“I am very happy to win an award, though I feel a bit regretful as I narrowly missed the Silver medal,” Nam said. This year's International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad took place in Slovenia, gathering contestants from 24 countries with strengths in technology. Not only outstanding in Informatics, Nam also won a Gold medal in Mathematics at the International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO). For Nam, Mathematics is the most important foundation for programming and AI. At the beginning of 2025, his mother let Nam participate in a basic AI course organized by the People's Informatics Institute.

Businesses such as guesthouses, rental apartments, nightclubs, karaoke venues, massage and spa services, and hair salons are considered vulnerable to being exploited for prostitution. To strengthen oversight, the chairman of the municipal administration directed departments and local authorities to step up inspections and promptly handle violations. The health department must also compile and categorize sensitive businesses for inter-agency inspections, checking licensing, staffing, and operating conditions. The Department of Culture and Sports will lead inspections of entertainment venues to prevent obscene performances and harmful cultural products. The Department of Education and Training was instructed to strengthen student management and detect signs of youth being lured into social evils.

A screenshot shows Bhaya Soul in Ha Long Bay, northern Vietnam listed among the greatest places to stay in 2026 by Time. The cruise, Bhaya Soul, was included in the 'Places to stay' category on Time’s annual list of The World’s Greatest Places, featuring '100 extraordinary destinations to stay and to visit this year.' According to the cruise’s website, accommodation on Bhaya Soul ranges from US$776 to $1,553 per night on a full-board basis. Voyage packages are also offered, starting from $289 per person for the two-day 'Soulful Journey through Ha Long Bay,' $579 per person for the three-day 'Unveil Nature’s Symphony of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay,' and $1,808 per person for the 'Waves of Wellness from Ha Long Bay to Hoi An.' Cruise ships in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam.

Without suspicion, M. asked for the bank account number to transfer the money and reminded the driver to bring the package. After repeatedly following the instructions, she lost nearly VND1.3 billion from her bank account. However, the more polite she was, the more strange calls she received. She felt as if her phone number had been put into a "fraud ecosystem." The frequency of calls frustrated her; and just seeing a strange number made her uncomfortable.

Ship 17 of Brigade 171 under Vietnam’s Naval Region 2 docks at the brigade’s military port in Ho Chi Minh City after completing its participation in the MILAN 2026 multilateral naval exercise in India, March 12, 2026. On January 28, Ship 17 departed Brigade 171’s military port together with a delegation from the Vietnam People’s Navy to take part in activities within the framework of the MILAN 2026 exercise in India. The delegation was led by Colonel Le Dinh Nghi, deputy chief of staff of Naval Region 2. Ship 17 and the Vietnamese delegation partook in all activities under the MILAN 2026 program. Officers and sailors of Ship 17 of Brigade 171 under Vietnam’s Naval Region 2 pose for a photo at the brigade’s military port in Ho Chi Minh City after completing their participation in the MILAN 2026 multilateral naval exercise in India, March 12, 2026.

Others have also criticized the title Nguoi im lang gap nguoi hay noi, saying it feels cheap and follows an online trend. Son Tung M-TP nominated for world's most handsome facesSon Tung M-TP appears on the nomination list. Photo: TC CandlerSon Tung M-TP has also become a talking point after appearing on the nomination list for the “100 Most Handsome Faces in the World” by TC Candler magazine. This marks the fifth time Son Tung M-TP has been nominated by TC Candler, previously appearing in the nominations in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2023, though he has never entered the final Top 100. In addition to Son Tung M-TP, singers Gemini Hung Huynh and Jack - J97 have also appeared on TC Candler’s nomination list.

Many transport operators in Ho Chi Minh City have adjusted their ticket prices upward. By 10pm on March 11, fuel prices were updated to show a decline of around 13 percent compared with the previous adjustment period. In the taxi sector, Ho Chi Minh City currently has 36 operators with around 24,000 vehicles in service. In road freight transport, the Ho Chi Minh City Freight Transport Association said operating costs for member companies have risen by about 20 to 25 percent due to higher fuel prices. However, the Middle East conflict is affecting global container shipping routes, including those connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the US, Europe and other markets.

A tourist poses for a photo with a dill flower field in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam. -- Ho Chi Minh City will put up for auction 3,790 resettlement apartments in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in An Khanh Ward in May. -- Ho Chi Minh City has launched a 150-day campaign to build 1,000 classrooms for the 2026-27 academic year, which will start in early September. -- The city reported 588 hand, foot, and mouth disease cases between March 2 and 8, up 38.7 percent from the average recorded in the previous four weeks, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control. Travel-- Dill flower fields in Hiep Thanh Ward have emerged as a new attraction in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam, drawing both residents and tourists.

First, it is expected to enhance the quality of management and governance in international trade. According to the Deputy PM, one of the biggest challenges facing businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, is the lack of reliable and up-to-date market information. The digital platform is expected to serve as a comprehensive “market information ecosystem”, allowing firms to access data on consumer demand, technical regulations, environmental standards, product trends and investment and trade cooperation opportunities in specific markets. With Vietnam’s network of 64 trade offices overseas, he 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. At the event, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang said the platform represents an important step in reforming governance methods and applying digital technologies to market development and international economic integration.

The survey, which began on March 10, aims to assess the traffic safety situation on roads with steep terrain such as National Highways 6, 4E, 4D, and 12. After completing the survey, the delegation will compile the results, organize professional workshops and prepare an evaluation report to propose management solutions to ensure the safety of double-decker sleeper buses. Colonel Pham Quang Huy, deputy director of the Traffic Police Department, said the survey aims to assess factors affecting traffic safety on northwestern mountain roads, including transport infrastructure, traffic signage systems, vehicle flow, traffic organization, and accident black spots and areas with potential risks. Authorities will also assess transport management, including permitted vehicle types, operational routes, itineraries and service frequency, in order to propose the operating scope and conditions for double-decker sleeper buses. Nguyen Thanh Hoai, deputy director of the Vietnam Road Administration, said double-decker sleeper buses are widely chosen by passengers.

Specifically, the airline will prioritise deploying the Airbus A350, which offers a higher seat capacity, on certain services to Europe. In March alone, the carrier plans to switch 11 pairs of flights between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Munich in Germany to operations using the Airbus A350 aircraft. The use of larger wide-body aircraft is expected to increase available capacity on Vietnam–Europe routes to accommodate passenger demand. Vietnam Airlines said its flights to Europe are operating safely via flight corridors that comply with operational conditions and avoid areas affected by ongoing conflicts. The push to mobilise more resources and increase capacity comes at a time when the global aviation market is facing uncertainty.

Dr Tran Hoa (left). Born in Pleiku (Gia Lai), Dr Tran Hoa is the youngest child in a large family originally from Quang Nam. His aunt’s wishThe turning point came in 12th grade, when Tran Hoa received a letter from his paternal aunt living far away. After more than two decades in the profession, Dr Hoa deeply understands the meaning of the word "support." Tran Hoa adjusted the regimen and monitored closely to protect both mother and child.

Northern Vietnam may soon experience several days of light rain, drizzle, and fog. On March 13, most areas across the northern region are expected to see little rain, with light fog in the early morning. From Saturday to Monday (March 14-16), a southwest wind convergence zone at around 5,000 meters altitude will form, bringing scattered thunderstorms to mountainous and midland areas in northern Vietnam. Meanwhile, the northern plains and coastal areas are likely to experience light rain, drizzle, and fog, with cold conditions continuing during the night and early morning. Previously, meteorological authorities forecast that March weather in northern Vietnam will be dominated by light rain, drizzle, fog, and humid conditions for around 8 to 15 days.

Many localities in southern Vietnam are forecast to experience rain and thunderstorms late in the afternoon and evening on March 12, 2026. Ho Chi Minh City-- Investigators and police officers in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a major ring trafficking synthetic drugs from Cambodia to Tay Ninh Province for distribution across Tay Ninh, Ho Chi Minh City, Tra Vinh, and Dak Lak, arresting 30 traffickers and seizing over 17 kilograms of narcotics. -- Sixteen bus routes in the southern metropolis started to stop issuing paper tickets and switch to electronic tickets for passengers from March. -- Ho Chi Minh City authorities have ordered stricter management and inspections of service establishments vulnerable to prostitution-related activities such as hotels, karaoke parlors, spas, and rental apartments to promptly detect and handle violations. -- Ho Chi Minh City will develop a mobile app to provide residents with information about environmental quality, while stepping up inspections and taking stricter action against environmental violations.

During most of these trips, the family prepares its own food for the entire journey. A total of 45 family members joined the trip, with all expenses covered by Phan’s aunt and uncle. For the journey, the family prepared an impressive amount of food and drinks. In the evening we stayed at a hotel and borrowed their kitchen to cook dinner.”The family prepared nearly 100 banh mi sandwiches themselves for the trip. Photos: Thanh Phan