On that basis, and building on the long-standing friendship between the two countries, Chinh suggested that Angola provide Vietnam with additional oil and gas supplies. The Vietnamese leader also suggested facilitating oil and gas exploration by Xuan Thien Group, a Vietnamese private energy conglomerate, in Angola. Acknowledging Vietnam’s concerns about energy security under the current circumstances, the Angolan president expressed support for stronger energy cooperation between the two countries. He affirmed that Vietnam stands ready to assist Angola in expanding cooperation with ASEAN countries. Lourenço said that Angola values its friendship and cooperation with Vietnam and stands ready to further strengthen ties between the two countries.

Vietnamese (in red) and Malaysian players compete for the ball during their match in the third qualifying round of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Anh KhoaThe AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee said on Tuesday that Malaysia used players who did not meet eligibility requirements in matches they had originally won 4-0 against Vietnam and 2-0 against Nepal in the third round of qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Both results were overturned to 3-0 defeats, and the Football Association of Malaysia was fined US$50,000, the AFC said following a meeting chaired by committee head Jahangir Baglari. The decision reshapes Group F standings, with Vietnam moving to the top of the table and securing qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia, while Malaysia drop to second place after losing six points. The AFC said the sanctions apply to the ongoing qualifying competition, where only group winners advance to the Asian Cup finals.

The Nhon Ly beach area and fishing port in Quy Nhon Dong Ward, Gia Lai Province, south-central Vietnam. Economy-- Vietnam’s major banks and securities firms are preparing to establish operations in the country’s planned International Finance Centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, signaling strong interest in joining the emerging financial ecosystem. Ho Chi Minh City-- Ho Chi Minh City’s traffic police said on Monday that they reported more than 84,500 violations in the first two months of 2026, identified through its expanding network of surveillance cameras. -- The administration of Ho Chi Minh City has asked agencies to monitor fuel prices and supply while keeping bus and coach fares under control, following recent increases linked to rising fuel costs. -- Restaurants and food stalls across Ho Chi Minh City have begun raising menu prices by VND3,000-20,000 ($0.1-0.8) per dish as input costs surge, particularly gas and fresh produce.

According to Tung, the AI system has the capability to support the early detection of several dangerous conditions such as cancer, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, and lung pathologies. After imaging results are available, AI records suspicious lesions as a reference source to help doctors avoid omissions, especially in lung cancer screening. Multiple benefitsMedical experts acknowledge that AI in medical examination and treatment can bring many benefits to both doctors and patients. For doctors, AI helps analyze large volumes of medical imaging data quickly while suggesting abnormal signs that might be missed during the film-reading process. Health stations are connected via remote consultation (telehealth) with hospital doctors, creating a professional "mentorship" mechanism.

Trang, a fourth-year student at NEU, has received news of her admission to the Master's program in Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence and Innovation at Tsinghua University (China). From being a game-loving student, Trang regained her determination and began to focus intensely and study more seriously. With this result, Mai Trang applied to the National Economics University and was admitted to the Faculty of Management Science. By the time she submitted her application to Tsinghua University, Mai Trang had published two papers in international journals as the lead author. She also clearly conveyed this during her interview with the Tsinghua University admissions committee.

If all students choose to take the entrance exam for public high schools, the admission rate would be only around 61 percent. Education officials aim to increase the public high school admission rate to at least 70 percent of middle school graduates. Under the city’s post-secondary education orientation plan, about 88,000 students will be admitted to public education institutions, including public high schools, continuing education centers and vocational education institutions. Hanoi currently has 124 public high schools, including four specialized schools, 117 regular public schools and three schools operating under financial autonomy. Each student may now register up to three preferences for non-specialized public high schools anywhere in Hanoi.

Under those regulations, FAM and the players involved may face financial penalties under Article 56, while Malaysia could be handed 3-0 forfeits in matches against Vietnam and Nepal under Article 25. Those matches were played during the first leg of the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, when the team fielded players linked to the illegal naturalization case. “The situations of Malaysia and Timor-Leste are similar in that both involve falsified naturalization documents, but the contexts are different,” Windsor John explained. “The Timor-Leste case was discovered after the competition had already finished, which is why they were banned from the next tournament. However, if the AFC Disciplinary Committee confirms the sanctions based on Articles 25 and 56, Malaysia would lose six points and drop to nine.

South Africa arrests Vietnamese nationals over rhino horn smuggling. The Vietnamese national is believed to be the owner of the Voi Game Lodge wildlife reserve. In 2011, the suspect had previously been fined and deported from South Africa for illegally possessing rhino horns. According to authorities, the Voi Game Lodge facility reported in early December last year that 98 rhino horns had been stolen during a robbery. DNA tests confirmed that the shipment found at Changi was the same batch reported stolen from Voi Game Lodge, according to the DA statement.

A campaign titled “Civilized public passenger transport - serving passengers” has been launched in an effort to improve service quality, build a culture of public transport and encourage Hanoi residents to use buses and metro lines. The Hanoi Traffic Management and Operation Center and related units pledge to improve the quality of public passenger transport services. On the morning of March 14, the Hanoi Traffic Management and Operation Center coordinated with bus and metro operators across the city to launch the initiative. The Hanoi Traffic Management and Operation Center and relevant units committed to improving the quality of public passenger transport services. According to Phuong, service quality on buses and metro lines has improved significantly in recent years but still falls short of expectations.

She added that in the journalism and communications field, these mergers have changed the number of press agencies. Therefore, mergers may lead to changes in the number of press agencies but they do not necessarily reduce job opportunities. In fact, development space can expand beyond traditional journalism to new platforms such as digital journalism, multimedia journalism and data journalism,” she said. At the event, another student raised a concern: “Currently the local government model is shifting from three-level to two-level, and many state agencies have redundant staff. In the era of the digital economy and digital society, digital competency will certainly be one of the important criteria in recruitment,” Duc said.

The first task focuses on synchronously improving development institutions to unlock productive forces, mobilize all resources and create new momentum for growth. Promoting virtual assistants for businesses and citizensThe third task focuses on developing high-quality human resources. The fourth task focuses on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation. The government plans to develop systems of research and testing centers as well as key national laboratories, prioritizing strategic technologies. The sixth task focuses on improving the material, spiritual and health conditions of the population.

The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term concluded completely at 21:00 on March 15, with a voter turnout of 99.68%, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. As of 23:23 the same day, official data from the National Election Council showed that 76,188,544 voters had cast their ballots, representing nearly all registered voters. The oldest voter was Hoang Thi Tong, 119 years old, of the Mong ethnic group, residing in Lung Liem hamlet, Yen Tho commune, Cao Bang province. Four out of the country’s 34 provinces and cities with the highest voter turnout are Lao Cai, Hue, Tuyen Quang, and Vinh Long. All 34 provinces and cities recorded a voter turnout exceeding 99%.

The project, titled Go Chau Thien Hoi, focuses on promoting chau van ritual music associated with Mother Goddess worship. The Mother Goddess is a nymph who descended to Earth, lived as a human and became a Buddhist nun referred to as the Mother of the World. In Mother Goddess worship, male and female spirit mediums perform spirit possession rituals at various temples. During the rituals a band of musicians perform chau van ritual songs for the spirits. For example, interactive exhibitions or collaborations with artists to create works inspired by Mother Goddess worship,” he said.

Young voters pose holding their voter cards before voting in elections for the National Assembly and local People’s Councils at polling station No. 1 in An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, March 15, 2026. Society-- Northern and central Vietnam see light rain to showers on Monday, while the south experiences hot and humid conditions. -- Border guards in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam said on Sunday they had detained a Chinese man suspected of smuggling gold across the border. Travel-- Sun PhuQuoc Airways on Sunday launched a direct route between Phu Quoc Island, off An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, and Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam.

Under the plan, the Hanoi–Amsterdam route will commence operations on June 16, 2026, with an expected frequency of three return flights per week using modern wide-body Airbus A350 aircraft. This will be the first direct air link between Vietnam and the Netherlands, helping to shorten travel time and enhance connectivity between Vietnam and one of Europe’s key economic, logistics and aviation transit hubs. Nguyen Quang Trung, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines, said Europe has always been one of the carrier’s key international markets. The launch event and sales campaign for the Hanoi–Amsterdam route in the Netherlands demonstrate the airline’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with travel agencies and partners across the region. By expanding its flight network and intensifying market promotion in Europe, Vietnam Airlines continues to affirm its role as the national flag carrier in enhancing links between Vietnam and major global economic centres, thereby helping boost trade, tourism and the international promotion of the country and its people.