Ho Chi Minh City aims to become drug free by 2030
Investors warned of deepfake scams, junk tokens in Year of Fire Horse
Legal frameworks and administrative decrees set to take effect from February
HCMC orders crackdown on illegal sand mining in Can Gio, border areas
Vietnam–Cambodia joint raid dismantles online fraud syndicate, 47 arrested
Police warn of travel scams ahead of Tet 2026
Border guards intensify patrols to combat smuggling surge
Ministry orders e-commerce platforms to remove prohibited products
Dong Nai inspectors seize over 1.4 tons of untraceable Tet confectionery
Legal proceedings launched against Hoang Thi Hong Thai for anti-State propaganda
Online scams inflict losses exceeding VND6 trillion in Vietnam in 2025
Gov't raises maximum deposit for land auctions to 50 percent of starting price
State President issues orders on 13 laws adopted by National Assembly
Major laws to take effect on January 1, 2026
From January 1, 2026, many policies to take effect, impacting people's lives
Over 92 percent harmful online content removed
Thanh Hoa woman fakes death, collects VND1.3 billion in insurance fraud
Vietnam coast guard seizes vessel carrying 200,000 liters of illegal oil
Former food administration director Nguyen Thanh Phong, accomplices indicted
National Assembly passes trio of education laws to globalize Vietnamese schools
Nationwide alcohol-level check to be implemented on first day of Lunar New Year
HCMC speeds up lane reallocation to address safety risks
Ministry proposes to tighten charity laws after wave of donation scams
NA approves resolution on environmental protection oversight
NA passes e-commerce law: Oversight of online platforms to protect consumers
National
Candidates meet voters, calls raised on jobs, healthcare, and infrastructure
At this morning’s voter meeting in several wards of Ho Chi Minh City, candidates for the upcoming elections heard residents urge stronger policies on employment for youth, healthcare for the elderly, and infrastructure development.
PM advocates leveraging silver economy to address population ageing
Khanh Hoa to work with European Commission delegation on anti-IUU efforts
Bus fares increase by 5 percent to 36 percent
Central Theoretical Council for 2026-2031 term established
International
Vietnam steps up partnership with UNDP, WHO in tackling air pollution
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha met with UNDP Resident Representative Ramla Khalidi and WHO Representative in Vietnam Angela Pratt in Hanoi on March 11 to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in improving air pollution and addressing air quality in Vietnam.
HCMC, Daejeon seek cooperation in finance, urban development, high technology
Vietnam pushes for consensus ahead of WTO ministerial conference
Party leader receives President and CEO of US’s GE Vernova
Vietnamese PM holds phone talks with Qatari counterpart
Business
Ho Chi Minh City orders transport firms to report fuel price impact
Facing domestic fuel hikes driven by Middle East tensions, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction directed transport companies to urgently detail how rising costs are affecting passenger volumes, fares and overall operations.
LNG carrier delivering 63,000 tons docks at Thi Vai Port
Ho Chi Minh City ensures adequate fuel, gas supply for market
Ho Chi Minh City to establish venture capital fund in Q1
HCMC signs deal to develop US$2.1 billion AI data center
Education
HCMC has no shortage of capital for education investment
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc emphasized that the city consistently prioritizes allocating all available resources for education.
Ho Chi Minh City expands pilot preschool program to 15 facilities
Australia and Vietnam deepen ties through digital skills roadshow
SGGP, HUFLIT forge media, digital training partnership
Expectations for breakthroughs in strategic technologies
Sports
100 cyclists compete at HCMC Women’s Cycling – Biwase Cup 2026
The HCMC International Women’s Cycling Tournament – Biwase Cup 2026 officially got underway on March 9, immediately after the conclusion of the Biwase Tour of Vietnam 2026.
