National
High-speed ferry linking Phu Quoc and Tho Chau begins service January 19
The Phu Quoc–Tho Chau high-speed ferry route will officially begin operations on January 19, with one round trip per day from Monday through Saturday.
Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh attends groundbreaking ceremony for Cat Lai Bridge
43 foreign news agencies register to cover 14th Party Congress longform
Phu Quoc accelerates urban renovation ahead of APEC 2027
Major railway projects see breakthrough progress
International
Vietnam, Laos step up coordination in border management, protection
Vietnamese and Laotian military units signed an agreement on operational coordination regulations.
14th National Party Congress-Pivotal moment for defining VN’s strategic vision
Ambassador briefs global media on coming Party Congress, diplomatic priorities
Party chief hosts outgoing Cambodian ambassador
Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane to expand cooperation for the 2026–2030 period
Business
Petrol prices revised up in latest adjustment
Accordingly, E5RON92 petrol is capped at VND18,376 (US$ 0.7) per liter, up VND143 while RON95-III is capped at VND18,712 per liter, up VND152.
VASEP warns of risks to exported seafood to the United States
More than 1 million businesses nationwide in operation
Vietnam’s tax authority tightens grip on online sellers
Da Nang strengthens innovation links with Chinese enterprises
Education
Rising school violence sparks urgent call for psychological support
Following tragic incidents of school violence, experts and educators in Vietnam are urgently implementing psychological support models to address rising student stress and behavioral deviation.
Universities at heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s future: HCMC Chairman
“State-school-enterprise” linkage strengthened to build chip workforce
HCMC schools strive to balance student safety with extracurricular learning
EU funds Vietnam with EUR50 million for vocational education development
Sports
Construction begins on Rach Chiec National Sports Complex
Ho Chi Minh City has pledged to continue accompanying investors, strengthening leadership and oversight, and swiftly resolving obstacles to ensure the smooth implementation of the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex.
