Fishing boat sinks off Quang Nam coast, leaving 5 dead or missing
VOV.VN -A local fishing boat carrying 15 crew members has sunk at sea, resulting in five people dead or missing, confirmed authorities from Nui Thanh district of central Quang Nam province, on March 21.
Largest Vietnamese sandwich festival draws locals and tourists
VOV.VN - The third Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21, drawing a large number of locals and tourists keen to experience the unique flavours of Vietnamese bread.
Hanoi to install Km0 milestone near Hoan Kiem lake landmark
VOV.VN - Hanoi plans to place a Km0 milestone in front of the statue of King Ly Thai To in the flower garden area of the same name near Hoan Kiem Lake in the city centre.
Vietnam Intellectual Association in Belgium, Luxembourg launched
The Vietnam Intellectual Association in Belgium and Luxembourg (ViLaB) made its debut in Luxembourg on March 20 with the presence of Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh, Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg Nguyen Van Thao, and a large number of financial experts.
Air quality in Hanoi at worst level worldwide again
VOV.VN - Hanoi’s air quality has worsened since March 20 and the situation continued to deteriorate on March 21 morning, with many monitoring stations reporting unhealthy and even very unhealthy levels.
Automatic immigration gates officially put into operation at Da Nang airport
The Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT) on March 20 officially handed over the automatic immigration gate system (Autogate) to the Vietnam Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security.
One found, three missing after fishing boat sinks off Nghe An
VOV.VN - A crew member was found on March 20, while three others remain missing after a fishing boat sank on the afternoon of March 18 off the coast of Nghe An province.
Vietnam gains highest-ever place in global happiness ranking
VOV.VN - Vietnam has climbed up eight spots to reach 46th out of more than 147 countries and territories included in the 2025 World Happiness Report.
Public sector in Vietnam holds great potential for AI adoption
VOV.VN - A survey on AI applications in Vietnam’s public sector reveals limited adoption, lack of legal frameworks, and insufficient risk assessment, despite the technology’s transformative potential.
Scientists in UK lauds Vietnam’s resolution on science, technology
Resolution 57-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in the development of science and technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, has attracted significant attention from scientists in the UK.
PM calls for laws to reflect Party policies, boost development
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested aligning laws with the Party’s policies and guidelines, especially the recently-issued resolutions, conclusions and directives, during the Government’s law-making session in Hanoi on March 19.
Vietnam’s F&B Market focuses on sustainable growth
iPOS.vn and Nestlé Professional have released the 2024 Vietnam Food and Beverage (F&B) Market Report, highlighting shifts in consumer spending habits.
Major events to mark 100 years of revolutionary press
The Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) has announced key events celebrating the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2025) and the VJA’s 75th founding anniversary (April 21, 1950–2025).
Impressive acrobatics of fighter jets in training for V-Day celebration
VOV.VN - Su-30MK2 fighter jets and Yak-130 military aircraft performed stunning aerial maneuveurs in Dong Nai province on March 19 as part of their training for the upcoming the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2025).
Health Ministry takes prompt action to prevent a large-scale measles outbreak
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has established six inspection teams to oversee measles prevention efforts and implement a vaccination campaign amid a sharp rise in measles cases across the country.
VOV and CMG boost media cooperation amid digital boom
VOV.VN - Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and China Media Group (CMG) will increase the sharing of information and boost strategic cooperation amid digital boom.
Frost surprisingly sets in up north in mid-March
VOV.VN - Outside temperatures dropped to 0°C overnight on March 18, causing frost to form on the peak of Ta Xua Mountain in Yen Bai province that stands at 2,865 meters above sea level.
Wartime bomb safely detonated in Quang Tri
Sappers of the Quang Tri provincial Military Command on March 18 successfully detonated a magnetic bomb left over from the war.
Fishing boat sinks in central Vietnam, four crew members go missing
VOV.VN - A fishing boat with four people onboard sank on March 18 afternoon in the central province of Nghe An, leaving four crew unaccounted for.
Pfizer and VNVC share experience in vaccine production
VOV.VN - Pfizer Vietnam Company Limited (Pfizer VN) and Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 18 to share their experiences in vaccine production in Vietnam.
New book chronicles 50 years of Vietnam-Japan relations
A new book tracing the 50-year journey of Vietnam-Japan relations was introduced in Hanoi on March 18 by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Enterprises rewarded with over VND3 billion for emissions reduction
Eight enterprises have received a total of more than VND3.18 billion (nearly US$124,600) as rewards for their achievements in the “Transforming the rice value chain for climate resilient and sustainable development in the Mekong Delta” (TRVC) project.
Hanoi completes design for Dong Kinh – Nghia Thuc Square
The People’s Committee of Hanoi has completed a report detailing the design and renovation plans for Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square near Hoan Kiem Lake in the city downtown.
Earth Hour 2025 campaign to promote green transition
VOV.VN - Hanoi will launch its Earth Hour 2025 campaign on March 22, aiming to raise public awareness about energy conservation, environmental protection, and the nationwide transition to sustainable energy.
German philanthropist honored with Da Nang’s first-ever “Dedication Award”
VOV.VN - Prof. Dr. Erich Johann Lejeune, founder of "Heart for Heart" organization, has received Da Nang’s inaugural “Dedication Award” for nearly 20 years of contributions to cardiology development in the city.
22 prosecuted for engaging in US$78.3 million money-laundering ring
The investigation police agency of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on March 18 prosecuted 22 individuals in connection with a sophisticated money laundering operation that processed some VND2 trillion (US$78.3 million).
Vietnam attends 4th International Colloquium Patria in Havana
Vietnamese representatives attended the 4th International Colloquium Patria that opened in the Cuban capital of Havana on March 17.
Persons accused of involvement in bidding-related wrongdoings brought to trial
The Hanoi People's Court on March 17 commenced the first-instance trial of 13 defendants for their involvement in the case of violating bidding regulations that led to serious consequences at the Vietnam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT), the Advanced International Joint Stock Company (AIC) and relevant units.
Major projects to be launched in Hue city on its 50th liberation anniversay
A series of key infrastructure projects will commence or be inaugurated in Hue to mark the 50th anniversary of the central city’s liberation (March 26) and the 95th anniversary of its Party Organisation (April 1930-2025), local authorities announced on March 17.
Five former provincial Party Secretaries to be prosecuted in Phuc Son Group case
VOV.VN - The Investigation Police Agency of the Ministry of Public Security has completed its investigation and proposed prosecuting 41 defendants, including five former provincial Party Secretaries in a case related to Phuc Son Group JSC.