UNESCO hails Vietnam’s vision of culture as key to sustainable development.

UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker welcomed Resolution 80-NQ/TW, praising Vietnam’s vision of culture as a core resource and pillar of development that centers people, values, and identity in its long-term strategy.

PM urges strong execution of Resolution 79 to drive double-digit growth

PM Pham Minh Chinh urges flexible, effective rollout of Resolution 79 to boost state sector and reach double-digit growth by 2026.

Vietnam’s agri-imports stuck at borders, ministry calls for urgent legal fix

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed an urgent revision of Decree 46, citing serious congestion at border checkpoints due to new food safety regulations.

Quy Nhon wins ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026

Quy Nhon in Gai Lai province has been honoured with the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026, marking the third time it has received this prestigious regional recognition.

Aviation sector steps up 24/7 health checks to prevent Nipah virus spread.

All passengers arriving at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi are currently undergoing automatic temperature screening immediately after landing, as part of measures to prevent the spread of the Nipah virus.

Breakthroughs under Resolution 57 affrim leadership in digital era

One year after implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, digital models and knowledge-driven initiatives have spread widely, advancing digital transformation and supporting socio-economic goals.

Many land files are pending due to red-book area mismatches

When carrying out procedures to change land-use purposes, some residents encounter situations where the actual land area does not match the area stated in the land use right certificate (red book).

When coffee shops become corporate security loopholes

The hybrid work model is pushing many Vietnamese businesses into a difficult position: if they abandon flexibility, they lose talent, but maintaining it means facing the risk of data leaks from connections beyond their control.

C-segment SUVs with higher ground clearance reshape Vietnam’s car market

A consistently top-selling group, C-segment SUVs/Crossovers are weakening the position of many traditional vehicle lines, with the D-segment sedan segment being the most heavily affected.

Price falsification: notarized land contract declared void by court

The real land transfer price was VND1 billion in a transaction, but both parties wanted to evade taxes and agreed to record only VND450 million in the contract. When a dispute arose, the contract was declared void despite being notarized.

New rules in real estate market: debt-fueled speculation loses ground

VARS reported that in 2025, the market recorded about 128,000 newly launched products, the highest level in the 2019–2025 period.

Sticky rice soy sauce from an ancient village in Hanoi holds a century of flavor

In Duong Lam Ancient Village, a bowl of rich, amber-colored soy sauce is the soul of every meal - and it can last a year without spoiling.

Viral wedding of Vietnamese bride and Moroccan groom features opulent customs

A Vietnamese woman becomes the center of a grand cultural ceremony, complete with palanquin rides and golden chests of gifts.

A Thai script once nearly lost is now a national cultural treasure

Revived through decades of devotion, the Lai Tay script of the Thai people in Nghe An has become a national intangible cultural heritage.

Japanese YouTuber avoided this Hanoi dish for 10 years - now he’s obsessed

Bun oc nguoi, a Hanoi cold snail noodle dish, wins over a Japanese YouTuber after a decade.

Hanoi apartment prices average VND100 million per sqm as growth slows

Apartment inventory declined in the first six months of 2025, but showed signs of rising again in the second half of the year, according to the Ministry of Construction (MOC).

Ca Mau Secretary discusses momentum for development in new era

Following the strategy of mobilizing effective resources and institutional breakthroughs discussed in the first part, Secretary Nguyen Ho Hai further details the specific action plan to transform Ca Mau.

Domestic gold prices predicted to hit VND190m per tael as global peaks continue

Global gold prices have continuously hit new peaks, while domestic prices in Vietnam have heated up following international trends. The accumulation trend and a weakening USD are paving the way for gold prices to approach the VND190m per tael mark.

VND50mil deposit for land deal collapses, buyer demands VND1 billion penalty

A land plot was not yet legally eligible, but both parties still signed a deposit contract with a deposit amount equal to the selling price. When the seller changed her mind, the buyer demanded the deposit back and a penalty of VND1 billion.

VinFast leads Vietnam’s electric motorbike market in 2025

VinFast sold a total of 406,453 electric motorbikes of all types in Vietnam in 2025, leading the electric motorbike segment.

Ninh Binh student starts from ‘average’ and ends up national valedictorian

Doan Thai Minh, a 12th grade student majoring in English at Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted (Ninh Binh Province), was named the valedictorian in English at the national academic excellence competition.

Shortage of public schools keeps HCMC 10th grade entrance exam in place

Nguyen Van Hieu, Director of the HCMC Department of Education and Training, said the city cannot abolish the public 10th grade entrance exam because infrastructure conditions still do not meet the demand.

'Happy homes’ handed over to displaced residents affected by floods

On late year afternoons in Central Vietnam, in hamlets that once deeply submerged, many newly completed houses known as “happy homes” were handed over just in time for Tet.

Mekong Delta repositions as global tourism hub

As one of Vietnam's primary tourism regions, the Mekong Delta is pivoting toward a sustainable future centred on green tourism, environmental protection, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Hanoi synchronises tourism offerings ahead of Tet peak

As the country’s leading tourism hub, Hanoi is stepping up comprehensive preparations in terms of products, services and cultural–tourism activities to welcome a large influx of visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday 2026.