Vietnam eyes MSCI watchlist in June 2026

With sweeping capital market reforms underway, Vietnam is entering 2026 with its strongest structural footing yet for a potential MSCI Watchlist inclusion.

FDI disbursement hits five-year high in January

According to the Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, realized foreign direct investment in Vietnam in January 2026 was estimated at 1.68 billion USD.

Four spring getaways in central Vietnam for Tet 2026

Central Vietnam welcomes Tet 2026 with blossoms, fireworks, and village festivals. These four destinations promise an unforgettable start to the lunar new year.

Legal clarity opens wider doors for overseas Vietnamese in property market

New land and real estate laws are reinforcing investor confidence and expanding opportunities for overseas Vietnamese to return capital home.

The groom who couldn’t move yet moved an entire wedding to tears

When Nguyen Ba Ky rolled into his wedding in a reclining wheelchair, guests wept - not out of pity, but in awe of his unshakable will and the woman who chose him.

Ho Chi Minh City to close central road for 11 days during Tet

For 11 days from February 12 to 22, Ho Chi Minh City will suspend all vehicles on Truong Dinh Street, from Nguyen Du Street to Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, to serve the 46th Ho Chi Minh City Spring Flower Festival – Tet 2026.

Why lung cancer claims over 22,000 Vietnamese lives each year

Late detection, high smoking rates and limited screening have made lung cancer the deadliest cancer in Vietnam, prompting urgent calls to shift toward prevention and early diagnosis.

Where to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City

This Lunar New Year (Tet), Ho Chi Minh City offers residents and visitors a rich selection of spring festivals, inner-city experience tours, traditional cultural spaces and entertainment complexes open throughout the holiday.

Nearly 2,600 Vietnamese farm exports face new China requirement

Close to 2,600 agricultural and seafood product lines exported to China will be required to obtain a “confirmation letter” issued by Chinese authorities before customs declaration.

Party Secretariat rejects resource-intensive investment projects

The Party Secretariat has issued Directive No. 03, calling for stronger leadership over the management and development of building materials, and firmly rejecting projects that are energy- and resource-intensive.

1,041 candidates shortlisted for 16th National Assembly

The Vietnam Fatherland Front has announced a preliminary list of 1,041 candidates for the 16th National Assembly, including 95 non-Party members.

Van Mieu renews spring calligraphy space for Tet 2026

The Spring Calligraphy Festival at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) returns with a fully reimagined space, placing 35 carefully selected calligraphers at the heart of the opening-of-the-year tradition.

Hanoi proposes specialized schools from middle level

A draft amendment to the Capital Law proposes allowing Hanoi to invest in and build specialized schools from lower secondary level upward, instead of limiting the model to upper secondary schools as stipulated in the current Education Law.

Vietnamese plan Tet three months in advance, Google says

Instead of waiting for the final rush before the Lunar New Year (Tet), Vietnamese users are beginning their Tet 2026 preparations much earlier, according to new search trend data released by Google.

Cardamom & commerce: new life on the border

Amid the clouds and winds of the Thu Lum area (formerly Muong Te district) in Lai Chau province bordering China, the villages of U Ma and Pa Thang are now being mentioned as economic “bright spots” in the Vietnamese highlands.

New scam tactic: Culprits go directly to victims' houses to collect cash

A nearly 80-year-old woman in Hanoi recently fell victim to a sophisticated scam involving phone hacking and AI deepfake technology.

Telehealth brings central-level expertise to district-level operating rooms

Professor Nguyen Duy Anh, Director of the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said that Telehealth has become a "lifeline" saving many pregnant women in remote areas from amniotic fluid embolism (AFE).

Vietnam reports 95% jump in January auto sales

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) reported on February 11 that its member companies sold 36,875 vehicles in January, surging 95% from a year earlier.

Spring Calligraphy Festival 2026 opens in Hanoi

A central attraction remains the traditional New Year calligraphy request activity, featuring 35 booths staffed by calligraphers selected through a rigorous, transparent evaluation process.

More expressway rest stops ready for Tet travel peak

Five rest stops along the Hanoi - Can Tho expressway corridor have begun operations, including Gie – Ninh Binh; Cao Bo – Mai Son, La Son – Hoa Lien, Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay; and Trung Luong – My Thuan.

Ministry of Finance clarifies new gold bar tax amid market concerns

The Ministry of Finance has defended its plan to impose a 0.1% tax on gold bar transactions from July 1, 2026, saying the measure is designed to curb speculation and stabilise the market without harming legitimate interests.

Photo, video contest “Happy Tet” spreads message of peaceful, compassionate VN

Through photos and videos, the contest seeks to honour the traditional values of Vietnam’s biggest and most important festival.

Vietnam bolsters tech capabilities with strategic move

The Vietnamese Government commits to working with leading technology corporations, fostering innovation, developing human capital and positioning Vietnam as a regional hub for innovation and high technology.

Vietnam’s tycoons see wealth surge, Pham Nhat Vuong up $2.6 billion

Vietnam’s stock market surged before Tet (Lunar New Year), pushing the VN-Index near 1,800 and adding $2.6 billion to Pham Nhat Vuong’s fortune.

Vietnam’s CAHN take giant step in AFC Champions League Two

A dominant 4-0 first-leg win over Tampines Rovers leaves Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) firmly in control of their AFC Champions League Two tie.

13 enterprises pledge action at Vietnam’s new international financial center

The Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has officially launched, with seven founding members and six strategic partners committing to move beyond planning and deliver tangible results.