Samsung sticks to refinement over reinvention with the S26 Ultra, while major upgrades in display, camera, and charging mark its flagship status.

Key development indicators for January 2026 show a strong recovery in Ho Chi Minh City's economy compared to the same period last year.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dinh Do Thi, Deputy Head of Planning and Advisory Department (A05 – Ministry of Public Security), has called the Personal Data Protection Law of 2025 a major turning point in how Vietnam governs data and digital privacy.

Real estate news last week was highlighted by Hanoi scraping a high-rise project on prime land in Giang Vo Ward, and 70sqm apartments priced at VND1.7 billion near the center of Hanoi about to go on sale.

The issuance of Resolution 79 signifies that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are being placed in the spotlight of the economy.

A rare banana variety shaped like folded praying hands is attracting buyers across Vietnam ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year), with some willing to pay premium prices just to display the fruit.

The culture of integrity in public service can be seen as the sustainable foundation of an action-oriented civil service that serves the people.

Lang Son Province will host the 2026 Lang Son Peach Blossom Festival under the theme “Colors of Lang Son – Connecting all directions,” offering a wide range of experiences for visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet).

The two sides agreed to push bilateral ties toward greater substance and held in-depth discussions on measures for effectively implementing the high-level agreements and common perceptions in line with the six major orientations.

Vietnam’s music industry entered a decisive new phase in 2025, marked not only by rapid expansion in scale, but also by rising professionalism, deeper audience engagement and growing international visibility.

The 2025 cashless payment value in Vietnam was estimated at about 28 times the country’s GDP, far exceeding Government targets, according to a report released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on February 2.

Vietnam has added three new US dollar billionaires, bringing the country’s total to eight, according to the latest real-time billionaire ranking released by Forbes.

The move is intended to facilitate foreign investor participation, ensure Vietnamese equities are included in FTSE Russell’s emerging market index as scheduled by September, and increase the proportion of Vietnamese stocks in FTSE’s index basket.

The 11th National Press Awards on Party building, known as the Bua Liem Vang (Golden Sickle and Hammer) Awards, were officially launched at a ceremony in Hanoi on February 3.

The fashion week is designed as a series of interconnected activities in which culture, creativity, community and commerce are closely linked in a continuous experiential cycle.

Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives Mazen Turki El Qadi was briefed on six exhibition themes while visiting the Vietnam Military History Museum on February 4 morning as part of his official visit to Vietnam.

The 2026 Tet (Lunar New Year) shopping season reveals a clear transformation in Vietnamese consumer behavior, as impulsive spending gives way to more intentional, budget-conscious purchasing - mostly on digital platforms.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is stepping up investment in digital infrastructure, shared platforms and integrated databases for agriculture and the environment, with a focus on centralisation, standardisation and security.

Fourteen outstanding student teams have been selected to represent Vietnam at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in the US, after a highly competitive national final round.

The venue aims to serve as a dedicated hub celebrating the finest Vietnamese brands while connecting them with consumers through both in-person experiences and online channels.

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung says it is necessary to create a working environment where creativity is encouraged, commitment is protected, and individuals dare to think, dare to engage, and dare to realize development aspirations.

An unforgettable day on Son Tra peninsula as a veteran fisherman hooks a rare giant mackerel and hauls it home after a grueling mountain trek.

HCMC Police have observed that even the best students can be scammed by people impersonating police officers or authorities fraudulently accusing them of illegal activities and extorting them for money.

Vietnam remained the fourth-largest car market in Southeast Asia in 2025, but closed the gap with Thailand to just 17,000 units, thanks to a year of exceptional growth.

Chau Doc Market in An Giang is more than a famed hub for fermented fish - it’s a bustling culinary world where everything comes in miniature size, irresistible to visitors from near and far.