VIETNAM TODAY

Four local youths were killed when two motorbikes collided on National Highway 4B in Lang Son Province late on March 3, authorities said.

A resident in Quy Nhon Nam Ward, Gia Lai Province, found a 1.7-kilogramme striped-neck turtle in his garden and handed the rare animal over to authorities on March 3.

Skywatchers worldwide, including in Vietnam, observed a total lunar eclipse known as a blood moon on the 15th day of the first lunar month, corresponding to March 3, 2026.

A fishing boat overturned near Nhat Le estuary in Quang Tri Province on March 4, leaving one young fisherman dead despite rescue efforts.

Maely Praud, 18, plans to return to Vietnam this year with her French family in the hope of tracing her birth mother and reconnecting with her roots.

A cold front is set to bring heavy rain to northern Vietnam on March 4, with temperatures in some areas forecast to fall by 7-8 degrees Celsius to 15-18 degrees.

A 20-minute whirlwind in Quang Ngai Province ripped roofs off 116 homes and caused widespread structural damage, local authorities said.

Washington’s move to ease export controls could transform Vietnam from a chip assembly hub into a manufacturing partner and a strategic alternative to China, Rest of World reported.

Vietnam calls upon all parties involved to strictly adhere to international law, the UN Charter and relevant UN resolutions, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to start construction of the Ring Road 4 project on May 19, in line with directives from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to accelerate key national transport schemes.

Thousands flocked to Tay Ho Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi at midday on March 3, the first full moon of the lunar year, to offer incense and pray for peace and good fortune.

Flight cancellations across the Middle East are disrupting shipments of fresh Norwegian salmon to Vietnam, forcing retailers to cancel orders and brace for potential price increases and quality risks.

Six Vietnamese flagged ships are currently operating in the Middle East and have been instructed to closely monitor maritime security updates and comply with warnings amid escalating tensions.

Off season durian prices in Vietnam have surged to a record VND 200,000 (approximately USD 7.6) per kilogramme, as the country remains the only major global supplier at this time.

Vietnam Airlines said on March 3 it had rerouted flights between Vietnam and Europe to avoid airspace affected by escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Crowds packed shops on Hang Hom Street and at Hang Be Market in Hanoi early on March 3, the 15th day of the first lunar month, queuing to buy offerings for the first full moon ritual.

Hanoi attracted USD 335.6 million in foreign direct investment in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital.

Vietnam will stage its 2026 military handover ceremonies on March 4 and 5 at recruitment points across provinces and centrally run cities.

Police in Thanh Hoa Province are investigating a group accused of dumping large quantities of waste into the sea.