Dr. Michael Parsons (Australia): Election Day in Vietnam Has Festival-like Atmosphere
11/03/2026 14:04
Having lived and worked in Hanoi for many years, Dr. Michael Parsons (Australia) has had the opportunity to directly observe elections in Vietnam. According to him, election day in many localities has an atmosphere similar to a “festival,” where people proactively learn about candidates, dress formally to cast their votes, and participate in the event with a strong sense of responsibility.
Preventing Sabotage Tactics on Election Day
11/03/2026 10:56
The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and to People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term is a major political event of the country. It demonstrates the people’s mastery, affirming the nature of the socialist rule-of-law state of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Indonesia has entered agreement with India to procure BrahMos missiles
11/03/2026 10:50
Indonesia has entered an agreement with India to procure the BrahMos missile system, its defence ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait told Reuters on Monday (Mar 9).
Vietnamese Intellectuals in Europe Promote Science and Tech Cooperation with EU
11/03/2026 10:35
More than 150 Vietnamese scientists, experts, and business representatives from Belgium and other European countries recently attended the Vietnam–European Union (EU) Cooperation Workshop on Science, Technology, and Trade. The event focused on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in key areas of development.
Dong Thap Steps Up Communication Against IUU Fishing At The Start Of The Fishing Season
11/03/2026 10:33
The Border Guard of Dong Thap Province has stepped up communication efforts to ensure fishermen understand and comply with legal regulations on fisheries exploitation, helping prevent violations related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
HCMC Steps Up Efforts to Remove IUU “Yellow Card”
11/03/2026 10:31
Ho Chi Minh City has implemented a range of decisive measures to strengthen the management of fishing activities, tighten discipline in fishing vessel oversight, and raise fishermen’s awareness of legal compliance.
Online Contest on National Assembly and People’s Councils Elections
11/03/2026 10:30
An online contest on the National Assembly and People’s Councils elections is being held from February 27 to March 15, 2026, to raise awareness among officials, Party members, and the public about the position and role of the National Assembly and People’s Councils. The contest also aims toward the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
Promoting Vietnam’s Ao Dai Heritage in Laos
11/03/2026 10:28
The Vietnam Ao Dai Heritage Club in Laos, under the Vietnam Ao Dai Heritage Club and the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Preservation Support Fund, held a ceremony to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 and launch the club under the theme “Vietnamese Ao Dai - Connecting Cultures, Spreading Identity.” The event took place on the evening of March 9 in Vientiane, Laos.
Yen Lang Commune (Hanoi) “Finishes Early” in Election Preparations
11/03/2026 07:08
That is the general assessment made by several inspection bodies and confirmed through our recent field observations in Yen Lang Commune (Hanoi). To further clarify this matter, VietnamTimes Magazine interviewed Lo Xuan Hoa, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of the commune.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 11): Vietnam and China Defense Ministers to Meet at Border Exchange
11/03/2026 06:39
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 11): Vietnam, RoK seek to boost all-around cooperation; Vietnam and China defense ministers to meet at border exchange; Vietnam and Japan step up cooperation in human resource development; Vietnam becomes vital player in global semiconductor value chain.
Vietnam and UNODC Strengthen Cooperation in Combating Human Trafficking
10/03/2026 15:34
On March 9 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), organized an awareness-raising event on human trafficking aimed at forcing victims to commit crimes in scam centers. The event also introduced UNODC’s campaign #TrappedInScamCrime (#Mắcbẫytộiphạmlừađảo) in Vietnam.
Ninh Binh Tightens Management of Fishing Vessels, Prepares for the Fifth EC Inspection Mission
10/03/2026 14:33
The People’s Committee of Ninh Binh province has requested relevant departments, agencies, and local authorities to strengthen the review and rectification of fishing vessel management, tighten control over fisheries exploitation activities, prevent the occurrence of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing violations, and prepare necessary conditions for the fifth inspection mission of the European Commission (EC).
India wins praise after third T20 World Cup crown
10/03/2026 13:59
The cricketing world hailed white‑ball powerhouse India as they etched their name deeper into history with a third men’s Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad.
Seminar: Promotes Diplomacy and Deeper Global Integration in New Era
10/03/2026 11:21
The Vietnam Peace and Development Council held a seminar titled “Promoting diplomacy and enhancing international integration in the new era of development in line with the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress” on March 6. The event attracted the participation of many researchers, experts, and officials working in the field of foreign affairs.
Vietnamese Vegetarian Cuisine Introduced to Diplomatic Community in the United States
10/03/2026 11:18
On March 6, the Vietnamese Embassy to the US, in collaboration with the ASEAN Spouses Circle in Washington (ASC), organized the "Vietnamese Vegetarian Culinary Experience" event to introduce the unique characteristics of Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine to the diplomatic community and international friends in the USA.
Overseas Vietnamese in Japan Voice Expectations for New Policy Directions Ahead of National Elections
10/03/2026 11:17
Nguyen Duy Anh, Honorary President of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka (Japan), has arranged his work schedule to return to Vietnam to cast his vote in person, expressing expectations for policy decisions in the country’s new stage of development, according to VNA.
52nd Anniversary of the Loss of Vietnamese and Algerian Officials and Journalists in Soc Son Plane Crash
10/03/2026 10:59
On March 6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the People's Committee of Soc Son commune, organized a ceremony commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the deaths of Vietnamese and Algerian diplomats, military officers, journalists, and technicians in a plane crash on March 8, 1974, in Soc Son commune, Hanoi.
Early Election Held for Voters in Truong Sa
10/03/2026 10:04
Soldiers and residents at 20 out of 22 polling stations in Truong Sa Special Administrative Zone (Khanh Hoa province) cast their ballots for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term on the morning of March 8, one week earlier than the official nationwide election day.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 10): Defense Minister Highlights Enduring Friendship with Cambodia
10/03/2026 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 10): Timor-Leste Ambassador calls Vietnam a “tiger” and pillar of ASEAN economy; Defense minister highlights enduring friendship with Cambodia; Vietnam welcomes nearly 4.7 million foreign visitors in January–February; Vietnam may activate petroleum price stabilization measures amid Middle East tensions.
A Photographic Reunion across Decades: Continuum: Vietnam
09/03/2026 16:37
More than three decades after first travelling across Vietnam with a camera and a notebook, British photojournalist Andy Soloman has returned to the country, not only to photograph it again, but to reconnect with the people whose lives he captured in the early 1990s.
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