VOV.VN - Vietnam and Belgium are moving forward with a new step in cooperation to settle the consequences of war, as a project to treat dioxin-contaminated soil has been approved.

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.

Ho Chi Minh City will implement a market stabilisation programme covering around 350 essential medicines to ensure adequate supply and affordable prices for residents in 2026–2027.

Vietnam has underscored the vital role of forests in driving sustainable economic growth as it joins global celebrations of the International Day of Forests, observed annually on March 21.

VOV.VN - The Japanese government has allocated JPY50 billion in next-generation official development assistance (ODA) to support Vietnam in implementing policies for green transition, green growth and climate change adaptation.

VOV.VN - An annual international scientific seminar on successful decentralisation in the digital era, sharing experience between Vietnam and Nordic countries, was held in Hanoi on the morning of March 18, marking Nordic Day (March 23).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has granted circulation approval for several new vaccines in the 58th approval round, including Envacgen, a vaccine against hand, foot and mouth disease caused by Enterovirus A71 (EV71), as sporadic cases are still recorded.

VOV.VN - Google Maps has begun updating administrative boundaries in some provinces and cities in Vietnam, more than eight months after the merger of provinces and cities.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Pacific Airlines have been named the official carriers of the Hue Festival 2026 under a sponsorship agreement signed with the festival organising committee on March 17.

VOV.VN - Border guards received 344 Vietnamese citizens handed over by the Cambodian side at Hoa Lu International Border Gate on March 17, where four people were found to be wanted under decisions issued by police in several provinces and cities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ambassador to Argentina, Ngo Minh Nguyet, received CLATE President Julio Fuentes at the embassy in Buenos Aires on March 17, with the two sides discussing stronger cooperation between the Latin American and Caribbean public-sector union organisation and Vietnamese trade unions.

As part of the 10th Vietnam – China Border Defence Friendship Exchange, military medical teams from the two countries on March 17 jointly provided medical examinations and treatment for residents in Hoanh Mo commune in Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province and Dongxing city in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to commence construction of the Ben Thanh–Thu Thiem section of Metro Line No. 2 this April, in a push to fast-track its modern urban rail network and create a strategic corridor connecting key economic centres and major airports.

Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City have detected more than 84,500 traffic violations since the beginning of 2026 through a network of surveillance cameras combined with direct on-road monitoring.

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.

VOV.VN - Three crew members have died and two others were hospitalised in a suspected gas asphyxiation incident aboard a cargo vessel anchored off the coast of Ca Na, central Khanh Hoa province, authorities said.

VOV.VN - Storm activity in the East Sea in 2026 is forecast to be no higher than the multi-year average, but forecasters warn of a higher risk of stronger storms and more extreme rainfall as ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) shifts phase, with weather becoming more unpredictable and disaster risks increasing.

VOV.VN - The National Innovation Centre (NIC) in coordination with the Consulate General of Vietnam in San Francisco, recently held a seminar to strengthen connections with Vietnamese experts worldwide and mobilise their expertise to support science, technology and innovation development in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The North–South railway line through the Hai Van Pass, the only railway artery connecting northern and southern Vietnam, has resumed operations after a two-day suspension caused by a rockfall that damaged the track.

VOV.VN - A VIP terminal is under construction at Phu Quoc International Airport as part of an upgrade and expansion project to serve APEC 2027.

VOV.VN - Commanders of Vietnamese and Chinese naval task groups held a courtesy meeting on March 16 at Fangchenggang Port as part of activities linked to the 10th Vietnam–China Border Defence Friendship Exchange and a planned joint patrol and training exercise in the Gulf of Tonkin.

VOV.VN - Early in spring, local people of the K'Ho ethnic group in Lac Duong commune, Lam Dong province, head into the forest together, trekking upstream along the Krong No River to search for a special species of stream fish, which they bring home to enjoy or share as gifts.

For nearly two decades, the charity kitchen “Hieu va Thuong” (Understanding and Compassion) at the Ninh Thuan General Hospital, Khanh Hoa province, has kept its fires burning daily, providing free meals for poor patients and their relatives.

With the Law on Artificial Intelligence entering into force on March 1, 2026, the debate has moved beyond whether to embrace the technology to how best to develop and deploy it in a systematic, effective manner tailored to national circumstances.

A Chinese scholar has highlighted the significance of Vietnam’s election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, describing the event as an important political milestone as the country enters a new stage in socio-economic development and national governance.

A training course on Women, Peace and Security Agenda (WPS) for 2026, supported by Canada, officially opened on March 16 at the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) in Hanoi, highlighting the military’s role in promoting gender equality and supporting peace and security commitments.

VOV.VN - The Starlink satellite internet service for individual users in Vietnam is expected to cost about US$435 in the first month, including equipment and subscription fees, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

VOV.VN - A suspected drone was recently sighted near the approach path of Cat Bi International Airport, forcing several flights to enter holding patterns or divert to alternate airports, raising concerns over aviation safety.

Many members of the Vietnamese community in Japan have expressed their desire for the home country to have an increasingly professional and modern National Assembly (NA) capable of making breakthrough decisions to ensure sustainable development and enhance its standing on the international stage.

VOV.VN - A memorial ceremony was held on March 16 at the Son My Memorial Site in Tinh Khe commune, central Quang Ngai province, to mark the 58th anniversary of the massacre of 504 civilians in Son My village (March 16, 1968 – 2026).