☕ Afternoon briefing on March 2

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

☕ Afternoon briefing on March 2

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Party General Secretary To Lam said on March 2 that a new resolution on enhancing the Party's leadership over the prevention and control of corruption, wastefulness and negative phenomena will affirm the Party’s special attention to and serve as a “declaration” to continue adamantly intensifying the fight against the “internal enemy” in the new era with renewed thinking and innovative approaches.

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Party General Secretary To Lam speaks at the working session with the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs and relevant agencies on March 2. (Photo: VNA)

The resolution is expected to be approved at the upcoming 2nd meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee. Read full story

- Prime Minister inspected the progress of eastern North–South expressway projects in Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa provinces, and reviewed the implementation of the “Quang Trung Campaign” to address the aftermath of natural disasters in late last year during a working trip to the central region on March 1.

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits and extends New Year greetings to residents in the Quang Duc resettlement area, Tuy An Nam commune, Dak Lak province, on March 1. (Photo: VNA)

Inspecting sub-projects of the eastern North–South expressway which run through four provinces, including the sections Quang Ngai – Hoai Nhon, Hoai Nhon – Quy Nhon, Quy Nhon – Chi Thanh, Chi Thanh – Van Phong, and Van Phong – Nha Trang, with a total length of more than 351 km and total investment exceeding 70.255 trillion VND (over 2.68 billion USD), the PM acknowledged the efforts of ministries, sectors, localities and construction forces for implementing the projects, despite complex weather conditions, challenging terrain and difficulties in construction materials supply. Read full story

- The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 55th session at the National Assembly House in Hanoi on March 2.

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NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the 55th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee. (Photo: VNA)

Chairing and delivering the opening remarks, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man noted that there are only 13 days left before voters head to the polls for the election of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, scheduled for March 15. Read full story

- Amid the rapid rise of social media, where rumours have become an inevitable “flip side of the coin,” political awareness and civic responsibility serve as a firm shield to help individuals protect themselves while safeguarding national stability and social order.

Personnel affairs are regarded as a matter of special importance, which has been defined as "the key of all keys,” at both local and national levels, naturally drawing strong public attention. However, legitimate public interest must be clearly distinguished from curiosity and unfounded speculation. Even two seemingly similar concepts often confused with each other - public opinion and rumours - require careful differentiation to avoid negative social consequences. Read full story

- Several international flights to and from Vietnam have been cancelled or affected as of noon on March 2 due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Qatar Airways cancelled two passenger flights, QR983 and QR977, and one cargo flight, QR8952/8953, scheduled for March 2. Read full story

- YADEA Vietnam on March 1 inaugurated a smart manufacturing plant with a total first-phase investment of over 100 million USD at Tan Hung Industrial Park in the northern province of Bac Ninh, and announced a strategic partnership with Grab Vietnam to promote green mobility in the country.

At the ceremony, the company rolled out its flagship electric model, the YADEA Osta, designed for the Vietnamese market. Featuring a Neo-Retro style, the model offers a maximum range of up to 180 km per charge and reflects YADEA’s long-term commitment to technology investment and improved user experience. Read full story

- Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of attracting 11 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026, prioritising high technology, logistics, and financial – commercial centre projects.

The goal comes amid rising registered capital and the emergence of billion-USD projects that are injecting fresh momentum into the investment landscape. Read full story

- Moving beyond mere "check-in" trips, 2026 is witnessing the powerful rise of the multi-generational vacation trend - where a getaway is no longer just for a couple or a young family, but a shared journey for grandparents, parents, and children.

According to the renowned news agency CNA, along with data from Expedia and Skyscanner, Vietnam is emerging as a new bright spot in Asia, with Da Nang and Phu Quoc serving as the two leading forces shaping the concept of a "destination for all generations."/. Read full story

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits and extends New Year greetings to residents in the Quang Duc resettlement area, Tuy An Nam commune, Dak Lak province, on March 1. (Photo: VNA)

PM inspects North – South expressway project, post-disaster recovery efforts

Inspecting sub-projects of the eastern North–South expressway which run through four provinces, the PM acknowledged the efforts of ministries, sectors, localities and construction forces for implementing the projects, despite complex weather conditions, challenging terrain and difficulties in construction materials supply.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the 55th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Standing Committee convenes 55th session

Chairing and delivering the opening remarks, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man noted that there are only 13 days left before voters head to the polls for the election of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, scheduled for March 15.

Pasaxon, the official newspaper of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP), has published an article highlighting enhanced cooperation between the National Assemblies of Laos and Vietnam toward deepening their strategic partnership in the new period. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Laos step up parliamentary cooperation to realise strategic cohesion

In the coming five years, the two National Assemblies will intensify coordination to effectively implement the resolutions of their respective Party congresses, ensuring that parliamentary cooperation continues to develop in a substantive and practical manner, contributing to deepening the special Laos–Vietnam ties in the new period.

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NA Standing Committee to convene 55th session in March

The committee will provide opinions on a slate of draft laws, including the Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Notarisation, the Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Legal Assistance, the revised Law on Access to Information, the Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Overseas Representative Missions of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

At the ceremony marking the 120th birth anniversary of late Prime Minister Pham Van Dong in Quang Ngai (Photo: VNA)

PM highlights legacy of late PM Pham Van Dong

PM Chinh affirmed the determination to honour, inherit and further promote the great values and legacy left by PM Pham Van Dong for today and future generations, in service of building a strong, prosperous, civilised and happy Vietnam that steadily advances toward socialism.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses a working session with the Da Nang Party Committee's Standing Board on February 28. (Photo: VNA)

Da Nang urged to secure growth of at least 11% this year

The PM directed further development of the Vietnam International Financial Centre (IFC) in Da Nang into a modern global hub linked to innovation, digital technology and sustainable finance, serving as a controlled testing ground for new financial models.

The meeting between Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu and First Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia Neth Savoeun in Phnom Penh on February 27 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam consolidates traditional ties with Cambodia

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed that by dispatching a delegation to Cambodia shortly after the Party General Secretary's visit, Vietnam demonstrates its leaders' strong political determination as well as proactive, prompt and responsible efforts to effectively implement the high-level agreements and common perceptions through concrete programmes and clear roadmaps.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and officials offer incense to President Ho Chi Minh at Chung Son Temple on February 28. (Photo: VNA)

NA leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Nghe An

At the Kim Lien Special National Relic Site, the NA leader and his delegation paid solemn tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, a great leader of the Party and people, a hero of national liberation, and the one who laid the foundation for the Vietnamese NA and affirmed the role of the supreme body of State power throughout his life-long career dedicated to the nation.