Real estate stocks surge, VN-Index hits all-time high
Prime Minister urges swift implementation of stock market upgrade roadmap
Stock market upgrade enables major capital inflows into Vietnam
Vietnam’s stock market upgrade poised to attract strong foreign capital inflows
Vietnam upgraded to emerging market from frontier
Vietnam surpasses 11 million securities accounts
VPBank Securities (VPBS) launches IPO at VND33,900 per share
Foreign investors post net sales of over VND2.8 trillion on HOSE
Prime Minister directs agencies to pursue early stock market upgrade
Vietnam seeks LSE support in bid for emerging market status
Vietnam Government approves plan to upgrade its stock market status
Public investment stocks see strong gains
Foreign investors granted greater access to securities market
IPO surge brings opportunity to elevate Vietnam’s stock market
Real estate, public investment stocks surge robustly
Tidal wave of cash retail, foreign investors stimulate stock market soar
Buying momentum lifts VN-Index to third consecutive record high
Vietnam’s stock market hits historic liquidity record
Foreign investors book hefty profits, VN-Index falls below 1,500-point mark
25 years of Vietnam’s stock market: Capitalization nearly matches GDP
National
PM urges completion of Quang Trung Campaign by January 15
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a dispatch calling on ministries, sectors and localities to make every effort to complete the “Quang Trung Campaign” before January 15.
Troops work through holidays to rapidly rebuild homes in storm-hit areas
National Highway 51 clear on first day of New Year holiday
Construction of Bien Hoa–Vung Tau expressway continues through New Year holiday longform
Entire Van Phong–Nha Trang expressway open to traffic
International
Vietnam continues to ensure all human rights for everyone: Ambassador
During the 2023–2025 term, the participation of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva at the UN Human Rights Council was guided by a consistent approach: keeping the council focused on practical solutions that improve people’s lives.
Cuban diplomat praises CPV’s leadership role in Vietnam’s development
RoK extends group visa fee waiver for Vietnamese tourists
Vietnam, China continue promoting people-to-people exchanges
HCMC Vietnam–Cambodia Friendship Association holds its first congress
Business
Global investment flows pivot toward Ho Chi Minh City
A record US$31.5 billion in foreign direct investment disbursed in 2025 signals a new phase for Vietnam’s economy, as global investors increasingly view Ho Chi Minh City as a strategic hub for high-value investment and regional trade connectivity.
Vietnam’s coffee industry brews record year as exports surpass US$8 billion
Cai Mep port cluster receives first container ships of 2026
Mekong Delta flower villages bustle ahead of Tet
Dong Loc oranges thrive as farmers gear up for Tet market longform
Education
EU funds Vietnam with EUR50 million for vocational education development
The Ministry of Education and Training and the European Union (EU) signed a financing agreement for the Vietnam-EU vocational education program project.
HCMC to implement phone-free school program next January
International label proliferates in HCMC schools despite quality concerns
Ministry of Education and Training announces key achievements in 2025
Schools promote cultural heritage through traditional arts for students
Sports
Ho Chi Minh City advances sustainable sports development
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports yesterday held a conference reviewing notable achievements in 2025 and outlining 2026 priorities.
