With a solid macroeconomic foundation, rising incomes, and sustained foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, Vietnam is expected to remain a bright spot in the Asia - Pacific real estate landscape.

In recent years, alongside the tradition of family reunions during the Lunar New Year (Tet), travelling during the holiday has become increasingly popular.

A wave of new policies taking effect in 2026 is expected to boost supply, enhance transparency and cool soaring home prices.

Carved in stone more than a millennium ago, the Buddhist scripture pillars of the Dinh dynasty preserve both sacred prayers and the remorse of a royal heir.

Vietnam’s 2026 National Assembly election introduces earlier timelines, digital voter management and a renewed focus on candidate quality.

Vietnam’s automobile market enters 2026 with strong growth momentum, fueled by electrification, competitive pricing and the expansion of new brands.

With the establishment of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, 2025 marks a turning point, laying foundations for stronger unity and sustainable development.

In Ho Chi Minh City, a 119-year-old ancestral house becomes the gathering place for generations each Tet.

Scoring 29.5 out of 30 as the top entrant to Hanoi Medical University, Dr Pham Van Phuc chose the toughest path in medicine - intensive care, where every second counts.

After a pivotal year of legal reforms, Vietnam’s property sector is forecast to stabilize, with affordable housing emerging as the core segment.

Guarding the eastern side of ancient Thang Long, Bach Ma (White Horse) Temple carries a solemn, timeworn beauty and layers of cultural and historical stories intertwined with the capital city of Hanoi.

Rising RAM prices and supply chain disruption could make 2026 an unusually expensive year for new smartphones.

Backed by sweeping public investment and a strategic supply chain shift, Vietnam is positioning itself to surpass Thailand in economic scale as early as 2026-2027.

As Lunar New Year (Tet) festivities unfold across the city, a Cham Muslim community in Ho Chi Minh City enters the sacred month of Ramadan.

Although Vietnam’s railway infrastructure is largely based on a 1,000mm single-track system built more than a century ago, it still operates 20 train pairs per day - equivalent to 40 individual services - during the Tet (Lunar New Year) peak season.

After a dazzling U23 Asian campaign, Vietnam’s young stars now face a sterner test - maintaining form, resisting distractions and proving themselves in the V-League.

Far from the mainland’s bustle, families and soldiers on Tran Island welcome Lunar New Year (Tet) with chung cake fires and a shared resolve to protect the sea.

After more than half a century as the cradle of southern industry, Bien Hoa 1 Industrial Park is being cleared to make way for a VND8,600 billion administrative center, reshaping Dong Nai’s urban future.

Vietnamese Professor Ho Pham Minh Nhat of the University of Texas at Austin (US) has been awarded the COPSS Emerging Leader Award 2026.

After just one official day in theaters, “Tho oi!” (Bunnie!!) directed by and starring Tran Thanh has reached VND50 billion (US$2 million), becoming the Vietnamese film with the highest advance ticket sales of all time.

On February 18, the second day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, thousands of residents flocked to Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in HCMC to watch an animal parade and stroll through its lush, shaded grounds.

On the second day of Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, crowds gather at the Temple of Literature to seek calligraphy and pray for academic success.

On the morning of February 18, General Secretary To Lam departed Hanoi for Washington D.C. to attend the opening session of the Gaza Peace Council, scheduled from February 18 to 20, at the invitation of US President Donald Trump.

At the start of 2026, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan reflects on a breakthrough year and outlines the long-term path toward Vietnam’s World Cup ambition.

Leaked specifications may not tell the whole story. Galaxy S26 Ultra could still hold several meaningful upgrades waiting to be unveiled.