VIETNAM TODAY

Senior officials of the Party and State joined voters in casting their ballots in Hanoi on March 15 to elect deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

Many young people have flocked to Ky Lo Bridge on the Quy Nhon-Chi Thanh Expressway in Dak Lak Province for photos and social media clips despite warning signs, raising traffic safety concerns.

Officers, soldiers and fishermen in the Truong Sa special zone cast their ballots on March 15 in elections for the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the

A convoy of 168 decorated vehicles paraded through major streets in Ho Chi Minh City early on March 15 to promote the upcoming election.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 14 chaired a meeting with Hanoi leaders to review the draft Hanoi Capital Master Plan with a 100-year vision.

The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping probe into imports of coiled copper tubes and pipes from Vietnam and several other countries, Vietnam’s Trade Remedies Authority said.

Doctors at Children’s Hospital 2 have successfully saved a 30-hour-old newborn boy suffering from a rare blood group incompatibility, the hospital announced on March 14.

Authorities in Dong Nai have warned businesses not to hire foreign workers who violate immigration rules after inspections uncovered dozens of cases of illegal residence and employment.

A young monkey with paralysed hind legs and a severed tail is being cared for in central Vietnam, though veterinarians say its chances of returning to the wild are very low.

Thanh Hoa plans to prioritise investment in 11 golf course projects between 2026 and 2030 as part of efforts to attract investors ahead of a provincial promotion conference.

Hanoi is studying plans for a second airport about 40km south of the city centre to relieve congestion at Noi Bai International Airport and support long-term aviation growth.

A German woman has discovered a deep affection for Vietnamese food and culture after marrying her Vietnamese partner and celebrating their wedding in northern Vietnam.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are disrupting key shipping routes, raising logistics costs and increasing supply chain risks for Vietnam’s agricultural and seafood exports.

Danish brewer Carlsberg reported strong revenue but significant losses from its operations in Vietnam in 2025, highlighting growing challenges in one of the world’s largest beer markets.

Vietnam called for stronger ASEAN unity and adherence to international law during a special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East held online on March 13.

A 15-metre wooden boat with no crew, registration or equipment was found washed ashore in Quang Tri Province on March 13, prompting authorities to search for its owner.