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
NA Standing Committee reviews preparations for first session of 16th legislature
The first session of the 16th legislature, slated for April, is expected to focus on decisions regarding the organisational structure of the state apparatus, high-ranking personnel work, legislative tasks, and key socio-economic issues.
Party chief calls for resolute fight against “internal enemy”
13 international flights from Noi Bai Airport canceled amid Middle East tensions
24/7 task force established to deploy for expressway toll operations
Vietnam combats fake news, cunning election misinformation on social media
International
NA Chairman receives First Vice President of Greek Parliament
Vietnam always attaches importance to and wishes to deepen its friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Greece, said National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Vietnam ensures flight safety amid tensions in Middle East
Vietnam, Laos step up parliamentary cooperation
Vietnamese embassies in the Gulf issue urgent advisory notices to citizens
Vietnam voices deep concern over escalating conflict in Middle East
Business
Financial sector directs credit flows to fuel sustainable macroeconomic growth
To drive sustainable economic growth, Vietnamese commercial banks are actively restructuring their credit portfolios, channeling capital away from risky areas and into priority infrastructure sectors.
HCMC to create favorable conditions for enterprises to expand investment
HCMC tax sector intensifies debt recovery measures
Post-Tet holiday labor market sees strong rebound
Comprehensive tax reforms aim to balance state budget, business growth
Education
Expectations for breakthroughs in strategic technologies
In December 2024 and throughout 2025, the Politburo issued four cornerstone resolutions aimed at reshaping the country’s development trajectory.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 2.6 million students back after Tet
Vietnam participates in Asia-Pacific education exhibition for first time
Foreign students choose Vietnam as study destination
Thousands of new schools in HCMC to open in early 2026
Sports
HCMC, Yamaguchi strengthen friendly ties through Pickleball match longform
The Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council hosted a friendly pickleball match between the HCMC People’s Council and the Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly of Japan.
