Vietnam is considering relaxing its two-child policy due to a low birth rate, one of the lowest in Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 1 signed a decision on the establishment of seven inspection teams to review and resolve difficulties and obstacles related to key transportation projects, aiming to achieve the target of 3,000 km of expressways in 2025.

VOV.VN - From March 1, Hanoi began piloting a ban on vehicles over 16 seats in the Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hoan Kiem District, leaving many drivers confused on the first day of enforcement.

The Vietnam National University (VNU) - Hanoi, in collaboration with the Tsinghua University of China, held an international workshop in Hanoi on March 1, discussing opportunities and challenges facing Vietnam – China higher education in the 21st century’s digital intelligence era.

City International Hospital (CIH) in Ho Chi Minh City on March 1 officially launched its in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) Centre - CIH, offering high-quality and specialised reproductive healthcare services.

Vietnam’s first national marine reserve - Bach Long Vi Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Hai Phong city - has played a vital role in preserving marine biodiversity and promoting sustainable fisheries since its establishment.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is set to experience two cold waves, with the stronger one arriving on March 6, bringing rain and chilly weather to northern and north-central regions, where mountainous areas could see temperatures drop as low as 10°C, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a directive to strengthen traffic safety measures in 2025.

Hanoi has approved a project to study the renovation of the historic Long Bien Bridge, using a non-refundable FASEP grant through the French Embassy in Vietnam.

Vietnam and Cuba are strengthening their medical collaboration in Angola with a newly signed agreement between the Vietnamese Embassy in Angola and Cuba’s Meditex General Clinic.

Passionate about both cinema and emerging technology, young director Pham Vinh Khuong is making waves with his innovative approach to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the arts.

VOV.VN - On March 1, the Duc Lien Commune People's Committee in Vu Quang District, Ha Tinh province, reported a train-truck collision at Hoa Duyet Station in Lien Hoa village, causing the train to derail and damaging several meters of track.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and the Vietnam Youth Federation launched Youth Month 2025 and the 'March for the Border' program on March 1 in Duc Hue district, Long An province.

Commune-level public security officers will take on a greater role in handling administrative procedures for citizens and businesses, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced at a press briefing on February 28.

VOV.VN - The Political Bureau of the Party Central Committee on February 28 decided to waive all tuition fees for students from preschool to high school in the public school system nationwide, starting from the 2025-2026 academic year.

Measures to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and preparations for the upcoming inspection by the European Commission (EC) were discussed at a conference organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in the south-central coastal province of Phu Yen on February 27.

The Government on February 27 promulgated Resolution No. 37/NQ-CP on the plan on implementing the National Marine Spatial Planning in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.

The healthcare sector has achieved remarkable milestones in providing medical services in 2024 - the first year the amended Law on Medical Examination and Treatment takes effect, according to Health Minister Dao Hong Lan.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his confidence in Hanoi-based Huu Nghi Hospital’s continued efforts to uphold its fine traditions, foster unity, and achieve even greater success in protecting and improving public health.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long signed a decision approving the National Strategy for the Elderly until 2035, with a vision toward 2045, that aims to enhance employment opportunities, healthcare, social welfare, and community engagement for senior citizens as Vietnam faces an aging population.

The International Council for the Day of Vesak (ICDV) and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) convened their second meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on February 26 to discuss preparations for the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 (UNDV).

VOV.VN - Northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam were once again hit by hailstorms on the evening of February 26, with hail falling in Phieng Lan village, Nam Cha commune, Nam Nhun district in Lai Chau province, and parts of Phu Yen district in Son La province.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon introduced New Zealand’s education system and highlighted the long-standing educational ties between his country and Vietnam while addressing the New Zealand-Vietnam EduConnect education event at the Foreign Trade University (FTU) in Hanoi on February 26.

A delegation from the Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH) led by its Chairman of the Members' Council and CEO Nguyen Tien Thanh paid a working visit to Cuba to strengthen cooperation in the publishing field between Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Coast Guard rescued a Vietnamese sailor on February 26 after he suffered acute appendicitis aboard a Panama-flagged vessel near Con Dao Island, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

Traffic accidents and fatalities have seen a notable decline in the first two months of 2025, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.

Ensuring public health remains a priority in Vietnam’s socio-economic development strategy, State President Luong Cuong affirmed at a meeting with a delegation of distinguished medical professionals in Hanoi on February 26, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Vietnamese Doctors’ Day (February 27, 1955 – 2025).

VOV.VN - A 1.4-meter-long wartime bomb weighing approximately 250 kilograms has been discovered in Khai Xuan commune, Phu Tho province.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has achieved significant progress in carrying out the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in areas such as maternal and child healthcare, gender equality, job creation, and sustainable growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s hosting of the 4th Summit of the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) in April is a strong testament to the international community’s recognition of the country’s commitment to transformation as a contribution to motivating nations to join hands in pursuit of green and sustainable development.