National
Vietnam to have 33 airports by 2030
Vietnam plans 33 airports by 2030, adding Mang Den and Van Phong to boost tourism, logistics and regional connectivity, with nearly US$19 billion in investment to strengthen national infrastructure.
Typhoon Koto causes damage in South Central region before making landfall
Vu Dai Thang elected Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee
Khanh Hoa reels from high seas as storm Koto looms offshore
HCMC– Trung Luong – My Thuan Expressway expansion to commence in Q4 2025
International
Vietnam-Cuba special friendship stands test of time: Cuban official
The special and fraternal relationship between the two Parties, Governments, armies, and peoples has been built on sincere affection that transcends geographical distance and time, said a leader of the Cuba – Vietnam Friendship Association.
Ho Chi Minh City strengthens cooperation with New Zealand across various sectors
HCMC positioned as hub of smart manufacturing network
Int’l community donates nearly $16 million for Vietnam’s post-disaster recovery
FM extends condolences over Hong Kong building fire
Business
Coal, hydropower, and gas turbines to remain key power sources in 2026
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has approved the 2026 power operation plan, confirming that coal, hydropower, and gas turbine plants will continue to play a leading role in ensuring national electricity supply.
HCMC IFC helps elevate on-chain financial network, attract digital capital
Cool weather boosts sales of winter apparel in Ho Chi Minh City
Premium seafood imports to Vietnam on the rise
Tax authority instructs household businesses on new tax administration
Education
HCMC universities extend compassionate support to flood-affected students
Joining Ho Chi Minh City’s collective efforts to assist flood victims, many universities across the city have recently held gatherings to encourage and support students whose families were impacted by the recent storms.
Teacher training revamped from supplying manpower to developing capacity
Vietnam to pilot AI education in schools beginning December
HCMC holds solemn ceremony to mark 50 years of education and training sector
Joining hands for cause of cultivating people: SGGP’s 50 years of legacy
Sports
Nguyen Xuan Son scores on comeback
The matches of Round 5—the penultimate round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers—took place on November 18 and 19. While Malaysia struggled to edge past Nepal 1–0 in an early fixture, Vietnam also labored to secure a hard-fought 2–0 win over Laos.
