VOV.VN - The Vietnam Maritime and Waterways Administration has proposed measures to support Vietnamese vessels and seafarers transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Middle East, while urging shipping and logistics firms to keep freight rates stable and avoid unreasonable surcharges.

Continuing his working visit to the US, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on March 27 (local time) addressed the Vietnam–US Finance and Technology Dialogue, met with an Oregon delegation, held talks with California’s State Treasurer, and worked with companies exploring investment opportunities in Vietnam.

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).

The Vietnam Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration (VIMAWA) has urged the Ministry of Construction to request the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to work with its Iranian counterpart to support and prioritise the safe passage of Vietnamese vessels and crews through the Strait of Hormuz.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Consulate General in Luang Prabang, in coordination with Pongkham Secondary School and High School and the Vietnamese community in Luang Prabang, recently held the final round of the “I Love Vietnamese” contest in Luang Prabang city, northern Laos.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki on the morning of March 29 on the sidelines of the Investment Promotion Conference 2026 in Thanh Hoa, a northern province of Vietnam.

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 - Vietnam officially inaugurated its embassy in Ireland at a ceremony in Dublin on March 26, marking an important milestone in Vietnam-Ireland relations.

VOV.VN -Thailand U23 beat Vietnam U23 1-0 in their second match at CFA Team China 2026 in Xi’an, China, on March 28, with head coach Thawatchai Damrong saying his side should have scored more.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Gia Lai provincial People’s Committee, held a forum titled “Gia Lai Tourism – Potential and Prospects” on March 27, bringing together more than 200 policymakers, experts, investors, and tourism businesses from home and abroad.