Society

Thanks to the support of Nguyen Thanh Diep, Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nhan Dan Newspaper reporter Khanh Lan has spoken with several Vietnamese citizens currently living and working in the UAE to learn how the community is coping amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has affected many countries in the region, including the UAE.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Viet Nam, in collaboration with the Department of Environment under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, organised a technical consultation workshop in Ha Noi on March 6 on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) through the National Plastics Action Partnership (NPAP) programme in Viet Nam.

Alongside direct voter meetings, Hoa Khanh ward ,Da Nang city, has flexibly and creatively applied digital platforms to expand the space for interaction, bringing the voices of candidates to every household.

A series of urban upgrading projects, canal rehabilitation efforts, and infrastructure developments implemented in a coordinated manner across Ho Chi Minh City in recent years have had a direct impact on the lives of millions of households.

On March 4, many provinces and cities across the country held the 2026 enlistment ceremonies, sending outstanding young people to perform military service and service in the People’s Public Security.

Associate Professor Dr Doan Minh Huan, Politburo member and Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, on March 4 received Na Ki Hong, General Director of Samsung Viet Nam, and members of the leadership delegation of the company.

The 2026 Lunar New Year Book Street Festival, held in Ho Chi Minh City from February 15 to 22, drew more than one million visitors over eight days, generating 8.2 billion VND in revenue and selling over 83,700 books. These figures highlight the strong appeal of a cultural space when organised with professionalism and creativity.

In recent days, despite escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Vietnamese community in Qatar has consistently shown a proactive spirit, following advisories, keeping in touch, and remaining ready to coordinate with the Vietnamese Embassy with the ultimate aim of ensuring safety amid complex regional security developments.

The 19th Spring Blood Donation Festival 2026, themed “Donate blood at the start of spring – Multiply happiness”, has officially opened in Ha Noi, aiming to collect 10,000 units of blood over 10 consecutive days from February 27 to March 8.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming teaching and learning, making a significant contribution to the progress of modern education. Yet, alongside its promise and opportunities, the rise of AI in universities also brings considerable challenges.

The Department of Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Home Affairs on March 1 requested enterprises to suspend sending workers to the Middle East until the situation there is brought under control and stabilised.

The Ha Noi Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, together with the municipal Department of Justice, convened a conference on March 2 to disseminate legal policies on beliefs and religions as well as electoral law to Protestant dignitaries and followers across the capital.

One of the key foundations enabling Viet Nam to achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2050 lies in the country’s substantial carbon sinks from forests, seas, and natural ecosystems. Therefore, the measurement, conversion, and gradual establishment of a carbon credit trading market are essential solutions to offset greenhouse gas emissions.

Several international flights to and from Viet Nam 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).

From 2026, the “Viet Nam Wartime Accounting Initiative” (VWAI), funded by the US Government, officially launched in Viet Nam. For the first time, archives seized during the war will be systematically utilised for humanitarian purposes.

Entering 2026, Viet Nam’s labour market is evolving amid a clearly recovering economy, an accelerating private sector, expanding FDI inflows, and the deepening spread of digital transformation. Employment opportunities are increasing, yet this also places mounting pressure on workforce quality within a newly restructured economic landscape.

The early voting team of Naval Region 2 successfully organised early voting in Polling Area No. 5 in Long Son ward, Ho Chi Minh City, for voters aboard vessels of Flotillas 128 and 129, Ba Ke cluster, and the DK1/9 offshore platform.

A working delegation from the Viet Nam Border Guard High Command conducted an inspection of efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Ho Chi Minh City from February 26 to March 1.

As military hostilities in the Middle East intensify, the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) has directed all aviation units to adopt comprehensive measures to guarantee absolute flight safety, maintain uninterrupted air transport services, and minimise risks to passengers and carriers.

The People’s Committee of Ha Noi has issued a plan to convert all petrol- and diesel-powered taxis to electric and green-energy vehicles before 2030, accompanied by a range of support mechanisms and policies for businesses.