On the morning of January 19, the Japanese Coast Guard patrol ship Akitsushima docked at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang, kicking off a five-day visit to the central Vietnamese city. The vessel carried 60 officers and crew members.

While 2025 marked a high point in earnings for Vietnam’s film industry, the success was largely concentrated in a few blockbusters, revealing systemic imbalances.

“Con ke ba nghe” surged to the top of Vietnam’s weekend box office, ending the reign of “Thien duong mau” and raking in 33 billion VND just days after its release.

Authorities have uncovered a massive counterfeit food production ring linked to Medistar Vietnam’s CEO, Doan Trung Duc, with estimated revenue nearing $72 million.

This morning, at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam convened its preliminary session.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is taking place at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi from January 19-25, 2026, with the participation of 1,586 delegates representing over 5.6 million Party members nationwide.

Viettel mobile network leads in 7 of 10 investment markets; FPT opens company in Israel, aims to master core technologies.

Dr Do Thi Ngoc Linh’s recognition as an honorary member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) marks a step forward for Vietnamese surgery on the international academic map.

From the smoke of outdoor grills to the encroachment on public spaces, major cities are becoming overloaded and suffocating. This is not just a matter of urban management but a consequence of an imbalanced development model.

With substantial lifetime savings but limited digital skills, older people are becoming prime targets for scammers yet this most vulnerable group is still being overlooked by protection programs.

From brocade textiles to mountain landscapes, ethnic minority youths in Quang Ngai are bringing their local cultural identity into the digital space, helping culture spread more widely while opening up sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Party General Secretary To Lam has accepted the invitation from US President Donald Trump to join the Gaza Peace Council and affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to participate as a founding member state of the council.

For the first time, the relic site at 22 Hang Buom street has been transformed into a living tableau of the Red River Delta’s authentic Tet atmosphere, complete with the lively bustle of a traditional spring market.

Vietnam considers capacity-building and greater self-reliance in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation a strategic priority, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang.

Vietnam, particularly Ho Chi Minh City, is emerging as a new destination for billion-dollar capital flows into data centre real estate, driven by rapid AI adoption and a growing push for digital infrastructure.

2026 marks a turning point for Vietnam’s fast-evolving e-commerce sector, shifting from high-speed expansion to a more regulated, standardised phase that levels the playing field for multichannel and cross-border platforms.

Do Ha Nam, Chairman of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), said that 2026 presents numerous difficulties and challenges, and the global supply glut significantly impacts all exporters, including Vietnam.

The 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) has approved the Hanoi Declaration on digital cooperation, reaffirming the bloc’s goals and principles as outlined in the 1967 Bangkok Declaration and the ASEAN Charter.

Passengers planning to travel during the Tet peak period are advised to book tickets early to secure suitable flight schedules.

Vietnam will officially transition to the use of E5 and E10 biofuels from June 1, 2026 in line with a roadmap prepared over many years by the Government and relevant ministries and sectors.

Tourism growth has also facilitated poverty reduction. In 2025 alone, the poverty rate fell by 5.2%

State President Luong Cuong on January 16 presented decisions appointing Vietnamese ambassadors to overseas postings for the 2025–2028 tenure.

Khanh Hoa is home to nationally significant architectural and artistic relics associated with Cham culture, including the Hoa Lai Tower Complex, Po Klong Garai Tower and the Po Nagar Cham Towers.

A family in Gia Lai has marked every Lunar New Year with a group photo since 2003, creating a 22-year visual legacy of reunion and growth.

Vietnam’s early ratification of the new High Seas Treaty signals a strong national commitment to ocean conservation and multilateral cooperation.