South faces dual event of extreme heat, unseasonal rain
Southern region faces localized water shortages, rising saltwater intrusion
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Mekong Delta steps up forest fire prevention efforts
Temperatures in Hanoi set to drop as cold spell nears Northern border
Cold spell forecast for Northern region from March 9 night
Unseasonal rains ease in South, humid conditions return in North
Unseasonal thunderstorms persist in Southern region
Unseasonal rains forecast to hit Central Highlands, Southern region
Cold air lowers Northern region temperatures by 5–10 degrees Celsius
Unseasonal rains set to return to Southern Vietnam
Northern, Central regions swelter ahead of incoming cold front
North remains cold, South sees heat waves in March
Northern region to turn cold again from March 3
Unseasonal rains sweep Southern region, raising crop concerns
Showers, thunderclouds develop across multiple areas
Widespread rain hits Northern, North Central regions
Unseasonal showers, thunderstorms forecast nationwide
North remains cool with rain, South turns evening thunderstorms
Salinity intrusion deepens on major rivers in Vinh Long
Patchy fog grips Northern region while Southern region braces for localized heat
National
Ho Chi Minh City pushes toward universal social security by 2030
Grassroots stories of health and social insurance participation highlight Ho Chi Minh City’s ambitious drive to reduce poverty, and secure a better quality of life for all residents under its 2025–2030 Resolution.
Ho Chi Minh City, China’s Chongqing youth enhance collaboration
Gov't leader orders sufficient energy supplies
HCMC, Dong Nai poised for transformation as Long Thanh Airport takes shape
Rising fuel and material costs slow public infrastructure projects
International
PM hails contributions by OVs in Russia to homeland
The Government leader described the special bond between the peoples of Vietnam and the former Soviet Union, as well as the Russian Federation today, as a shining symbol of solidarity and special international friendship.
Australian website spotlights the spirit of Vietnam along the Mekong
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leaves for official visit to Russia
PM’s visit to bolster Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
PM holds dialogue with Japanese businesses to deepen economic ties
Business
Middle East conflict sends shockwaves through HCMC businesses
Experts warned that rising energy prices, freight costs, and supply chain disruptions from the Middle East conflict are creating mounting risks for Ho Chi Minh City’s export-driven economy.
Australia delivers 38,000 tons of LPG to Thi Vai Port
Two key solution groups introduced for stock market development in 2026
Banks join forces with SMEs in digital push
Coffee prices recover on strong demand and supply concerns
Education
Ministry reevaluates tutoring ban while enhancing curriculum quality
Strict public school tutoring limits from Circular 29 inadvertently drove students to expensive private centers, increasing financial burdens on parents and highlighting the urgent need for educational reforms.
Groundbreaking ceremonies held for 121 boarding schools in border areas
Party chief, PM attend groundbreaking ceremony for inter-level boarding schools
New school zoning system reduces reliance on administrative boundaries
Ho Chi Minh City students face long journeys for higher education
Sports
Over 800 athletes gather for Mekong Delta’s largest pickleball tournament
Can Tho City kicked off the VTV Can Tho 2026 Pickleball Tournament – Nam Long Cup today, bringing together more than 800 players from across Vietnam in the region’s biggest pickleball event to date.
