When nature breaks every limit

From unprecedented rainfall to historic river peaks, 2025 forced Vietnam to confront the escalating intensity of climate change and the urgent need for deeper resilience.

HCMC: More than 4,000 voters to cast early ballots from February 26

Early voting will take place in four polling areas in Phuoc Thang Ward, Tam Thang Ward and Long Son Commune, ensuring electoral rights for those on duty at sea and on offshore platforms.

Lim festival recognized as national intangible cultural heritage

Tien Du announces the Spring 2026 Lim Festival alongside the ceremony to receive national intangible cultural heritage status, featuring solemn rituals and vibrant folk activities.

Fourth-year student publishes eight papers at international conferences

At 22, Nguyen Duc Nhat Anh, a student at the National Economics University, has authored 26 scientific research papers, including eight presented at international conferences and five published in specialized academic journals.

iPhone 18 Pro tipped for bold new color hotter than cosmic orange

After the success of the “cosmic orange” finish on the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple is reportedly preparing an even more daring color option for the iPhone 18 Pro.

Envoy of the General Secretary meets Russian party leaders

The special envoy of Party General Secretary To Lam met leaders of Russia’s two major parties in Moscow to brief them on the outcomes of the 14th National Party Congress.

Duong Quoc Hoang: Vietnam’s leading prize hunter in billiards

Vietnam’s top cueist Duong Quoc Hoang has emerged as one of the country’s most successful earners in professional billiards, collecting billions of VND in prize money from domestic and international tournaments.

Homecoming journeys fuel Vietnam football’s ambitions

Vietnamese football is witnessing a powerful wave of overseas Vietnamese players returning home, eager to contribute to the king of sports in the land of their ancestors as it reaches further into the wider world.

A Gen Z lecturer building her path in research and teaching

Once an engineering graduate unsure about teaching, Tra Giang now pursues doctoral research abroad with a long-term commitment to return and contribute to her alma mater.

All eyes on Galaxy S26 at Unpacked 2026

Samsung’s biggest tech event of the year, Galaxy Unpacked 2026, is just around the corner. The flagship Galaxy S26 lineup will officially debut on February 25.

Ho Chi Minh City to launch 25 electric bus routes from March 1

From March 1, Ho Chi Minh City will operate 25 new electric bus routes, further expanding its green transport network and reinforcing its commitment to a modern, eco-friendly urban future.

Double-digit GDP growth hinges on state-owned enterprises

As Vietnam targets two-digit GDP growth, state-owned enterprises are expected to lead strategic sectors and set the pace for the wider economy.

Can Dinh Bac translate Asian form into V-League goals?

V-League returns as Dinh Bac faces his toughest test

Infrastructure lifelines propel Ho Chi Minh City into mega-urban era

Metro lines, ring roads and coastal bridges are reshaping Ho Chi Minh City’s skyline and reinforcing its role as Vietnam’s leading economic engine.

Hmong spring festival drifts through clouds in Lao Cai

As Lunar New Year unfolds, Hmong communities in Van Chan and Phinh Ho gather on mist-covered peaks, keeping ancient games and vibrant traditions alive from the third to the seventh day of the first lunar month.

Border farmers in Lam Dong build billion-dong homes from durian and coffee

From scrubland to prosperity, Dak Wil has transformed as durian and coffee bring steady income and rows of spacious homes to this once-struggling border commune.

The rail dream gains speed in southern Vietnam

With more than 20 million journeys recorded in 2025, the city’s first metro line is no longer a promise on paper but a daily reality, steering Ho Chi Minh City toward a rail-centered future.

A trillion-dong race: Vietcombank overtakes VPBank, MB surges

Vietnam’s banking sector closed 2025 with nearly VND1 quadrillion (US$40 billion) in charter capital, reshuffling the rankings at the top.

Laying the groundwork for a new infrastructure decade

As Vietnam closes 2025 with 3,000km of expressways, a new era of rail, airport and seaport megaprojects is taking shape for the next phase of growth.

Employees are the heart of a billionaire's industrial agriculture vision

Beyond the vast fields and industrial discipline, the true strength of THACO AGRI lies in its commitment to human welfare.

Turning a “dead-end location” into a connected frontage

In Part 2 of the interview, Cao Bang chair Le Hai Hoa talks about decentralization and solutions to optimize the local resources.

Where prosperity grows beneath stilt-house roofs

In the vast spring light of Dak Lak, Quang Hoa village prospers with coffee, durian and enduring stilt houses, where the Nung An people continue sowing seasons of abundance.

Infrastructure breakthroughs lay foundation for robust, prosperous development

In the course of Doi moi (Renewal) and international integration, infrastructure has been identified as the “lifeblood” of the economy, playing a pivotal role in driving growth and expanding development space.

Tet tourism season sees strong nationwide growth

Vietnam’s tourism sector recorded a vibrant and safe performance during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday of 2026, serving an estimated 14 million visitors, up 12% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

Resolution 79: Decentralising power, expanding public – private partnerships

Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on January 6, 2026, reaffirms the leading role of the state sector in the socialist-oriented market economy.

Vietnam's Internet evolution: From connectivity to trusted digital backbone

After nearly three decades, the Internet has become integral to Vietnam’s socio-economic life, modernising rapidly and delivering service quality approaching advanced global standards.