Although inflationary pressures in 2026 are not expected to be particularly high, several risks remain due to the volatility in global energy, fuel and commodity prices, according to Nguyen Thi Huong, National Statistics Office Director General.

Revenue generated from forest carbon credits is opening up a new approach to forest protection and development in the central province of Quang Tri.

Meeting sustainable development requirements is no longer optional but a mandatory condition for Vietnamese wooden furniture and wood products to retain their position in global supply chains, experts said at a recent seminar.

Ten start-ups founded within Vietnamese universities have been selected for funding and incubation support under UniVentures, a regional innovation initiative led by BLOCK71 Vietnam in partnership with the Temasek Foundation.

A series of planned investments in national and urban railway infrastructure over the next 15 years is expected to generate enormous demand for railway industrial products, estimated at $84.6 billion.

Vietnam and Mozambique have signed a new agreement on higher education cooperation, further strengthening bilateral ties and expanding practical collaboration in education and training.

PM Pham Minh Chinh, head of the state steering committee for nationally important and key transport projects, on January 30 chaired the committee’s 23rd meeting, which was connected online to 27 localities where major projects are underway.

Hanoi’s agricultural and forestry exports were estimated to exceed $2 billion in 2025, maintaining steady growth and reinforcing the capital’s role in the national agricultural supply chain.

PM Pham Minh Chinh urged the Finance and Construction Ministries to coordinate on key projects, aiming to complete at least 5,000km of roads by 2030.

PM Pham Minh Chinh on January 30 received Hong Tianzhu, Chairman of Texhong Group, calling on the Chinese textile firm to deepen its investment in Vietnam and expand into new sectors.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has announced the completion of its Circular 50 relating to activities on petrol market, including the mandatory roadmap for using E10 biofuel.

According to the article, one of the first things that most impressed Johnston was Vietnam’s street food, which he described as fabulous.

A vibrant series of events themed “Homeland Spring” will run from February 1 to 28 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong ward, Hanoi, ushering in the Year of the Horse in 2026.

Restructuring Vietnam’s rice sector from production to trade has become an inevitable course of action as rice exports in early 2026 face a dual challenge from unfavorable market conditions and limited procurement and storage capacity, said insiders.

Quality talent, cost advantages, & an expanding pipeline of ESG-compliant Grade A office space are turning HCMC into an increasingly strategic long-term destination for multinational corporations establishing or expanding Global Capability Centers.

The PM instructed ministries, agencies, and local authorities to sustain their pursuit of the resolution, in line with the 14th National Party Congress’s and the Politburo’s resolutions.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh paid a working visit to Switzerland from January 28 to 30.

Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held phone talks with Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Yván Gil Pinto on January 30 evening.

The Hanoi Department of Tourism and Tay Ho ward People’s Committee kicked off the “Get on Hanoi 2026 – A Green Journey” on January 30 evening.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 31 directed relevant agencies to consider all three investment models - state-funded, private, and public–private partnership (PPP) - for the North - South high-speed railway.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man, head of the National Election Council, on January 31 emphasised that the quality of consultations and personnel selection remains the decisive factor for the success of the upcoming general elections.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam has received numerous congratulatory letters and messages from leaders of political parties, countries and international organisations over the past days.

Apple could be preparing to take a major leap in mobile photography with the iPhone 18 Pro Max, according to new reports suggesting the company is evaluating the integration of a DSLR-style teleconverter into its upcoming flagship.

A 100-year blueprint for the capital envisions a strategic restructuring of the city, tackling long-standing issues while paving the way for sustainable development.

Visiting Hanoi's Old Quarter, Max Herzberg stepped out of his comfort zone and into a street-side eatery. What he found was a surprising delight.