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.

After 'turbulence,' seafood exports to China hit record $2.3 billion

After being hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s seafood exports to the Chinese market have rebounded strongly, repeatedly setting new historical records.

Vietnam sets seafood export record with $2.3 billion to China in 2025

China becomes Vietnam’s largest seafood importer following a 36% year-on-year growth.

High costs of voluntary classes: parents struggle with school-fee lists

Despite being exempted from tuition fees, parents still have to pay millions of VND per month because of schools’ integrated programs.

Vietnam’s tax revenue surpasses forecast by over 30% in 2025

While the impressive 30% revenue surplus points to improved governance, heavy reliance on real estate raises long-term concerns.

EVN reports profits in 2025, seeks inclusion of O&M costs in power pricing

Despite a turbulent year, EVN posts higher-than-expected profits and recommends updates to power pricing to reflect operational realities.

Building a smarter Hanoi: the urgent need for data-led infrastructure models

Hanoi is facing many challenges, risks, and non-traditional security threats.

Hanoi rethinks urban governance through data and digital citizens

Driven by Resolution 57, Hanoi sees digital transformation as a chance to redesign its administrative model from the ground up.

A promise kept: Man searches for lost brother after nearly three decades

For 27 years, Trinh Van Cong has carried a mission in his heart - one passed down by his dying parents: to find his brother who left home and vanished without a trace.

Cuc Phuong’s secret summit offers five-hour trek to sky-high serenity

Cuc Phuong National Park’s May Bac Peak, dubbed its “rooftop,” offers a magical escape into nature for those who endure its five-hour jungle trek.

No Face ID on iPhone Fold? Apple explores a familiar Plan B

A new leak has confirmed that Apple’s first foldable iPhone, tentatively dubbed the iPhone Fold, will not include one of the most iconic features of its flagship models - Face ID.