Heavy Tet homework exhausts students, experts urge ‘light tasks’ during holiday

Experts say that assigning excessive homework during Tet creates pressure and diminishes the holiday's significance. Instead, teachers should assign light tasks so that students can maintain their learning rhythm while enjoying a meaningful rest.

Land auction prices on Hanoi’s outskirts surpass VND160m/sqm, experts warn

A land auction in Tay Phuong commune (formerly part of Thach That district), Hanoi, on February 8 drew attention after one plot was bid up to VND164.4 million per sqm, nearly nine times the starting price.

Patient’s family demands transfer because surgeon is ‘not a Professor’

A patient was in critical condition, yet the family insisted on a hospital transfer simply because the operating surgeon did not hold the title of "Professor."

Female engineering student named valedictorian at UET

Yen Trang tops the 2025 graduating class with a GPA of 3.88, excelling in a male-dominated field.

When livestream becomes the Tet sales driver

As e-commerce evolves into a space for entertainment and interaction, Vietnamese brands are turning livestream and short videos into powerful Tet sales engines.

Hanoi rolls out housing incentives for top talent

Under a new resolution, Hanoi grants talented individuals priority access to social housing, alongside financial and welfare support to anchor high-quality human capital in the capital.

Vietnam eyes MSCI watchlist in June 2026

With sweeping capital market reforms underway, Vietnam is entering 2026 with its strongest structural footing yet for a potential MSCI Watchlist inclusion.

Online shopping rises 26%, but easy growth is over

Vietnam’s e-commerce market expanded strongly in 2025, yet rising platform fees and price sensitivity signal a tougher, more selective phase ahead.

Vietnam’s exports confront the $550 billion challenge

The $550 billion mark is more than a target. It is a stress test for Vietnam’s export resilience in 2026, as global uncertainty deepens and the old growth model nears its limits.

FDI disbursement hits five-year high in January

According to the Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, realized foreign direct investment in Vietnam in January 2026 was estimated at 1.68 billion USD.

Vietnam stands at the brink of a digital asset breakthrough

As the International Financial Center begins operations, Vietnam is unlocking new capital flows and economic models built on digital assets.

Legal clarity opens wider doors for overseas Vietnamese in property market

New land and real estate laws are reinforcing investor confidence and expanding opportunities for overseas Vietnamese to return capital home.

Four spring getaways in central Vietnam for Tet 2026

Central Vietnam welcomes Tet 2026 with blossoms, fireworks, and village festivals. These four destinations promise an unforgettable start to the lunar new year.

Ho Chi Minh City to close central road for 11 days during Tet

For 11 days from February 12 to 22, Ho Chi Minh City will suspend all vehicles on Truong Dinh Street, from Nguyen Du Street to Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, to serve the 46th Ho Chi Minh City Spring Flower Festival – Tet 2026.

The groom who couldn’t move yet moved an entire wedding to tears

When Nguyen Ba Ky rolled into his wedding in a reclining wheelchair, guests wept - not out of pity, but in awe of his unshakable will and the woman who chose him.

Why lung cancer claims over 22,000 Vietnamese lives each year

Late detection, high smoking rates and limited screening have made lung cancer the deadliest cancer in Vietnam, prompting urgent calls to shift toward prevention and early diagnosis.

Where to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City

This Lunar New Year (Tet), Ho Chi Minh City offers residents and visitors a rich selection of spring festivals, inner-city experience tours, traditional cultural spaces and entertainment complexes open throughout the holiday.

Nearly 2,600 Vietnamese farm exports face new China requirement

Close to 2,600 agricultural and seafood product lines exported to China will be required to obtain a “confirmation letter” issued by Chinese authorities before customs declaration.

Party Secretariat rejects resource-intensive investment projects

The Party Secretariat has issued Directive No. 03, calling for stronger leadership over the management and development of building materials, and firmly rejecting projects that are energy- and resource-intensive.

Van Mieu renews spring calligraphy space for Tet 2026

The Spring Calligraphy Festival at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) returns with a fully reimagined space, placing 35 carefully selected calligraphers at the heart of the opening-of-the-year tradition.

More expressway rest stops ready for Tet travel peak

Five rest stops along the Hanoi - Can Tho expressway corridor have begun operations, including Gie – Ninh Binh; Cao Bo – Mai Son, La Son – Hoa Lien, Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay; and Trung Luong – My Thuan.

1,041 candidates shortlisted for 16th National Assembly

The Vietnam Fatherland Front has announced a preliminary list of 1,041 candidates for the 16th National Assembly, including 95 non-Party members.

Vietnam reports 95% jump in January auto sales

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) reported on February 11 that its member companies sold 36,875 vehicles in January, surging 95% from a year earlier.

Hanoi proposes specialized schools from middle level

A draft amendment to the Capital Law proposes allowing Hanoi to invest in and build specialized schools from lower secondary level upward, instead of limiting the model to upper secondary schools as stipulated in the current Education Law.

Vietnamese plan Tet three months in advance, Google says

Instead of waiting for the final rush before the Lunar New Year (Tet), Vietnamese users are beginning their Tet 2026 preparations much earlier, according to new search trend data released by Google.