.VN - Thai Duy Anh, a ninth-grade student at the Asian International School in Ho Chi Minh City, will visit Timor-Leste from March 30 to April 2, 2026 at the official invitation of the Office of the President of Timor-Leste.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health has ordered close monitoring of the SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 variant reported in the US and said current assessments place its public health risk at a low level.

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.

Vietnamese students and young people in St. Petersburg have organised a series of meaningful activities during Youth Month to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931–2026), spreading the spirit of dynamism and creativity among Vietnamese youth abroad.