Why Hanoi’s most expensive street is full of empty shops

Despite sky-high values, many storefronts on central Hanoi’s Hue Street remain shuttered, waiting for tenants.

Vietnam must own core technologies to fulfill the vision of Resolution 57

Resolution No. 57 has sparked unity and determination across Vietnam’s tech community, said Truong Gia Binh, urging enterprises to shift from short-term growth to long-term investment in core technologies.

iPhone 18 Pro tipped to feature advanced triple-layer image sensor

A Samsung factory in Texas is expected to produce sensors for Apple’s next-generation iPhone camera.

Vietnam’s science-tech sector marks historic milestone with $216bil. in revenue

A landmark year for Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem, driven by institutional reform and record-setting achievements in science and technology.

Hanoi Stock Exchange cancels FLC’s 710 million shares from December 31

The Hanoi Stock Exchange has announced the cancellation of nearly 710 million FLC shares from UPCoM, effective December 31, marking the company’s complete exit from Vietnam’s stock market.

Who is Le Thanh Than, the Muong Thanh tycoon just indicted for fraud?

Once hailed for affordable housing, the Muong Thanh boss now stands trial over alleged deceit in property sales.

Vietnam celebrates 12 years of empowering ethnic youth through education

More than 2,000 outstanding ethnic minority students and young people from across Vietnam have been honored over 12 years of the national recognition program.

Pham Nhat Vuong loses $1.9 billion in one day amid stock crash

Vietnam's stock market opened sharply lower on December 26, with shares linked to the Vingroup conglomerate hitting the floor after the company announced its withdrawal from the North-South high-speed railway project.

Vietnam’s U23 squad begin training camp in Qatar, ready to conquer Asia

U23 Vietnam have departed for Qatar to begin their training camp in preparation for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, with a clear goal of advancing deep into the tournament.

Vietnam's Phu Quoc airport gets new operator

The Ministry of Construction has issued a decision to transfer the operational rights of Phu Quoc International Airport from the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to Sun Airport Corporation, effective January 1, 2026.

Cold front extends to south-central Vietnam, Hanoi shivers at 12°C

A powerful cold front continues to sweep across Vietnam, bringing rain to central regions and temperatures as low as 12°C in Hanoi.

Hanoi hosts first Triposphere art showcase

For the first time in Vietnam, a global art initiative turns Aqua Art Center into a hub of collective creativity and personal reflection.

Fourteen-year-old champion Ly Thi Thao: “I just want to keep trying my best”

At just 1.5 meters tall, Ly Thi Thao, a 14-year-old Dao ethnic student from Quang Ninh, defied expectations to win a national gold medal.

E-commerce charts new runway for Vietnam’s digital exports

With Vietnam’s total foreign trade turnover projected to near 920 billion USD in 2025, the role of e-commerce in supporting exports is no longer theoretical.

2026 state budget: Strengthening fiscal policy to fuel long-term growth

A key priority in 2026 is ensuring sustainable budget revenue by broadening collection sources and minimising losses.

Vietnam bets big on double-digit economic growth in 2026

A series of socio-economic targets for 2026 has been approved by the National Assembly, including GDP growth of at least 10%; GDP per capita of 5,400–5,500 USD, consumer price index hike of around 4.5%, and labour productivity gains of about 8.5%.

Vietnam targets 25 million international visitors for 2026

The sector aims to attract 25 million international visitors, serve 150 million domestic tourists, and earn some 1.12 quadrillion VND in revenue in 2026.

Incentives in Population Law expected to reverse birth rate decline

Vietnam’s population has already topped 100 million, but the 2025 population report reveals trends accelerating well beyond earlier forecasts.

Vietnam’s electronics industry poised for deeper value chain integration

Over the past ten years, the E&E sector has become one of Vietnam’s most dynamic growth engines, drawing substantial inflows of high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) from multinational corporations.

Vietnam’s trade turnover tops 900 billion USD for first time

Vietnam Customs on December 25 held a ceremony to mark the country’s total import-export turnover surpassing 900 billion USD for the first time - the highest level ever recorded and a significant achievement in its international economic integration.

Vietnamese, Chinese soldiers conduct joint border patrol

The Border Guard Command of Vietnam’s Lai Chau province, and the Honghe Border Management Detachment and the Jinshuihe Immigration Inspection Station of China conducted a joint border patrol on December 25.

Exhibition highlights vitality of Vietnamese cultural heritage

An exhibition entitled “Vietnamese cultural heritage – vitality from tradition to modernity” opened on December 25 in Ho Chi Minh.

Property market anticipated to stabilise as legal bottlenecks addressed: Forum

Real estate projects in Vietnam that have been delayed by regulatory obstacles will gradually see their difficulties resolved, helping to increase market supply and unlock resources for development.

Vietnam steps up anti-money laundering vigilance amid rising digital assets

The rise of new investment channels and asset classes, spurred by the establishment of an international financial centre (IFC) in Vietnam, is posing increasing challenges for anti-money laundering efforts, said insiders.

HCM City posts 24% rise in registered FDI in 2025

As of December 31, Ho Chi Minh City is expected to continue leading the nation in valid FDI capital and project numbers, with total registered capital standing at 141.9 billion USD across 20,310 projects.