President of the Vietnamese Association in Mexico Nguyen Huu Dong has put forward proposals to improve the National Assembly (NA)’s operational efficiency as Vietnam gears up for the election of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2030 tenure.

Amid mounting urbanisation pressures and rising growth demands, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating investment in large-scale strategic infrastructure projects across transport, urban development and digital systems, aiming to remove long-standing bottlenecks while creating spillover benefits for economic growth.

Authorities in the southern province of Dong Nai have warned organisations and individuals not to recruit foreign workers who violate Vietnam’s immigration and residency regulations, following the discovery of dozens of such cases during recent inspections.

In response to the International Day of Happiness (March 20), the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports is launching a series of community and communication activities under the theme “Happiness for every family,” aiming to promote the values of Vietnamese families.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Space Centre was inaugurated on March 13, marking a significant milestone in the country’s strategy to develop space technology and deepen cooperation with Japan in the field.

VOV.VN - Authorities in Hanoi are seeking public feedback on a comprehensive master plan for the Vietnamese capital that outlines long-term development goals over the next 100 years, including a target of per capita income approaching US$100,000 by 2065.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on March 12 issued a notice to the Vietnamese nationals living, studying, and working there, urging heightened caution amid a complex security situation following a surge in missile and drone strikes in recent days.

VOV.VN - A Switzerland-funded tourism project is helping improve hospitality management training in Hue city, central Vietnam, through a partnership with local universities and a Swiss hotel management programme.

VOV.VN - Religious organisations in Thanh Hoa province are actively promoting voter participation and civic awareness ahead of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term.

The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City on March 12 sentenced four defendants to death for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking ring in the city.

The central province of Quang Tri is implementing a range of coordinated measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing while preparing documentation and conditions for an upcoming inspection by the European Commission (EC).

The President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace on March 12 received valuable documentary photographs of President Ho Chi Minh, offering authentic glimpses into the revolutionary leader’s political and diplomatic activities.

From the perspective of students at universities in Nghe An province, who are often referred as Gen Z, the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term represents not merely an administrative procedure but an important milestone in political maturity.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up disease control and production optimisation to promote sustainable livestock development, officials and experts said at a conference held in Hanoi on March 12.

The “Green Hero Solution” project aimed at promoting circular food systems and climate-resilient agriculture in Vietnam was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on March 12.

VOV.VN - The organising board of the Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad (APMO) 2026 has announced the list of the top 10 Vietnamese students who achieved the highest scores in the domestic round of the competition.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam prepares for the coming National Assembly and local People's Councils for the 2026–2031 period, Vietnamese nationals in Thailand are closely following developments in their homeland.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will send 4,200 workers to the Republic of Korea (RoK) in 2026 under the Employment Permit System (EPS), according to a plan agreed between Ministry of Home Affairs of Vietnam and Ministry of Employment and Labour of the Republic of Korea.

VOV.VN - With two days remaining before voters head to the polls on March 15, localities across Vietnam are completing final preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

A high-level executive leadership forum focusing on strengthening Vietnam - US relations through technology cooperation was jointly held in Washington D.C. on March 11 by the Embassy of Vietnam in the US, the Weatherhead East Asian Institute of Columbia University, and the US -ASEAN Business Council (USABC).

Vietnam is now taking steps to enhance its global profile through a comprehensive communication strategy aimed at promoting the country’s image overseas for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

A dialogue on South–South cooperation to enhance access to justice for women and girls was held at the UN Green One House in Hanoi on March 11 to mark International Women’s Day 2026.

VOV.VN - Police in Ho Chi Minh City have broken up a cross-border drug trafficking ring that transported synthetic narcotics from Cambodia into Tay Ninh province for distribution in several localities.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has encouraged people and businesses to prioritise electric vehicles, public transport and biofuels in order to reduce reliance on fossil fuels amid sharp fuel market fluctuations.

VOV.VN - Recent fluctuations in fuel prices have raised travel costs, leading many people in major cities to adjust their commuting habits.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is experiencing sunny intervals as a weakening cold air mass gradually loses influence, before a new surge of cold air is expected to arrive, bringing rain and colder weather, according to the National Centre for Hydro Meteorological Forecasting.

A delegation led by French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Etienne Ranaivoson paid a working visit to Can Tho city on March 11 and attended a ceremony presenting the Label FrancEducation accreditation plaque to the Chau Van Liem High School.

VOV.VN - A court in Ho Chi Minh City has sentenced 19 defendants in a large-scale case involving illegal cross-border money transfers and money laundering, with financial flows totaling trillions of Vietnamese dong and tens of millions of US dollars between Vietnam and foreign countries.

VOV.VN - The World Health Organization (WHO) said on March 11 it had delivered five vials of botulism antitoxin to Da Nang city to support the treatment of three critically ill patients suspected of botulism poisoning.

VOV.VN - The application of artificial intelligence in typhoon forecasting and the need for stronger data sharing were discussed at the 58th session of the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee held in Jeju, the Republic of Korea (RoK), from March 10 to 13.