National
All vehicles allowed to travel through Khanh Le Pass
All types of vehicles are now allowed to travel through Khanh Le Pass on National Highway 27C in accordance with regulated time frames.
Government prioritizes public investment, decentralization for 2026-2030 growth
Party chief offers incense in tribute to late PM Pham Van Dong
Workers stay on site over Tet to accelerate APEC 2027 infrastructure
Three North–South Expressway East sections delayed over safety concerns
International
Vietnam–Canada ties gain fresh momentum after ministerial meeting
The two ministers agreed on measures to advance the Comprehensive Partnership, pledging to facilitate cooperation in trade and investment, defence and security, official development assistance, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
Vietnamese ambassador attends National Congress of Communist Party of Greece
Vietnam values strengthening multifaceted cooperation with Norway: FM
HCMC leaders push for expanded international cooperation
PM urges expanded Japanese investment, technology transfer to Vietnam
Business
Bustling Tet shopping season sweeps Ho Chi Minh City markets and supermarkets
From traditional stalls to modern retail chains, the city’s shopping scene is alive from dawn until midnight, with crowds filling Tet markets, shelves stacked high, and businesses racing to meet surging demand ahead of Tet (the Lunar New Year).
Retail petrol prices rise in February 12 adjustment
Experts urge HCMC to focus on policy implementation to drive growth
Foreign investors eye opportunities in HCMC’s new 3,808-hectare FTZ
Tet 2026 fireworks market sees higher supply, yet price gouging persists
Education
Thousands of new schools in HCMC to open in early 2026
Construction on numerous HCMC schools is accelerating before Tet to ensure thousands of new classrooms and modern facilities are ready for students in early 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City students earn Tet money by picking apricot leaves
Entry-level school admissions system in HCMC overloaded on opening day
Autonomy, state-school-enterprise linkages needed to boost tech workforce
Strategic tech training stalled by financial barriers, infrastructure gaps
Sports
First-ever professional boxing regulations established
The new regulations, effective January 26, provide a comprehensive legal framework and professional management system that marks a turning point for the sport’s development in Vietnam.
