Ministers from Vietnam and Indonesia have signed a Letter of Intent to foster collaboration in science and technology, marking a new chapter in bilateral innovation partnerships.

Major car manufacturers are reversing their all-electric strategies, reinvesting in internal combustion engines to maintain profitability and meet consumer demand.

A proposed 174 km high-speed rail link from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho is under review, aiming to enhance connectivity and boost regional development before 2030.

Persistent drizzle and high humidity will continue in northern Vietnam through the week, with Hanoi reaching 28°C before a new cold front arrives on March 15-16.

Metro Line 2 in Ho Chi Minh City will be fully funded by the state budget, with construction set to begin in December 2025 following near-complete land clearance.

The National Assembly is set to review a government proposal to consolidate thousands of communes across the country. The restructuring aims to simplify administrative processes and improve public service delivery.

The Politburo has suspended leadership appointments at all administrative levels as Vietnam undergoes major government restructuring.

The Vietnamese government has approved a 30% land rent reduction for 2024, benefiting nearly 30,000 businesses and individuals. The measure, estimated to cost $158 million, aims to support economic recovery amid ongoing challenges.

A representative from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City on Monday has rejected recent claims that the new T3 terminal will begin operations on May 5.

The incident occurred on Sunday night on Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Street, District 3.

The HCM City People’s Committee has given approval for more medical facilities to perform free health checks for people aged 60 and above.

The new regulations aim to enhance the quality and reputation of Vietnamese food products in international markets, as well as ensure a transparent and efficient process for food exporters to comply with regulatory requirements.

The Ministry of Finance’s Inspectorate points out several shortcomings in financial management, accounting and tax obligations at the Airports Corporation of Việt Nam (ACV) for 2023.

Banks with top profits are planning to pay high dividends.

The statues were meticulously carved from single blocks of jackfruit wood, and remain in their original condition, with no known replicas.

Vietnam is now at a “golden opportunity” to accelerate the development of its AI and semiconductor sectors, positioning itself as a key player in the global production and supply chain for cutting-edge technologies.

Currently, 28 expressway projects covering approximately 1,188 km are under construction nationwide, expected to reach the 3,000 km target by 2025. Additionally, numerous road projects are in feasibility study, design, or construction phases.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested extra efforts to reduce administrative procedure processing time and business costs (compliance costs) by at least 30%, while also abolishing 30% of unnecessary business conditions.

At the scene, more than 30kg of drugs were seized, including three bricks of heroin, eight kg of methamphetamine, over 12kg of ketamine, tens of thousands of ecstasy pills, and hundreds of packages of liquid drugs.

A communication campaign highlighting the illegality of ivory product trade is being rolled out in Vietnam, targeting international tourists.

The Vietnamese coffee industry made a distinct impression in the first two months of this year, with export turnover rising by 26.2% year-on-year to 1.58 billion USD while volume falling by 28.4% to 284,000 tonnes.

The Politburo assigned the Government Party Committee to direct the Ministry of Home Affairs to thoroughly review the regulations in the decree to adjust them appropriately to resolve emerging issues and increase the policy’s feasibility.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed the draft Railway Law (amended) at its ongoing 43rd session on March 10, during which its members agreed on the necessity of a comprehensive revision of the law.

For the first time, the display includes Nguyen Dynasty royal administrative documents and woodblocks, recognised by UNESCO as World Documentary Heritage.

The VTV Phu Quoc Marathon 2025 will take place in Phu Quoc city, the southern province of Kien Giang on April 6, organisers announced on March 10.