04/03/2026
HCM City hosts First Full Moon festival
(VOVWORLD) -Ho Chi Minh City hosted the 2026 Full Moon Festival on Tuesday with multiple performances.
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04/03/2026
UK scales back climate finance programs for developing countries
(VOVWORLD) - Several UK climate aid programs for developing nations are facing significant budget cuts, raising concerns about the country’s ability to meet international commitments on climate change and biodiversity protection.
04/03/2026
US closes two embassies in Middle East; Tehran says advanced weapons not yet used
(VOVWORLD) - The United States closed its embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and urged American citizens to leave the Middle East amid escalating tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
04/03/2026
Defense Minister inspects election preparations in Thai Nguyen
(VOVWORLD) - A delegation of the National Election Council, led by Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang inspected preparations for the elections of the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term in Thai Nguyen province on Tuesday.
04/03/2026
Vietnam - an important partner of Greece in Southeast Asia
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is urging the Greek Parliament to strengthen bilateral cooperation in maritime transport, seaports and logistics, shipbuilding, renewable energy, agriculture, and tourism, and consider opening a direct air route to facilitate long-term business cooperation.
04/03/2026
No individual allowed to undermine national efforts to combat IUU fishing: PM
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam continues to place the highest priority on ensuring the sustainable development of its fisheries sector and the removal of the European Commission’s (EC) IUU “yellow card” in the coming period, says Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
03/03/2026
Ho Chi Minh City hosts month-long Ao Dai Festival
(VOVWORLD) - The 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai (traditional long dress) Festival is running throughout March, featuring 37 designers and 400 collections, the municipal Department of Tourism told a meeting on Tuesday.
03/03/2026
Middle East conflict: Vietnam calls on parties to resume peace talks
(VOVWORLD) - Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang on Tuesday reaffirmed Vietnam’s position, first stated last Saturday, that Vietnam opposes the use of force against sovereign nations, particularly attacks on civilian infrastructure that have resulted in numerous civilian casualties.
03/03/2026
PM urges stronger action to lift EC’s “yellow card”, ensure sustainable fisheries development
(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday requested that the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment finalize a comprehensive report on the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as an inspection team from the European Commission is expected to visit Vietnam this month.
03/03/2026
Election communication strengthened to ensure accuracy, unity, effectiveness
(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai has emphasized the need to strengthen communication efforts in a coordinated, timely, accurate, consistent, comprehensive and engaging manner as the National Assembly and People’s Council elections are drawing near.
