As Vietnam targets two-digit GDP growth, state-owned enterprises are expected to lead strategic sectors and set the pace for the wider economy.

Entering the Year of the Horse 2026, CMC sets its course on AI transformation and global expansion, anchored by AI, security, and cloud infrastructure.

Metro lines, ring roads and coastal bridges are reshaping Ho Chi Minh City’s skyline and reinforcing its role as Vietnam’s leading economic engine.

As Lunar New Year unfolds, Hmong communities in Van Chan and Phinh Ho gather on mist-covered peaks, keeping ancient games and vibrant traditions alive from the third to the seventh day of the first lunar month.

From scrubland to prosperity, Dak Wil has transformed as durian and coffee bring steady income and rows of spacious homes to this once-struggling border commune.

YADEA Vietnam will inaugurate a 100-million-USD electric motorbike manufacturing plant in Bac Ninh province on March 1, alongside the launch of a new premium model, the YADEA Osta.

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to unlock the tourism potential of its special zones and coastal areas, particularly Con Dao and Can Gio, as part of efforts to strengthen its role as a regional tourism hub and international gateway.

Digital transformation is also empowering the handicraft sector to enter cross-border e-commerce channels more efficiently.

Vietnam will officially take part for the first time in the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition, hosting a Vietnam Pavilion at the event.

Vietnam's stock market has crossed a significant milestone, surpassing 12 million accounts registered by domestic investors as of January 31.

Vietnam witnessed a remarkable surge in the establishment of new real estate companies in January, with the registration of 625 new firms, representing a 130% increase from the same period last year.

Golden Bridge in the central city of Da Nang has been named as one of the 19 most beautiful bridges in the world by London's iconic Time Out magazine.

Lao Airlines, the national flag carrier of Laos, has announced it will resume direct flights linking the Lao capital of Vientiane with Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang from March 29.

Under the bilateral MoU, they will annually exchange the copyright of five titles for selection, publication and distribution in each country, as well as organise book launches and thematic seminars.

Over the past decade from 2016 to 2025, the VN-Index rose in eight out of ten instances within five to ten trading sessions following Tet, except in 2023 and the COVID-19 pandemic-affected year of 2020.

With a focus on production restructuring, market expansion, deep processing and the application of science and technology, the agriculture and environment sector is steadily building a solid foundation for a new growth phase.

During the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Vietnam's tourism sector served an estimated 14 million visitors, up 12% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang, who heads the Central Steering Committee for the 2026 Economic Census, has affirmed that initial results of the census will be announced on June 30, 2026, seven months earlier than originally scheduled.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has unveiled a pilot curriculum framework for artificial intelligence (AI) education in general schools, slated for rollout from early 2026 before being reviewed, refined and scaled up.

Data from the State Bank of Vietnam show that, as of December 2025, average Vietnamese dong interest rates at domestic commercial banks were 0.1-0.2% per year for non-term deposits and those with maturities of less than one month.

Ho Chi Minh City earned 12.15 trillion VND (667.75 million USD) from tourism activities during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from February 14 to 22, up 42.9% year-on-year, the municipal Department of Tourism has reported.

After nearly three decades, the Internet has become integral to Vietnam’s socio-economic life, modernising rapidly and delivering service quality approaching advanced global standards.

Despite nearly 5 billion USD in net foreign outflows in 2025, Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose by more than 40%, supported by domestic liquidity and strong corporate earnings.

As Vietnam implements its Sports Development Strategy to 2030 with a vision to 2045, the focus is not only on sustaining mass participation but also on improving quality and competitive achievements globally.

In the course of Doi moi (Renewal) and international integration, infrastructure has been identified as the “lifeblood” of the economy, playing a pivotal role in driving growth and expanding development space.