80-NQ/TW of the Politburo on cultural development, bringing documentary heritage closer to the public and transforming it into an important cultural resource in social life. Alongside this is the Space for Vietnam’s World Documentary Heritage and Outstanding National Archival Records, offering an accessible overview of the country’s documentary heritage system and significant archival holdings. Dang Thanh Tung, Director of the State Records and Archives Department, said documentary heritage and archival records can only fully realize their value when brought into service for the community. Documentary heritage, especially national archival records, is not only a primary historical source but also an important soft resource that contributes to strengthening identity, nurturing patriotism and enhancing the nation’s standing. It will also step up digital applications, innovate service models at the National Archives Centers, improve access to information and bring archival materials closer to society.

A fateful loveSerguei Koudriachov, 37, French nationality, first visited Phu Quoc as a tourist in 2015. For Trinh Ha, 43, originally from Hoa Binh, now Phu Tho province, Serguei’s wife, that destiny was even more intriguing. In 2019, she moved to Phu Quoc to start a business. Ha runs a restaurant and provides experiential tourism services in Phu Quoc. After the wedding, the couple returned to live and work in Phu Quoc.

For Russian Language, Arabic Language, Transnational Culture and Communication, and Teaching Vietnamese as a Foreign Language, the proposed tuition is VND31 million per year (US$1,220). Teacher training programs will continue to apply tuition policies in accordance with State regulations. Environmental, Health and Safety carries the lowest projected tuition at around VND19.1 million per year (US$750). The university has pledged not to raise tuition during the entire course if students follow the standard training schedule. Meanwhile, the National Economics University projects tuition for standard programs at about VND20-28 million per year (US$780-1,100), up VND2-3 million (US$80-120) compared to 2025.

Vietnamese users will soon be able to access Starlink’s satellite Internet services if they are willing to accept what could be relatively high costs. “In Vietnam, Starlink’s market accessibility will depend on regulatory policies, actual user demand and the maturity of existing infrastructure,” Dung noted. Compared with Vietnam’s 25 million fixed broadband subscribers and more than 110 million mobile Internet users, this ceiling is modest. “At this stage, satellite Internet, fiber-optic broadband, and mobile Internet each have distinct technical characteristics and use cases,” Dung said. Developed by SpaceX, founded by American billionaire Elon Musk, Starlink is a low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet network designed to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband worldwide.

International visitors experience lifting a fishing net while touring Phu Quoc, an island destination in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam. -- People across Vietnam will be able to witness a total lunar eclipse, commonly called a ‘blood moon,’ on Tuesday evening, lasting nearly one hour. -- Authorities in Thanh Hoa Province seized four metric tons of food of unknown origin after inspecting two business locations on Monday, raising concerns over food safety and public health risks. -- Police in Khanh Hoa Province caught 13 foreign nationals gambling illegally at a club in the basement of the Sheraton Hotel in Nha Trang late on Sunday, seizing US$3,500 in cash and documents related to the operation. Ho Chi Minh City-- Doctors at Binh Dan Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully performed Vietnam’s first robot-assisted surgery to treat a patient with a rare intralobar pulmonary sequestration, hospital officials announced on Monday.

A traffic police officer stops a motorcyclist for illegally crossing a railway section on Pham Van Dong Boulevard in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo: PC08The Hang Xanh traffic police team said the violations occurred at a level crossing on the North–South railway line in Hanh Thong Ward, where entry is banned due to a high risk of traffic accidents. Motorcyclists had crossed from a road running parallel to the railway onto Pham Van Dong Boulevard despite prohibition signs. In addition to stepped-up patrols, they had deployed officers to film violations for remote fines. Under Decree 168/2024/ND-CP, motorcyclists who enter prohibited areas face fines of VND2-3 million (US$76-115) and a deduction of two points from their 12-point driver’s licences, police said.

The ‘blood moon’ at Xuong Dien Beach in the former Nam Dinh Province, now part of Ninh Binh Province in northern Vietnam. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi TreDuring the eclipse, the moon will turn a striking copper-red instead of its usual yellow glow. The entire event lasts five hours and 42 minutes, with the total phase when the moon is fully immersed in the earth’s shadow lasting 82 minutes. Most provinces in the country will see the moon rise before the total phase starts, except for Dien Bien, Lai Chau, western Son La, Ca Mau, and An Giang, where the moon will rise 3-6 minutes after the eclipse has already begun. The Hanoi Astronomical Society said that this is the only total lunar eclipse of 2026, and the only one in nearly three years.

Leaders of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction advised vehicle owners to proactively maintain lighting systems, tires and engines at reputable garages before inspection to ensure compliance. Contrary to the concerns of owners of older vehicles, many drivers with well-maintained cars appeared confident, saying stricter emissions standards are necessary to protect the environment. The system provides detailed information on inspection results, emissions levels, validity periods and a QR code for quick verification. If needed, vehicle owners may still request a stamped paper copy generated from the software without using pre-printed certificate forms as before. Vehicles produced between 2017 and 2021 must meet Level 4 from 2027, while those manufactured from 2022 must meet Level 5 from 2028.

At its first sitting, the 16th National Assembly will elect key state leaders, including the National Assembly Chairperson, the State President and the Prime Minister. Photo: National AssemblyThe Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Monday afternoon gave its second round of opinions on preparations for the first session of the 16th National Assembly. Secretary-General and Chairman of the National Assembly Office Le Quang Manh said the upcoming sitting is expected to deliberate and decide on three major groups of issues. Specifically, the legislature will conduct organizational and personnel work; consider and adopt 11 draft laws and normative resolutions. The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the Government is working intensively to complete the remaining draft laws in time for submission.

People run for cover following an explosion in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has closely directed citizen protection efforts from an early stage. Three Vietnamese citizens temporarily residing about 200 kilometers from Tehran are now urgently relocating to the same area. The embassy has urged any Vietnamese citizens in Iran who have not yet made contact to do so promptly for guidance. The citizen protection hotlines of the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran are +989339658252 for direct calls and +989334609074 via WhatsApp or Viber.

Legend has it that Duyen Ninh Pagoda was once frequented by princesses of the Dinh and Early Le dynasties. After suppressing the rebellion of Khai Quoc Vuong, King Ly Thai Tong renamed the temple Duyen Ninh. Situated between two well-known tourist sites, Trang An and Bai Dinh Pagoda, Duyen Ninh is widely recognized, especially among young people seeking good fortune in romance. According to VietNamNet reporters, in the early days of the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026, many young visitors and Buddhists came to Duyen Ninh Pagoda to offer incense, pray for love and wish for children. Nguyen Van T., a resident of Ninh Binh visiting with his girlfriend, shared: “I heard that Duyen Ninh Pagoda is famous for love blessings, so we came here during our spring outing to pray that our relationship will grow stronger.”Many people visit Duyen Ninh Pagoda to pray for love.

Photo: PhoneArenaThe smartphone market is entering a turbulent phase, and memory prices are not even the most serious concern. According to forecasts from International Data Corporation (IDC), the global memory shortage will cause smartphone shipments to drop by 12.9 percent in 2026. Analysts believe this advantage will allow Apple to absorb rising memory costs internally, potentially avoiding price increases for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. IDC projects that even when memory supply recovers in 2027, smartphone prices are unlikely to return to previous levels. “Even after the crisis subsides, we do not expect memory prices to fall back to their 2025 levels.”The devices hit hardest by this shift will be entry-level models.

In addition, Resolution 79 sets the goal that by 2030 Vietnam will have at least three state-owned commercial banks among the top 100 largest banks in Asia by total assets. To enter the top 100, domestic banks would need total assets of at least $150–200 billion. Meanwhile, Yuanta Vietnam Securities noted that Resolution 79 opens up new space following state divestment and the sale of state capital to strategic partners at banks in the coming period. Among state-owned banks, BIDV still has the largest room for state divestment, as the State currently holds more than 80 percent of its shares, higher than Vietcombank (VCB) and VietinBank (CTG). Second is the need for a clearer distinction between business activities and political tasks, as well as non-profit tasks assigned to State-owned commercial banks.

First, it is necessary to clearly classify SOEs by function and operational objectives, rather than applying a uniform management mechanism. The third group comprises commercial SOEs operating in competitive markets with the objective of generating profits for the State and contributing to the state budget. The overarching principle is that the State should not directly intervene in daily business decisions, but instead manage through objectives, standards, and supervisory mechanisms. Typical SOEs worldwide apply strict corporate governance standards, often aligned with OECD principles, to clarify accountability and increase the autonomy of the management apparatus. Successful SOEs often concentrate resources on strategic sectors where the private sector under-invests, such as national infrastructure, digital platforms, or pioneering technology.

A woman poses for photographs at a sunflower garden in bloom at a park at the foot of the Marble Mountains in Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi TreRead what is in the news in Vietnam today:Society-- Northern Vietnam continues to experience foggy conditions on Monday due to high humidity, while the southern region sees hot and sunny weather, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. Ho Chi Minh City-- The Saigon Ward People’s Committee in Ho Chi Minh City said it would continue inspecting and handling alleged nighttime noise violations at a construction site at 2 Ton Duc Thang Street following residents’ complaints. Sports-- Vietnam’s Tran Quyet Chien and Nguyen Tran Thanh Tu clinched the World Championship National Teams 3-Cushion 2026 early on Monday with a victory over hosts Germany in the final. -- The Vietnamese women’s futsal team will face Indonesia at 3:00 pm on Monday in the third-place play-off at the 2026 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship.