Legal frameworks and administrative decrees set to take effect from February
HCMC orders crackdown on illegal sand mining in Can Gio, border areas
Vietnam–Cambodia joint raid dismantles online fraud syndicate, 47 arrested
Police warn of travel scams ahead of Tet 2026
Border guards intensify patrols to combat smuggling surge
Ministry orders e-commerce platforms to remove prohibited products
Dong Nai inspectors seize over 1.4 tons of untraceable Tet confectionery
Legal proceedings launched against Hoang Thi Hong Thai for anti-State propaganda
Online scams inflict losses exceeding VND6 trillion in Vietnam in 2025
Gov't raises maximum deposit for land auctions to 50 percent of starting price
State President issues orders on 13 laws adopted by National Assembly
Major laws to take effect on January 1, 2026
From January 1, 2026, many policies to take effect, impacting people's lives
Over 92 percent harmful online content removed
Thanh Hoa woman fakes death, collects VND1.3 billion in insurance fraud
Vietnam coast guard seizes vessel carrying 200,000 liters of illegal oil
Former food administration director Nguyen Thanh Phong, accomplices indicted
National Assembly passes trio of education laws to globalize Vietnamese schools
Nationwide alcohol-level check to be implemented on first day of Lunar New Year
HCMC speeds up lane reallocation to address safety risks
Ministry proposes to tighten charity laws after wave of donation scams
NA approves resolution on environmental protection oversight
NA passes e-commerce law: Oversight of online platforms to protect consumers
Proposed crypto regulations criticized for lacking deterrence against fraud
Stronger penalties proposed to deter counterfeit cosmetics trading
National
Prime Minister urges speed on key expressway projects
While inspecting progress on two major expressway projects today, the Prime Minister called on workers, engineers, and local authorities to accelerate construction and land clearance so the routes can open ahead of schedule.
Hanoi opens 17 scenic, historic sites free of charge for residents, visitors
Party Chief To Lam meets with leaders on sidelines of Board of Peace meeting
Institutional framework for digital transformation strengthened
Vietnam makes efforts in realizing aspiration for strong, prosperous nation
International
Vietnam, US step up dialogue to facilitate trade ties
Vietnamese Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung spoke highly of the role of the US Department of Commerce and relevant agencies in the overall bilateral relationship.
Party General Secretary attends inaugural meeting of Gaza Board of Peace in US
Diplomatic missions stand alongside Vietnam
Vietnam affirms and raises its position on global stage
Vietnamese Tet celebrated at City Hall in Paris
Business
Commodity markets remain stable nationwide after Tet
The Ministry of Finance today reported that supply and demand across Vietnam’s commodity markets remained steady, with no major price fluctuations or shortages, as trading activities gradually returned to normal following the Lunar New Year holiday.
Supermarkets nationwide reopen today, supply remains stable
Retail fuel prices cut from February 20 afternoon
Vung Ang Port welcomes first cargo ships of Lunar New Year 2026
Fuel prices to be adjusted on February 20
Education
Foreign students choose Vietnam as study destination
In recent years, Vietnam has gradually become an attractive destination for international students.
Thousands of new schools in HCMC to open in early 2026
Ho Chi Minh City students earn Tet money by picking apricot leaves
Entry-level school admissions system in HCMC overloaded on opening day
Autonomy, state-school-enterprise linkages needed to boost tech workforce
Sports
Vietnam Golden Ball Awards: A year of faith and dedication
The Vietnam Golden Ball Awards, organized by Sai Gon Giai Phong (SGGP) Newspaper, has reached a significant 30-year milestone, reflecting the journey of Vietnamese football as it grows increasingly professional, confident and self-assured.
