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Ho Chi Minh City plans to launch a design contest for the Thu Thiem 4 Bridge, which is scheduled to break ground in the third quarter of 2026.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to develop more than 30 elderly care facilities by 2030 as demand rises with an ageing population, officials said.

Traffic police in Hanoi have tested school transport drivers for alcohol and drugs, with no violations found during inspections aimed at improving student safety.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the UAE to ensure stable oil and gas supplies to Vietnam while stepping up trade, investment and broader strategic cooperation.

Garlic farmers on Ly Son Island are facing losses as prices drop to VND 30,000–35,000 per kilogramme, well below the break-even level despite strong yields this season.

Authorities in Nghe An have proposed a VND 4.26 trillion (about USD 167 million) administrative centre aimed at improving governance efficiency and creating a new urban landmark.

Authorities in Vinh Long Province are investigating a house fire that killed two teenagers early on March 16.

Three crew members were found dead on a cargo ship off Khanh Hoa Province, with authorities suspecting asphyxiation after they became trapped in an oxygen-depleted compartment.

Ericsson and the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) join forces to deliver next-generation mobile infrastructure for major airport projects across Vietnam.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has issued a plan for enforcing the Law on Cybersecurity, setting out detailed tasks, deadlines and responsibilities for relevant units to drive its effective rollout.

Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong safely removed an unexploded 105mm artillery shell discovered by a resident while digging in his garden.

A car was struck by a train and knocked into a roadside ditch in Hanoi after attempting to cross a railway at an informal crossing, police said.

Four flights scheduled to land at Cat Bi International Airport were forced to change course after a large kite was spotted flying in the aircraft approach path, aviation authorities said.

Jozef Sikela, the European Union’s commissioner for international partnerships, will visit Hanoi from March 23 to 25 to strengthen European investment in Vietnam.

Police in the northern province of Bac Ninh have arrested the owner of a production facility accused of manufacturing large quantities of fake vinegar.

Traffic police in Hanoi have fined many truck drivers for spilling soil and mud onto local streets, after complaints that the debris had made roads slippery and unsafe.

A video showing a mother cow kneeling and refusing to move after being led away from its home has moved many viewers online, eventually leading to the animal being rescued.

Vietnam and China launched the first ministerial-level “3+3” strategic dialogue on foreign affairs, national defence and public security in Hanoi on March 16.

Danang has unveiled a list of 219 projects for 2026-2030, inviting investment in defence industry, aerospace, technology and urban development.