PM Pham Minh Chinh asked the VAST to continue to serve as the Party and State’s strategic advisory body on science – technology in key areas such as artificial intelligence, energy, marine economy, water security, and aerospace, alongside building a national sci-tech database.
With Vietnam’s network of 64 trade offices overseas, Deputy PM Son noted that connecting them through a modern digital platform could help establish a unified national trade information system that operates efficiently, transparently and with strong forecasting capacity.
On March 15, 2026, voters nationwide will elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure. The event is a major political occasion, allowing citizens to exercise their democratic rights and choose representatives for the next five years.
The President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace on March 12 received valuable documentary photographs of President Ho Chi Minh, offering authentic glimpses into the revolutionary leader’s political and diplomatic activities.
The Lao Brewery Company (LBC) became the first firm in the country to receive an official Lao barcode under the new framework.
UOB maintained its forecast for Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 7.5% in 2026, with first-quarter growth projected at around 7%.
The cumulative cases correspond to an illness rate of 211.48 per 100,000 people, with children aged 5–9 recording the highest infection rate, followed by those aged 0–4 and 10–14.
Over the past five years, the 15th NA has successfully fulfilled its historic mission, guiding the country through the post-pandemic recovery and accelerating socio-economic development, said Vietnamese Ambassador in Angola Duong Chinh Chuc.
A local official stressed that compliance with fisheries regulations must be maintained not only to serve the EC inspection to help lift the “yellow card” warning, but also as a long-term and consistent effort to ensure sustainable fisheries development.
According to the national flag carrier, it will increase the use of wide-body aircraft with larger seating capacity on several European routes to better meet rising travel demand.
Under the “Green Hero Solution” project, organic food waste will be collected from partner organisations and businesses and processed into compost. The compost will then be used at two Food Bank community gardens, where fresh vegetables will be grown to support disadvantaged households.
Under the programme, the southern largest economic hub has set several key health targets to be achieved by 2030. The average height of children and adolescents under 18 is expected to increase by at least 1.5cm, while the average life expectancy of residents is projected to reach around 77 years, including at least 68 years of healthy living.
Thailand’s newly elected parliament will convene its first session on March 15, with key agenda items including the swearing-in ceremony for lawmakers and the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speakers of the parliament.
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