Eastern region (including Chu ward and communes of Son Dong, Tay Yen Tu, Luc Ngan, Tan Son, Van Son, Luc Nam and surrounding areas) will be cloudy, no rain, sunny during the day. Cold at night and in the early morning. Northeast winds at level 2. Temperatures will range between 17°C and 25°C with an average humidity of 73%.

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Western region (including communes of Hiep Hoa, Hop Thinh, Tan Yen, Yen The, Xuan Luong, Bo Ha, Lang Giang; wards of Van Ha, Viet Yen and surrounding areas) will be cloudy, no rain, sunny during the day. Cold at night and in the early morning. Northeast winds at level 2. Temperatures will range between 18°C and 26°C with an average humidity of 70%.

Bac Giang ward, Kinh Bac ward and Southwestern region (including wards of Bac Giang, Kinh Bac, Da Mai, Yen Dung, Que Vo, Tu Son, Thuan Thanh; communes of Phat Tich, Yen Phong, Gia Binh, Luong Tai and surrounding areas) will be cloudy, no rain, sunny during the day. Cold at night and in the early morning. Northeast winds at level 2. Temperatures will range between 18°C and 26°C with an average humidity of 71%.

Bac Ninh recognises Nam Hong Royal Museum as provincial tourist site

BAC NINH - Authorities in northern Bac Ninh province have officially recognised the Nam Hong Royal Museum as a provincial-level tourist destination, highlighting its role in preserving and showcasing valuable historical artefacts.

Major social development targets for 2026-2030

The Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress sets out key economic, social and environmental development goals and targets for the 2026–2030 period. Key social targets include raising the Human Development Index (HDI) to around 0.8; increasing life expectancy at birth to 75.5 years, with healthy life expectancy reaching at least 68 years.

 

Vietnam rises in global LEED rankings as green buildings gain momentum

According to the latest announcement from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), Vietnam ranked eighth among countries and territories outside the US in LEED-certified floor area in 2025.

 

More than 50 outstanding books honoured at 8th National Book Awards

Two A prizes, the highest distinction of the awards, were granted to Lich su Vietnam bang hinh (Vietnamese History in Pictures) by Dong A and multiple authors, jointly published by the Publishing House of Hanoi National University of Education and Dong A Culture Joint Stock Company.

 

Budget revenue from foreign trade rises 12.3% in Jan–Feb

The customs authority said it will intensify monitoring of revenue sources, tighten control over customs valuation, origin and tax policies, and strengthen risk analysis to prevent tax evasion and revenue losses.

 

Import tariffs on certain fuel products reduced to 0%

Rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, have significantly affected the global energy market, especially shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz – a strategic route for transporting crude oil from the region.