Vietnam targets 23 billion USD trade surplus in 2026

To meet these goals, the agency will continue refining the legal framework governing import-export activities and gather feedback from local authorities and relevant agencies to propose amendments, supplements or replacements for outdated circulars.

Hanoi pilots early air quality forecasting system

The system can forecast air quality trends over time and across locations, helping authorities guide and implement pollution control measures.

Bao Ninh’s novel removed from list of outstanding Vietnamese arts

“The Sorrow of War” novel by Bao Ninh has been removed from the list of 50 outstanding Vietnamese literary and performing arts works created since national reunification (April 30, 1975).

Delicate rice rolls with grilled pork draw long queues in Hanoi

At noon on Lo Duc Street in Hanoi, a sidewalk eatery is packed with diners.

State President appoints two deputy chief justices

President Luong Cuong described the appointees as highly trained legal experts with strong qualifications who have advanced through the ranks while accumulating substantial hands-on experience in the judicial system.

International financial institutions optimistic about Vietnam’s 2026 growth

Vietnam recorded a breakthrough year in economic growth in 2025, defying global trade volatility and the prolonged impact of geopolitical tensions.

Vietnam's retail sales, service revenue up 9.2% in 2025

Fresh data from the Ministry of Finance’s NSO shows the tourism industry taking the lead, with travel earnings soaring by 20.2%.

Galaxy S26 Ultra to feature pro-grade video tools in Samsung's bid to beat Apple

Samsung is preparing a bold camera upgrade on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, aiming to redefine smartphone videography.

Pioneering the future of regional energy: the Savan 1 wind-power story

The commercial operation date (COD) of Savan 1 Wind Power Plant, a project developed by T&T Group in Laos, on December 26, 2025, is regarded as a notable milestone in the cross-border renewable energy landscape.

From paper to reality: the institutional experiment in Hanoi and HCMC

The two projects, the avenue on the Red River and the financial center in Thu Thiem, cannot be separated from the deep-reaching reform movements initiated from the Central level.

Ethnic minority student rises from border village to national runner-up

Seeing that many people had left their villages to seek work far from home, Na Ni realized that education was the only path to changing her life.

Dong Nai parents-in-law remodel every sink and stair for giant 2m son-in-law

With a son-in-law standing nearly 2 meters tall, a set of parents in Dong Nai were more than willing to remodel their home to accommodate his height. Touched by his in-laws' deep affection, the foreign groom says he couldn't be happier.

From Zumba to martial arts: Parents steal the show at their children’s weddings

Forget gold or cash-Vietnamese parents in 2025 chose to gift their children dance and memories.

A thousand-year return: The spiritual homecoming of Tara Bodhisattva

The reunion of a Champa masterpiece with its sacred relics after nearly 50 years tells a profound story of art, faith, and identity.

This 1km street near downtown Ho Chi Minh City is never short of tenants

Nguyen Gia Tri Street’s prime location and young demographic make it a magnet for business.

Vietnam’s reform momentum: General Secretary calls for bold institutional shift

General Secretary To Lam has put institutional reform at the center of Vietnam’s development strategy.

Galaxy S27 Ultra expected to end Samsung’s underwhelming camera strategy

After years of minimal camera updates, Samsung is finally planning a major revamp with the S27 Ultra.

Vietnam spends nearly $2B on meat imports as pork prices soar before Tet

A supply crunch caused by disease and floods keeps pork prices high, even as imported meat floods the market.

Hanoi proposes halting trains through the city’s famous 'railway café street'

The Hanoi People’s Committee has proposed a new plan to reroute train traffic through the city center, suggesting that trains from the south stop at Hanoi Station and those from the north end their journey at Gia Lam Station.

Vietnam briefs diplomats on 14th National Party Congress preparations

The organisation of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) was announced to foreign diplomatic missions and international organisations in Vietnam during a meeting in Hanoi on January 7.

Insurance revenue reaches 9 billion USD in 2025

The total revenue from insurance premiums in the market is estimated to have reached 237.2 trillion VND (9.1 billion USD) last year, an increase of four% compared to the previous year.

Health ministry maps out three phases for hospital fee exemption

The Ministry of Health has proposed three phases for hospital fee exemptions, aiming for all citizens to be exempt from basic medical examination and treatment costs within the scope of health insurance benefits by 2030.

Major firms face delisting risks due to shareholding concentration

Several billion-dollar companies in Vietnam are facing the imminent risk of losing public company status and being delisted from stock exchanges.

HCM City’s 2025 growth data revised after merger, oil sector excluded

A notable update in Ho Chi Minh City's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) data for 2025 is the appearance of two distinct figures-one including oil-related activities and one excluding them.

Vietnamese fighters eye Asian MMA titles in China

Vietnamese fighters will target championship honours when they compete at the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championships 2026 in China, aiming to build momentum and ranking points on the continental stage.