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.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s recent visit to Russia, during which several cooperation agreements were reached, particularly in the energy sector, has been viewed by Russian experts as a strategic move that could reshape bilateral cooperation.

VOV.VN - Localities across Vietnam have launched activities in response to Earth Hour 2026 under the theme “Green Innovation-Green Future”, aimed at raising public awareness and promoting energy saving and efficient use.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi People’s Committee has submitted a draft resolution to the municipal People’s Council on support and allowances for police, military and coordinating forces performing political security protection tasks, with total funding estimated at about VND229.66 billion.

Vietnam’s publishing industry is stepping up efforts to build a comprehensive digital ecosystem as reading habits rapidly shift toward online platforms, posing both opportunities and challenges for the sector.

VOV.VN - Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City on March 27 received delegations from Russia’s Perm and Tyumen regions, expressing a wish to expand cooperation with Russian localities and contribute to strengthening the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met Mariam J. Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam on March 27 in Hanoi to advance cooperation initiatives in water resources, agriculture and the environment.

More than 150 Vietnamese students and lecturers from eight universities attended a seminar on Ho Chi Minh’s activities in China and visited sites where the Vietnamese leader worked and lived in Kunming, Yunnan province, on March 26.

VOV.VN - Police in central Nghe An province have arrested a particularly dangerous fugitive after eight years on the run in Laos under a false identity.

Several academic disciplines at Vietnamese universities have improved their positions in the latest global rankings released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

VOV.VN - Law enforcement agencies from Vietnam, China and Laos have launched a regional cooperation mechanism dubbed the “Green Triangle” to strengthen joint efforts against transnational crime and maintain security in border areas.

VOV.VN - Authorities in Hanoi will suspend all road traffic on Long Bien Bridge for 60 days starting from 9 a.m. on March 28 to May 27, to carry out urgent repair works.