Vietnam will officially switch off all remaining 2G base stations on September 15, 2026, marking the end of an era for basic mobile phones as the government reallocates valuable spectrum to expand 4G and 5G services.

The number of new motorcycles rolling off production lines in Vietnam remained at a high level in June, pushing the country's total domestic motorcycle output in the first half of 2026 to a record of nearly 2.1 million units.

Five years after launching a small apple snail farm, a Tay couple in Tuyen Quang has transformed their lives, building a new home and securing a brighter future for their children.

For generations, the K'toang drum of Vietnam's Cham H'roi community was played only by men. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Huong changed that tradition and is now inspiring young women to preserve the art.

Da Nang is removing long-standing investment bottlenecks while building new growth engines as it pursues annual economic growth of at least 11% through 2030.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a larger battery, upgraded camera and new 2nm chip, even if that means a noticeably thicker design.

By pairing fresh flowers with vegetables and fruit, a Can Tho entrepreneur has created practical bouquets that have become a favorite gift for special occasions.

Leaving his business in the city, Nguyen Van Hung returned to his hometown to build a civet farm, generating annual revenue of several billion dong from breeding stock and rare color variants.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina, in coordination with the Argentina – Vietnam Culture Institute (ICAV), held a memorial ceremony on July 7 for Poldi Sosa Schmidt, the institute's founder and president who passed away in June.

Hanoi and HCMC are moving forward with rental housing projects in an effort to create an additional path to housing security alongside the traditional homeownership model.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) has selected Vietnam as a strategic hub for expanding its logistics, distribution and supply chain network for Korean food (K-Food) across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Association, in partnership with Shanghai Maiji IT company, is organising a roadshow of the VN Amazing Cup 2026 in China to introduce the competition's Top 10 Arabica & Top 10 Robusta coffee products to international buyers.

The biggest bottleneck facing Vietnam's tourism and resort real estate market is no longer legal uncertainty but investor confidence, particularly regarding timeshares and profit-sharing at resort projects.

On June 23, the People's Committee of Dien Bien Province approved a controlled pilot program (sandbox) for digital technology products and services aimed at developing a low-altitude economy using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).

Resolution 10 on the development of foreign-invested economic sector, recently promulgated by the Politburo, sets a highly ambitious target: attracting $200–300 billion in FDI capital in 2026–2030.

Vietnamese trade representatives around the world issued warnings and practical advice at a hybrid trade promotion conference in Hanoi on July 7, urging firms to move fast to keep export momentum alive.

Chief of the ministry's Office Lam Van Hoang said at a conference on July 7 that 219 km of national highways were built and another 212 km were upgraded in the first six months.

Hanoi's Department of Tourism held a ceremony at Noi Bai International Airport on July 7 to welcome the capital's 5 millionth international visitor in 2026.

The 13th ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) Conference (AOC-13) took place in Da Nang on July 7, focusing on advancing digital transformation in workplace safety management across the bloc towards the ASEAN Vision 2045.

The passenger number on Ho Chi Minh City's bus network has increased by more than 30% year on year since the city introduced free fares on 134 subsidised routes on July 1, reflecting growing support for public transport.

Vietnam currently has around 3.4 million exemplary farming households. However, becoming an entrepreneur requires more than production expertise.

The stock market is set for a major restructuring as nearly 300 listed stocks will be transferred from the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) by the end of 2026, under a roadmap issued by the Ministry of Finance.

Smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit production and trading, and IP right infringement remained widespread and increasingly sophisticated in the first half of 2026, affecting business activities, public health and consumer confidence.

Vietnam’s coastline is once again in the international spotlight after travel guide Lonely Planet named 10 beaches that international visitors should not miss during a summer trip to the country.

Vietnam's textile and garment exports were estimated at 22.2 billion USD in the first six months of 2026, up 1.7% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).