National
Dong Nai strives to complete 700,000 housing units in 2021–2030
At its 10th session, the 10th term People’s Council of Dong Nai Province on February 27 approved a resolution adjusting the province’s Housing Development Program for the 2021–2030 period.
PM orders further red tape cuts to ease compliance cost burden
Prime Minister chairs February thematic law-making session
Early voting held safely and orderly for voters on duty at sea
Over 61.2 million land parcels synchronized with national database
International
Portugal inaugurates embassy in Vietnam
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang noted that Vietnam’s launch of its embassy in Lisbon in November last year and Portugal’s establishment of its embassy in Hanoi represent meaningful reciprocal steps.
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
Prime Minister urges closer ties between Vietnamese, Russian news agencies
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.
