National
Navy requested to support fishermen, boost defense diplomacy
The Navy must stay well-informed of the situation to provide timely and accurate advice for the Party, State, Central Military Commission, and Ministry of National Defence to firmly safeguard national sovereignty over seas and islands.
Mekong Delta activates measures to combat saltwater intrusion in 2026 dry season
Dong Nai strives to complete 700,000 housing units in 2021–2030
PM orders further red tape cuts to ease compliance cost burden
Prime Minister chairs February thematic law-making session
International
Vietnam voices deep concern over escalating conflict in Middle East
The MoFA advised Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Iran or Israel at this time, or to neighbouring areas affected by the conflict unless absolutely necessary.
Portugal inaugurates embassy in Vietnam
HCMC, Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture hold significant cooperation potential
HCMC, Yamaguchi sign MoU on friendly cooperation
Decision presented to UN Peacekeeping Officer in Central African Republic
Business
Textile and garment industry poised for strong growth
After obtaining a record US$46 billion in exports in 2025, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry enters 2026 with deep restructuring driven by technology and green standards to strengthen its global value chain integration.
HCMC pledges to facilitate investors, support sustainable growth
Rice exports face short-term pressure as supply rises, imports ease
VSDC fixes settlement glitch for February 25–26 trades
Eastern Ho Chi Minh City emerges as hub for billion-dollar investment projects
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.
