National
PM orders coordinated measures to stabilise rice production and markets
The Minister of Agriculture and Environment is tasked with instructing local authorities to closely monitor production developments, improve forecasting capacity, strengthen pest control measures.
Party chief calls for stronger legal framework on food safety
Candidates meet voters, calls raised on jobs, healthcare, and infrastructure
PM advocates leveraging silver economy to address population ageing
Khanh Hoa to work with European Commission delegation on anti-IUU efforts
International
First senior officials’ meeting of CPTPP in 2026 opens in Hanoi
Vietnam’s CPTPP chairmanship 2026 is implemented under the theme “Shared Visions – Shared Actions”, reflecting members’ commitment to working together towards long-term development goals and translating shared visions into concrete outcomes.
Singapore deepens economic ties with Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam steps up partnership with UNDP, WHO in tackling air pollution
HCMC, Daejeon seek cooperation in finance, urban development, high technology
Vietnam pushes for consensus ahead of WTO ministerial conference
Business
Steel prices rise again across Vietnam
Major manufacturers including Viet Duc, Hoa Phat, Viet Y, Tung Ho, and VAS have simultaneously raised construction steel prices in mid-March, citing higher costs for billets and input materials.
Electric motorbike sales surge in Ho Chi Minh City
Fuel prices slashed nationwide following ministries’ action
Ho Chi Minh City orders transport firms to report fuel price impact
LNG carrier delivering 63,000 tons docks at Thi Vai Port
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.
