HANOI – Eight people went on trial on March 10 over a fire that tore through a Hanoi apartment block in 2023, killing 56 people in Vietnam’s deadliest blaze in two decades.

Vietnam expects to sign pacts with the United States this week after its trade minister meets U.S. trade and energy officials, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters.

HANOI: Vietnam needs a paradigm shift in the management of emission sources to hold entities accountable and address air pollution more effectively in the near future.

More than two dozen foreign and Vietnamese investors, including Adani Green Energy , have warned Vietnam's plans to retroactively change rules on subsidised prices for wind and solar energy could affect more than $13 billion of investments.

Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn has praised Vietnam's 30 years of contributions to the regional bloc, calling the milestone a testament to the country's commitment to Asean's vision of unity and prosperity.

Hundreds of students taking the SAT in Hanoi on Saturday had their tests interrupted due to a system error, costing many several unanswered questions.

Nguyen Tran Thuy Duong from Hanoi Eye Hospital 2 shared that the team embarked on an over-1,000-kilometer journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City to fulfill the family’s wish.

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam is revising its energy plans to focus more on large solar farms and less on reliance on coal and natural gas. The fast-growing economy now aims to get 16% of its energy from the sun — more than triple its earlier target of just 5%.

Due to strike in Germany from midnight to 11.59 p.m. on March 10 (local time), Vietnam Airlines flights have changed their operating schedule, according to an official announcement from the airline.

Hanoi’s drizzle and humidity continue, but a cold front may bring relief. Check the latest Vietnam weather forecast for March 3, 2025.

The VnExpress Marathon Volvo All-Star 2025, scheduled for April 20 in Hanoi, will mark the first marathon in Vietnam to implement performance-based entry standards.

Hanoi has approved urgent reinforcements for Long Bien Bridge as severe structural deterioration threatens safety. A French-funded study will explore long-term restoration and potential future uses for the historic landmark.