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).

VOV.VN - On the evening of March 15, at Noi Bai International Airport, the Ministry of Public Security held a departure ceremony for Task Group No. 8, whose members will serve in the United Nations peacekeeping mission at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in the Republic of South Sudan in 2026.

VOV.VN - Police in central Da Nang city have dismantled a drug trafficking ring that used social media platforms and messaging applications to sell cannabis online, seizing around 20 kilograms of suspected marijuana during the investigation.

The Ho Chi Minh City Management Centre of Public Transport under the municipal Department of Construction launched a public electric bicycle service on March 15, marking a new step in efforts to expand green urban mobility.

VOV.VN - Authorities at Mong Cai International Border Gate, Quang Ninh province, have detained a foreign national for allegedly attempting to smuggle more than 750 grams of gold into Vietnam while completing immigration procedures.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is forecast to turn sunny and warmer from March 17 as the ongoing cold air weakens, with temperatures in many areas expected to exceed 33°C.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised members of the Vietnamese community living, studying and working in the country to closely follow updated civil defence instructions issued by the Israeli Home Front Command amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Tran Xuan Binh, an English teacher at Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted (Ninh Binh), has spent nearly 10 years training the school's national merit exam teams and has served as the head coach three times.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha has laid stress on the importance of ensuring women’s access to justice and shared Vietnam’s experience in legal aid and the prevention of gender-based violence at the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York.

Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities and businesses operating in the southern metropolis have stepped up strategic orientations and concrete action programmes to translate Resolution No.68-NQ-TW of the Politburo into practice and create conditions for the private sector to make breakthroughs and become a key growth driver.

VOV.VN - Many streets across Ho Chi Minh City are taking on a festive look with national flags, banners and posters promoting the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

VOV.VN - A delegation from the Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department under Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, led by Deputy Director Colonel Hoang Ngoc Huynh, visited Bratislava in Slovakia for working meetings and exchanges on cooperation in firefighting and rescue operations.

Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass underscored the significance of the March 15 election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, while expressing optimism for intensified parliamentary collaboration to reinforce Vietnam-Switzerland ties.

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 rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the global labour market. While the technology may replace some jobs, it is also creating new opportunities and requiring workers to improve their skills and adaptability.

VOV.VN - The remains of a Vietnamese war martyr have been discovered in a cave in central Quang Tri province, along with several personal belongings including a Chinese chess set and other wartime artifacts, according to a search team.

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.

VOV.VN - The Akabot Agentic Automation plaform, developed by Vietnam’s telecom giant FPT, has recently been granted a patent by the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office for the automated solution that separates and classifies input documents using machine learning.

VOV.VN - The UK-based Times Higher Education (THE), one of the world's largest university ranking organisations, has announced Southeast Asia ranking with the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City becoming the only Vietnamese representative to enter Top 15.

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.