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Viet Nam ranks 46th in World Happiness Report 2025

Hanoi, March 20 -- The Southeast Asian country climbed eight places from 2024, 19 from 2023, and 50 compared to its 96th position in 2016. Viet Nam remains the second happiest country in Southeast As... Read More


Gov't calls for promoting energy savings, energy transition amid global energy supply disruptions

Hanoi, March 20 -- In his Directive No. 09/CT-TTg dated March 19, Pham said energy saving is a solution of top importance to reduce energy supply risks, production costs and improve the efficiency and... Read More


Vietnamese, Algerian Prime Ministers hold phone conversation

Hanoi, March 20 -- Pham suggested the two countries effectively implement reached commitments and agreements, and soon finalize an action program on the implementation of the Strategic Partnership fra... Read More


Construction begins on 121 boarding schools in border communes

Hanoi, March 20 -- Dignitaries at the groundbreaking ceremony include General Secretary To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and leaders of relevant localities. These localities include Cao Bang, ... Read More


Vietnamese embassies formulate consular protection system for Vietnamese citizens in Middle East

Hanoi, March 20 -- Pham made the announcement while providing updates on consular protection for Vietnamese citizens in the Middle East at the ministry's regular press briefing on March 19 in Ha Noi. ... Read More


Viet Nam-China railway connectivity is strategic breakthrough in economic cooperation: Party chief

Hanoi, March 20 -- The Party chief made the above statement while chairing a meeting on Viet Nam-China railway connectivity at Dong Dang Station in Lang Son Province on March 19. The meeting saw the ... Read More


Viet Nam set to roll out E10 biofuel from April amid global energy uncertainty

Hanoi, March 20 -- The move is part of the Prime Minister's Directive No. 09/CT-TTg on strengthening energy conservation, promoting energy transition, and developing electric transport, issued on Marc... Read More


Viet Nam rejects assessments in USCIRF report

Hanoi, March 20 -- Pham made the point in response to reporters' inquiry regarding the USCIRF's recommendation, at the MOFA's press briefing in Ha Noi on March 19. Viet Nam said the Spokesperson reaf... Read More


Viet Nam, China hold 40th joint patrol and training exercise in Tonkin Gulf

Hanoi, March 20 -- The event was attended by Vietnamese Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang and his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun. In October 2005, the two nations signed a joint patrol agreem... Read More


Two Vietnamese airports named among world's top 100 in 2026 by Skytrax

Hanoi, March 20 -- The ranking released on March 18 is part of the annual World Airport Awards 2026, based on passenger satisfaction surveys assessing traveler experiences across a range of airport se... Read More