With off-season prices surging and export turnover accelerating, Vietnam is forecast to surpass Thailand to become the world’s largest durian exporter in 2026.

Hanoi has announced a clear timeline to phase out all gasoline and diesel taxis, aiming for a fully electric and green-powered fleet within the next five years.

The Vietnam Mathematical Society has announced the winners of its highest honor, recognizing remarkable contributions to teaching and academic excellence.

After unveiling the Galaxy S26 lineup, Samsung surprised many by confirming the uncertain future of two once heavily rumored devices: Galaxy S26 Edge and Galaxy Z TriFold 2.

These days in Hoi An, foreign visitors are delighting in hands-on experiences of carpentry and mat weaving at Kim Bong, a craft village with a history spanning more than 500 years.

In recent years, the sector has shifted from a production-oriented mindset to an agricultural economic approach. Instead of focusing mainly on output, it now prioritises quality, added value and brand building.

The carbon credit exchange will operate under a centralised model subject to strict state supervision, with tradable assets including greenhouse gas emission quotas and eligible carbon credits.

To build a national culinary brand, Vietnam must align heritage, the food and beverage industry, and artisan standardisation—laying the groundwork for greater global presence and the elevation of Vietnamese cuisine as a tourism icon.

The launch ceremony of a nationwide campaign that calls on all citizens to use energy economically and efficiently in response to Earth Hour 2026 will be held on the morning of Saturday, March 21, instead of March 7 as initially planned.

In a recent forecast for 2026, Vietcombank Securities Company projected credit growth across the entire banking sector of around 16 to 18%, exceeding the SBV’s 15% target.

Vietnamese companies are reporting higher logistics, insurance and raw material expenses due to escalating Middle East tensions, prompting revisions to financial plans, pricing and delivery schedules for forthcoming orders.

A broad sell-off on March 3 wiped billions from the fortunes of Vietnam’s richest, reshuffling the billionaire rankings in a single volatile session.

The Government has approved a plan to borrow a maximum of nearly 970 trillion VND (nearly 37 billion USD) and repay debts worth some 535 trillion VND (20.33 billion USD) this year.

The Prime Minister has approved in principle the urgent development of a railway linking Ho Chi Minh City and Long Thanh Airport.

Authorities say the former minister received more than VND7 billion linked to two major hospital projects and has since returned part of the funds.

At the 2026 International AI Olympiad in Slovenia, Vietnamese high schoolers impressed judges with advanced machine learning solutions and ethical reasoning in artificial intelligence.

While not caught off guard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s postponement, Vietnam and coach Kim Sang Sik must now navigate added uncertainty ahead of the Malaysia rematch.

The recent Galaxy Unpacked event officially introduced the Galaxy S26 lineup with a host of notable upgrades. Yet amid the excitement, something critically important was entirely absent.

The 12th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2026 will run throughout March, the municipal Department of Tourism told a meeting on March 3.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang today reiterated VN opposition to the use of force against sovereign nations while responding to reporters’ questions regarding the recent escalation of severe tensions in the Middle East.

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) hold a pivotal role in strategic business fields. To achieve the goal of double-digit GDP growth, SOEs must truly become the driving force that leads and spreads growth.

In a directive issued on March 3, VIMAWA Director Le Do Muoi instructed shipowners, crewing firms and shipping companies to conduct thorough risk assessments and adjust operations as needed, including preparing alternative shipping routes.

According to the latest update from the VIMAWA, as of late March 3, Vietnam has eight vessels with 160 crew members operating in the Middle East.

Vietnam Airlines has adjusted flight routes between Vietnam and Europe to avoid conflict-affected airspace in the Middle East, reaffirming that passenger and crew safety remains its top priority.

The PM asked the newly appointed to decisively guide their ministries and agencies in performing assigned tasks.areas.