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.

Qatar Airways (QR) has continued to cancel flights to and from Vietnam due to the impact of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Both hybrids and EVs aim to save fuel and reduce emissions, hybrid vehicles and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) appeal to different customer groups, depending on usage conditions, affordability, and readiness to change consumption habits.

Among Samsung’s 2026 lineup, Galaxy S26 Ultra clearly distances itself from the S26 and S26+, thanks to exclusive features, refined pricing strategy and stronger long-term value.

Hanoi attracted 335.6 million USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital city.

The Department of Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Home Affairs on March 1 requested enterprises to suspend sending workers to the Middle East until the situation there is brought under control and stabilised.

Double-digit growth is not just a story of pure political determination. It is a problem of internal strength.

In 2025, the gold market witnessed a sharp price surge. From around VND120 million per tael, the gold price climbed to VND180 million, equivalent to a 50 percent increase.