Viettel records breakthrough in first 5G Advanced trial

The achievement, marked as Vietnam’s first 5G Advanced trial, was made possible by carrier aggregation (CA) technology, enabling mobile devices to operate across multiple frequency bands simultaneously instead of a single band.

Vietnam's retail market hits 269 bln USD as e-commerce booms: report

Modern retail infrastructure in Vietnam grew substantially, reaching 1,293 supermarkets and 276 shopping malls nationwide, complemented by 8,274 traditional markets.

Korean-language version of Nhan Dan Online launched

Nhan Dan Newspaper, the official organ of the Communist Party of Vietnam, held a ceremony in Hanoi on December 30 to launch the Korean-language version of its online platform at https://kr.nhandan.vn.

Former Deputy Minister faces prosecution for receiving bribes

Hoang Van Thang, former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, is charged with “receiving bribes.”

Hanoi to deliver nearly 90,000 Tet gifts to needy people

The funding is expected to come from the municipal “For the Poor” Fund, under which each ward will receive 30 gift packages and each commune 50 packages, with each package valued at 1 million VND.

Tourism market gears up for Lunar New Year holiday

The upcoming nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, combined with the growing trend of using annual leave to extend the vacation, is poised to fuel significant travel activity across the country.

Vietnam's fruit, vegetable exports hit record in 2025

In the first 11 months of 2025, total fruit and vegetable exports reached 7.75 billion USD, up 17.3% year on year.

Vietnam seeks ways to expand exports to Halal market

Statistics for the first 11 months of 2025 show that Vietnam’s exports to the United Arab Emirates reached 5.4 billion USD and Saudi Arabia 1.9 billion USD.

Ho Chi Minh City likely to face shortage of qualified workers in 2026

Labour demand next year is forecast to exceed 313,000 positions, including around 136,340 in the former HCM City area, 105,080 in former Binh Duong, and 72,261 in former Ba Ria–Vung Tau.

Vietnam on right track to shape growth for next 5–10 years

An article published on siliconcanals.com, an English-language technology media platform and online news site of the Netherlands, has highlighted that Vietnam has carried out its most significant reforms in decades.

Vietnam becomes Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing market for Norwegian salmon

The export volume of fresh Norwegian salmonids to Vietnam reached about 7,500 tonnes as of November 2025, representing a 42% increase compared to the same period last year.

PM orders acceleration of Quang Trung Campaign to rebuild storm-damaged homes

Due to recent storms and floods, a total of 1,597 houses from Quang Tri to Lam Dong were collapsed or swept away and required rebuilding, while 34,759 were damaged and needed repairs.

Annual New Year festival shines in Da Nang

The Da Nang New Year Festival 2026, an annual city-level cultural and tourism event, officially is underway in the central economic hub, offering a wide range of artistic and entertainment activities for residents and visitors.

Party chief’s conclusion on science-technology, digital transformation announced

After one year, both awareness and action across the political system have improved, underscoring the Resolution’s timeliness and effectiveness in removing bottlenecks and driving development.

3D mapping show depicts Imperial Capital of Thang Long

The programme is expected to enhance the quality of the heritage destination while offering the public a novel and engaging approach to exploring the millennium-old cultural legacy.

Agriculture-environment sector fulfils, exceeds all nine targets

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the sector's GDP growth reached around 3.7-3.92%, while exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products are estimated at 70 billion USD.

UPCoM listed bank stocks plan to move to HoSE from 2026

The move of shares from UPCoM to HoSE is expected to create more room for the banks to raise capital, improve stock liquidity and enhance information transparency, thereby meeting the higher standards of a centralised stock market.

Remains of Vietnamese fallen soldiers, experts repatriated from Laos

The remains were repatriated from Oudomxay province through Tay Trang International Border Gate to Dien Bien province.

Major laws to take effect on January 1, 2026

A series of major laws passed in 2025 will take effect on January 1, 2026, spanning employment, education, data protection, taxation, state budget, digital technology, energy, and transport.

VN forges ahead confidently into new era with wisdom, resilience: Party chief

Combating corruption, wastefulness and negative practices is a crucial task, essential for preserving the Party’s credibility, upholding the rule of law, and, most importantly, maintaining the trust of the people, Party chief said.

HCM City opens first bike lane along Mai Chi Tho street

A dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho street in An Khanh ward, Ho Chi Minh City opened to the public on December 31.

Unregulated livestreaming ends following legal troubles of KOLs, KOCs

The year 2025 witnessed a powerful reversal in the livestream sales market.

Apple poised to redefine foldables with rumored iPhone Fold

Leaked images and reports reveal a sleek design, smart Touch ID, and an ambitious push to eliminate the screen crease.

Vietnam’s exports soar, electronics surpass $100 billion milestone

Vietnam’s export sector reached historic highs in 2025, marking the first time the country has recorded a single export group with revenue exceeding $106 billion USD.

Vietnam to establish legal framework for Mobile Money services

With over 290 million transactions processed, Mobile Money is set to receive official regulatory support as its pilot phase nears completion.