“Central Heritage Connection Journey” train unveils new exterior design
Gia Lai gears up for opening of Vietnam National Tourism Year 2026
Application of AI aims to improve accommodation services
HCMC tourism festival returns with 120 booths and big discounts
Bai Tu Long Bay among 7 Wonders of Southeast Asia for 2026: Condé Nast Traveller
An Giang welcomes nearly 830,000 international visitors in first quarter 2026
HCMC announces traffic restrictions in Thu Thiem area from March 23 to 25
Direct flight between Cam Ranh and Minsk (Belarus) inaugurated
Vietnam named among world’s 28 most beautiful countries
Hoi An named among world’s 51 most beautiful destinations in 2026 longform
Ho Chi Minh City kicks off bustling culinary festival season
Mekong Delta tourism targets Malaysian market
Operator doubles high-speed ferry trips to Con Dao
Northeast Asia becomes top choice for Vietnamese travelers
Long Thanh Airport positioned as catalyst for Dong Nai’s tourism boom
Ho Chi Minh City aims to turn Vung Tau into tourism hub
HCMC plans to build four ecotourism routes in Can Gio Mangrove Forest
Ho Chi Minh City's commune plans to develop tours to Dau Tieng
Around 2,200 international cruise tourists arrive in Khanh Hoa
Vietnam becomes increasingly popular destination for French tourists
Helicopter sightseeing flights resume in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City tourism charts bold course with high-end experiences
Helicopter tours set to return, offering sky-high view of HCMC
Nearly 4.7 million int'l visitors arrive in Vietnam in first two months of 2026
Emirates to resume Hanoi – Dubai service on March 6
National
Southern Military Cadet School established
On March 28, the Command of Military Region 7 held a ceremony to announce the decision to establish the Southern Military Cadet School in Ho Chi Minh City.
Government approves VND8 trillion advance to stabilize petroleum prices
Party chief urges completion of institutional framework for sports development
Ho Chi Minh City among 15 centers likely to become more significant: GFCI
Gia Lai promotes high-tech agricultural development
International
Royal Australian Navy Ship visits Vietnam
Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba has docked at Da Nang Port, commencing its visit to Vietnam from March 28 to 31. The visit is expected to contribute to further deepening defense cooperation between the two countries.
China, Vietnam bolster military cooperation
Vietnamese, Philippine foreign ministers hold phone talks
Vietnamese Prime Minister meets Russian President in Moscow
Vietnamese PM meets with Secretary of Russian Security Council in Moscow
Business
Ho Chi Minh City eyes duty-free shopping, commodity exchanges to drive growth
City officials outlined plans to restructure the economy around high-tech industry and trade–services, proposing pilot duty-free shopping centers and commodity exchanges as new engines for growth in the 2026–2030 period.
Ben Dinh Port officially opens to domestic and international vessels
Airfares may rise from April
Vietnam clarifies EU inspection levels for dragon fruit exports
Prime Minister stresses firms’ role in double-digit growth target
Education
Ho Chi Minh City to implement online enrollment for 2026–2027 academic year
On March 25, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued a plan for student enrollment at entry levels for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Vietnam races to prepare unified textbook set for 2026–2027 school year
Teachers urge early training for new national textbook rollout
Vietnam to standardize textbooks nationwide in 2026–2027 school year
Ministry reevaluates tutoring ban while enhancing curriculum quality
Sports
Vietnam beats Bangladesh 3-0 in international friendly match
Vietnam's national football team delivered a dominant display to beat Bangladeshi rivals 3–0 in an international friendly match during the March 2026 FIFA Days at Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi.
