Every March, from bustling cities to quiet villages, the graceful colours of “Ao dai” (traditional Vietnamese long dress) return to streets, offices and schools across the country as part of the annual “Ao dai Week” launched by the Vietnam Women's Union ahead of International Women's Day on March 8.

Hanoi has further affirmed its status as Vietnam’s largest craft village hub as four of its traditional villages have been officially recognised as members of the Global Network of Creative Craft Cities by the World Crafts Council (WCC).

As the Vietnamese people all are eager to the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term, scheduled for March 15, authorities across Hanoi are accelerating preparations to ensure the process is conducted democratically, lawfully and safely.

Gia Lai has become the first locality in Vietnam to install vessel monitoring systems (VMS) on fishing boats measuring from 12 metres to under 15 metres in length, as part of efforts to have the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card” warning against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing removed.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has proposed that universities from the Republic of Korea (RoK) study the possibility of opening branch campuses in Vietnam in order to expand educational cooperation and attract more reputable international higher education institutions to operate in the country.

VOV.VN - More than 12,000 Vietnamese citizens currently living, studying and working in the Middle East remain safe and stable, with no reports of anyone affected by ongoing regional conflicts, the Foreign Ministry said on March 5.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tech giant FPT has announced a partnership with Kyungpook National University (KNU) of the Republic of Korea to launch an international training programme in Vietnam, aiming to develop high-quality human resources in technology and business.

VOV.VN - Vietnam may experience longer and more intense heat waves in 2026 as the El Nino climate pattern is expected to re-emerge toward the end of the year, warn meteorological experts.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are intensifying measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by strengthening monitoring and traceability at local fishing ports.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese-crewed tanker diverted its course in the Gulf of Oman to rescue 21 sailors who abandoned a burning vessel, demonstrating swift humanitarian response amid heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

VOV.VN - The vessel KN-260 has embarked on a special voyage, carrying ballot boxes and an election task force to offshore waters to organise early voting for maritime law enforcement personnel on duty at sea.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Customs seized about 165kg of narcotics during a nationwide anti-drug campaign carried out over the Lunar New Year (Tet) period.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese police have prosecuted 30 individuals linked to the illegal streaming platform “Xoi Lac TV”, which is accused of copyright infringement and organisation of online gambling.

VOV.VN - Several Middle East airlines operating routes to Vietnam have introduced flexible support policies for passengers affected by flight cancellations and schedule adjustments caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has signed Decision No. 380/QD-TTg approving a project to develop and annually publicise minimum living standards as a basis for determining social policy benchmarks.

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) will establish a national artificial intelligence (AI) development fund for the 2026–2027 period, following Decision No. 367/QD-TTg promulgating the plan for the implementation of the Law on AI, recently signed by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.

Vietnam Customs announced on March 4 that officers at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport have uncovered four inbound passengers from Taiwan (China) allegedly attempting to smuggle a total of 12.3 kg of yellow metal suspected to be gold into Vietnam.

Viettel Networks, a subsidiary of Viettel Group, and Ericsson have signed a cooperation agreement on applying advanced technologies in telecom network operations, aiming to accelerate the development of autonomous networks and enhance service quality and customer experience.

The central province of Nghe An is stepping up monitoring of fishing vessels entering and leaving ports in a bid to address shortcomings in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

VOV.VN - Localities across Vietnam held send-off ceremonies on March 4 for thousands of young recruits beginning their mandatory military service this year.

VOV.VN - Scientists have documented four previously unrecorded bird species in Quang Tri province, including several of significant conservation value, according to the management board of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park.

Vietnamese airlines have been instructed not to operate flights through areas and airspace deemed to pose potential safety risks in the Middle East, amid ongoing military tensions in the region.

VOV.VN - Dozens of people have been hospitalised with suspected food poisoning after eating Bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwich) from an unbranded street-side shop in Vung Tau ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - A new survey released by the Prague-based STEM Institute for Empirical Research indicates that most Czechs have become more positive toward several foreign communities, with attitudes toward the Vietnamese community continuing to improve.

VOV.VN - Police in Hanoi have dismantled a transnational cyber fraud ring accused of impersonating Japanese law enforcement officers to scam victims living in Japan, authorities said on March 3.

Residents in Ho Chi Minh City will enjoy free rides on Metro Line No.1 (Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien) and bus services on March 15 to facilitate local voters' travel on election day.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s 19th Spring Red Festival, one of the country’s largest annual blood donation campaigns, has collected more than 5,000 units of blood within the first five days of its launch, underscoring strong community engagement and growing public awareness of voluntary blood donation.

The Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration (VIMAWA) has ordered heightened safety precautions for vessels and seafarers operating in the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions and growing threats to maritime security.

The south-central province of Khanh Hoa is stepping up preparations for the fifth working session with the European Commission (EC)’s inspection delegation on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

VOV.VN - FPT Corporation has officially participated in a new global industry coalition convened by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., joining leading technology companies to establish a milestone driven roadmap for the development and commercialization of AI native 6G networks.