Tag: Vietnam
Over 12,000 Vietnamese citizens in Middle East safe amid regional tensions
VOV.VN - More than 12,000 Vietnamese citizens currently living, studying and working in the Middle East remain safe and stable, with no reports of anyone affected by ongoing regional conflicts, the Foreign Ministry said on March 5.
EU acknowledges Vietnam’s efforts to combat IUU fishing
VOV.VN - European Union (EU) ambassadors and representatives have acknowledged Vietnam’s efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed the country’s commitment to sustainable fisheries and closer cooperation with the EU.
Vietnam and Russia seek stronger cooperation in emergency response
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Russian Minister for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief Aleksander Kurenkov in Hanoi on March 5, discussing measures to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in emergency response and disaster management.
El Nino forecast to return in late 2026, more extreme weather expected
VOV.VN - Vietnam may experience longer and more intense heat waves in 2026 as the El Nino climate pattern is expected to re-emerge toward the end of the year, warn meteorological experts.
U23 Vietnam invited to CFA Team China Cup after Iran withdrawal
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s U23 football team have been invited to participate in the CFA Team China Cup 2026 in Xi’an after Iran withdrew from the tournament, according to an announcement by the Chinese Football Association (CFA).
PM calls for flexible policy response to global uncertainties
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 5 urged authorities to maintain flexible and proactive economic policies to safeguard macroeconomic stability and sustain strong growth amid an increasingly uncertain global environment.
Vietnam takes Chair of ASEAN Furniture Industries Council AFIC
VOV.VN - Vietnam has assumed the chairmanship of the ASEAN Furniture Industries Council (AFIC), with the leadership handover taking place during HawaExpo 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on March 4.
Middle East tensions threaten oil supply, Vietnam faces three economic scenarios
VOV.VN - Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global oil supply, are rattling energy markets and raising concerns for import-dependent economies in Asia, with analysts warning Vietnam could face three economic scenarios if tensions in the Middle East persist.
Ballot boxes sail offshore as law enforcement officers vote early at sea
VOV.VN - The vessel KN-260 has embarked on a special voyage, carrying ballot boxes and an election task force to offshore waters to organise early voting for maritime law enforcement personnel on duty at sea.
Vietnam task force set up to safeguard energy security amid Middle East tensions
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has decided to establish a task force to ensure national energy security in response to the increasingly complex military conflict in the Middle East.