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Around 95 foreign tourists were safely evacuated after a fire broke out at a guesthouse in Meo Vac Commune in Tuyen Quang Province on March 19.

Vietnam is accelerating plans for two strategic railway lines linking to China, aiming to boost trade and strengthen cross-border transport corridors.

Hanoi authorities are accelerating plans to build car parks in the city centre as demand continues to outstrip supply.

Vietnam has strongly rejected unobjective assessments of the country in the 2026 Annual Report of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).

Vietnam has carried out its first domino multi-organ transplant, highlighting advances in the country’s transplant capabilities, health authorities said on March 19.

A British tourist has been arrested after seriously injuring a police officer during a roadside altercation in Lam Dong Province.

Vietnam is set to break ground on a high-speed railway linking Hanoi and Quang Ninh on April 12, marking a major step in regional transport development.

Police in Lam Dong Province have detained a foreign tourist for allegedly attacking a police officer with a weapon after a traffic collision, before fleeing more than 70km.

Vietnam has highlighted its success in doubling exclusive breastfeeding rates over a decade, as it seeks to expand a maternal and child healthcare model across south-east Asia.

Border guards in Danang have helped a Lao woman experiencing complications during labour reach medical care safely.

Vietnam’s Defence Minister Phan Van Giang has travelled to China for a bilateral border defence exchange, with joint naval activities planned in the Gulf of Tonkin.

Google Maps has begun updating Vietnam’s administrative boundaries, more than eight months after the country implemented a major restructuring of its local government system.

Vietnam and China on March 18 launched the 10th Border Defence Friendship Exchange, a key annual event aimed at strengthening military and border cooperation between the two countries.

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.