PM urges completion of Quang Trung Campaign by 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
Tan Son Nhat International Airport planning finalized to meet development needs
Festive spirit fills cities nationwide as crowds gather for Countdown 2026
Vietnam Fatherland Front announces 10 key highlights of 2025 activities
PM orders acceleration of Quang Trung Campaign to rebuild storm-damaged homes
PM calls for stronger decentralization in handling stalled projects
Personnel training overhaul must support Party’s strategic decision: Party chief
PM urges advancing comprehensive diplomatic strategy to new level
PM chairs meeting of Government steering committee for macroeconomic management
Phu Quy – Phan Thiet ferries suspend services during New Year 2026 holiday
Long Thanh urban planning to connect with Ho Chi Minh City
Prime Minister calls formeasures to safeguard security in Mekong Delta
Berlin supports clean water supply for flood victims in Vietnam
Ministry of National Defense invests in Cao Bang's Bao Lac Medical Center
30,000 Tet gift packages to be provided for poor, disadvantaged people
Van Phong–Nha Trang Expressway shows patchwork despite not yet opening longform
Poland delivers 7 tons of aid to support disaster relief in Vietnam
Chau Doc–Can Tho–Soc Trang expressway asked to be technically opened by mid 2026
PM meets Can Tho voters, underscores breakthroughs education reforms
PM Pham Minh Chinh inspects progress of key infrastructure projects in Ca Mau
Aviation authority calls for reviews of Lunar New Year air travel plans
National
Over VND66 billion raised for “Spring Journey to the Mountains and Seas” program
On January 3, the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund and the “For Beloved Hoang Sa–Truong Sa” Club, in coordination with Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television, organized the 2026 “Spring Journey to the Mountains and Seas” program.
PM urges completion of Quang Trung Campaign by 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
International
Vietnam deeply concerned about reports on situation in Venezuela: Spokesperson
Vietnam is deeply concerned about information regarding the current situation in Venezuela, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on January 3.
Vietnam continues to ensure all human rights for everyone: Ambassador
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
Business
HCMC attracts over US$5.3 billion into industrial parks in 2025
More than US$5.3 billion in new and additional investment was channelled into Ho Chi Minh City’s export processing and industrial zones in 2025, up 0.37 percent year-on-year and exceeding the annual target by 17.5 percent.
Companies push smart factory transformation to compete amidst manufacturing race
Shopping surge marks lively start to 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese goods expand presence in French retail
U.S. delays higher tariffs on imported furniture to 2027
Education
HCMC schools strive to balance student safety with extracurricular learning
As schools across Ho Chi Minh City expand extracurricular journeys to historical sites and community spaces, educators are grappling with how to deliver meaningful real‑world lessons while keeping student safety front and center.
EU funds Vietnam with EUR50 million for vocational education development
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
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.
