National
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City proactively advance urban rail plans
The Government has requested Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to proactively implement urban railway lines.
Exhibition spotlights NA’s 80-year journey alongside nation
Post-holiday traffic surges as vehicles return to cities
Over VND66 billion raised for “Spring Journey to the Mountains and Seas” program
PM urges completion of Quang Trung Campaign by January 15
International
Chinese scholar assesses Vietnam’s development prospect
Professor Qu described the goal of around 10 percent growth as ambitious yet grounded, saying Vietnam’s GDP growth of approximately 7.5 percent in the first three quarters was an encouraging result amid global volatility.
Vietnam requests Netflix to remove film over maps featuring “U-shaped line”
Vietnam deeply concerned about reports on situation in Venezuela: Spokesperson
Vietnam continues to ensure all human rights for everyone: Ambassador
Cuban diplomat praises CPV’s leadership role in Vietnam’s development
Business
Vietnam opens 2026 trading year with ambitious market modernization agenda
Vietnam’s securities industry began 2026 with a strong commitment to reform, as government leaders outlined bold strategies to drive innovation, transparency, and digital transformation across the financial market.
Phu Quy Special Zone hit by fuel shortage as rough weather disrupts supply
Vietnam’s fruit, vegetable sector poised to hit US$10 billion in exports
HCMC attracts over US$5.3 billion into industrial parks in 2025
Companies push smart factory transformation to compete amidst manufacturing race
Education
“State-school-enterprise” linkage strengthened to build chip workforce
With the Government’s 2024 semiconductor strategy, Vietnamese universities have rapidly expanded enrollment while ministries call for increased investment in infrastructure and stronger industry-academia linkages.
HCMC schools strive to balance student safety with extracurricular learning
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
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.
