VOV.VN - The Vietnam national team secured a 3-1 win over Malaysia at Thien Truong Stadium in Ninh Binh province, northern Vietnam, in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.

Vietnam continues to rank among the fastest-growing economies in the Southeast Asia-6 group, alongside Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with strong growth expected to continue into 2026.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive, requesting stricter electricity-saving measures and accelerated development of self-produced, self-consumed rooftop solar power, as Vietnam moves to secure energy supply amid rising demand and global uncertainties.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has ordered credit institutions, foreign bank branches, and regional SBV offices to adopt concerted measures to stabilise interest rates, contributing to inflation control, macroeconomic stability, and economic growth.

The European Commission (EC) has launched a safeguard investigation into certain imported steel products amid a sharp rise in shipments, a move that could increase pressure on exporters, including Vietnam.

Representatives of the International Committee and national committees for the Vietnam Friendship Village signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on March 31, agreeing on a range of key areas of cooperation aimed at improving care, rehabilitation and support for victims of Agent Orange/dioxin during the 2026–2027 period.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong met with Greek Minister for Migration and Asylum Athanasios Plevris on March 30 to discuss labour cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam national team are set to begin preparations earlier than usual for the AFF Cup 2026, with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) considering plans to send the team abroad for a training camp as part of a more structured build-up.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Taco Fest 2026 will take place on April 18 at Naco 100 Garden on Au Co Street in Hanoi, with around 1,000 participants expected, bringing Mexican street cuisine back to the capital.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City will stage an artistic fireworks display to mark the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-April 30, 2026), under a plan issued by the municipal People’s Committee.