Evolution of traffic fines in Viet Nam
27/03/2026 13:40VGP - Viet Nam’s regulatory framework on road traffic violations has undergone significant changes with the introduction of Decree 168, which took effect in early 2025, replacing Decree 100 which is about to expire.
Gov’t abolishes Decree 100 on handling traffic violations from mid-May
VGP - The Government has decided to abolish Decree No. 100/2019/ND-CP, dated December 30, 2019, on sanctions for administrative violations in the field of road and railway traffic, especially for alcohol-related traffic violations.
UNESCO advances STEAM education for girls in Viet Nam
Society 24/03/2026 20:44VGP - The launching ceremony of the third phase of the We Are ABLE project to help expand gender-transformative learning opportunities for girls in Viet Nam took place in Ha Noi on March 24.
Gov’t approves program to protect children on cyber environment
Society 24/03/2026 15:50VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved the program on protecting and supporting children on the cyber environment for the 2026–2030 period.
Viet Nam ranks 46th in World Happiness Report 2025
Society 20/03/2026 12:09VGP - Viet Nam was ranked 46th in the World Happiness Report 2025, its highest position since the ranking was first introduced in 2012.
Construction begins on 121 boarding schools in border communes
Society 20/03/2026 08:47VGP - The simultaneous groundbreaking ceremony for 121 inter-level boarding schools in land border communes of 17 localities nationwide.
Vietnamese embassies formulate consular protection system for Vietnamese citizens in Middle East
Society 20/03/2026 08:36VGP - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has instructed Vietnamese embassies in Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar to open online registration systems to collect requests from citizens wishing to return home or travel to third countries, said MOFA's Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang.
Viet Nam rejects assessments in USCIRF report
Society 20/03/2026 08:19VGP - Viet Nam firmly rejects the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom's recommendation to designage Viet Nam as a “country of particular concern” on religious freedom in its latest 2026 annual report, said Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Pham Thu Hang.
Two Vietnamese airports named among world’s top 100 in 2026 by Skytrax
Society 20/03/2026 08:10VGP - Ha Noi based-Noi Bai International Airport and Da Nang International Airport were ranked in the world’s top 100 airports in 2026 by Skytrax.
10th Viet Nam – China Border Defense Friendship Exchange begins
Society 18/03/2026 12:51VGP - The 10th Viet Nam – China Border Defense Friendship Exchange was kick-started on March 18 in Viet Nam’s Quang Ninh province and China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, aiming to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries.
Viet Nam, China reinforce collaboration to ensure security, maintain political stability
Society 17/03/2026 16:13VGP - Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang and his Chinese counterpart Wang Xiaohong co-chaired the 9th ministerial conference on crime prevention and control in Ha Noi on March 17.
Strategy for development of atomic energy for peaceful purposes approved
Society 17/03/2026 13:31VGP - The Government has approved the Strategy for the development and application of atomic energy for peaceful purposes through 2035, with a vision to 2050.
Vietnamese passport’s ranking continues to rise
Society 14/03/2026 10:49VGP - The Vietnamese passport has climbed six places to 84th in the global passport ranking Henley Passport Index 2026.
Environment minister leads Viet Nam Mekong River Committee
Society 12/03/2026 15:16VGP - Minister of Agriculture and Environment, who concurrently serves as the member of the Mekong River Commission (MRC), shall be the Chairman of the Viet Nam Mekong River Committee.
WHO supports rapid delivery of critical botulism antitoxin to Da Nang
Society 12/03/2026 07:57VGP - The World Health Organization (WHO) delivered five vials of urgently needed botulism antitoxin to Da Nang to support three critically ill patients affected by suspected botulism.
Viet Nam fosters ties with UNDP, WHO to improve air quality
Society 11/03/2026 14:44VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha suggests that the UNDP and WHO support Viet Nam in building a pilot model for air pollution control in Ha Noi and expanding it to other localities across the country.
Viet Nam should leverage silver economy to address population ageing
Society 11/03/2026 12:58VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh describes the silver economy as a strategic issue for sustainable development, particularly in the light of the rapid global population ageing worldwide, including in Viet Nam.
Base salary may be increased by 8% from next July
Society 09/03/2026 12:28VGP - Base salary may be increased by 8 percent from July 1, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra told voters in the northern province of Lao Cai on March 9.
Viet Nam enters top 10 global LEED green building markets
Society 07/03/2026 21:32VGP - Viet Nam, for the first time, has entered the top 10 countries and regions outside the U.S. for LEED-certified projects in 2025, ranking 8th globally, announced the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI).
Viet Nam to have two public holidays in April
Society 06/03/2026 13:16VGP - Viet Nam has two public holidays in April with a total length of seven days, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Friday.
