Facing rising costs, Samsung must choose between protecting profit margins or preserving market share ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch.

At the end of 2025, the Hanoi land market is witnessing an unprecedented surge as local authorities launch a massive wave of auctions covering everything from suburban residential plots to high-value "gold land" plots in the city center.

Workers are replacing key components of Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge as part of a major restoration effort aimed at improving safety and stability.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has rated Vietnam's U23 national team as one of the title contenders for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

After just ten days in theaters, Avatar 3 continues to dominate the Vietnamese box office, leaving local films struggling for attention.

In celebration of the New Year 2026, Ho Chi Minh City will offer free rides on all public buses and the Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line on January 1.

In the VND600–800 million price range, B-segment SUVs are increasingly winning over Vietnamese consumers’ heart, in contrast to the weakening trend and gradual market-share shrinkage of C-segment sedans.

According to the ministry’s statistics, as of December 24, 2025, natural disasters this year left more than 400 people dead or missing and over 700 injured, with total economic losses estimated at over 98.67 trillion VND (3.75 billion USD).

In Ho Chi Minh City, travel agencies report a bustling tour market as year-end demand remains strong, particularly for domestic travel, which continues to appeal to both local residents and overseas Vietnamese.

Under the amended Law on Personnal Income Tax, the personal deduction will rise to 15.5 million VND (590 USD) per month from 11 million VND at present.

In 2026, the capital aims to welcome more than 35.8 million visitors, an increase of 6.2%. Of the total, international arrivals are expected to exceed 8.6 million, while domestic visitors are projected at around 27.2 million.

Plastic quietly piles up in Vietnam’s cities, a relentless tide of thin shopping bags, foam food containers and disposable cups that clogs kitchens, alleyways and landfills.

Maybank noted that FDI metrics continued to improve in Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand in 2025, but slowed in Indonesia and the Philippines.

During 2026–2035, it targets annual enrolment of 2,000–2,500 new students at college and university levels, including 1,000–1,500 students with strong potential to be developed into a core workforce for ethnic minority and mountainous regions.

Experts forecast that in 2026 a stronger shift towards outlying areas, especially projects linked to public transport and green standards, will shape product trends and developers’ strategies.

As ESG continues to emerge as a key benchmark for corporate governance capacity and sustainable growth, CMC Telecom has been honored in the Governance category at the Vietnam ESG Awards 2025, organized by Dan Tri newspaper.

The Bac Ai hydropower project has a designed capacity of 1,200 MW, comprising four turbines of 300 MW each, with a total investment of 21.1 trillion VND (802.5 million USD).

As traditional growth engines show signs of reaching their limits, HCM City is recalibrating its long-term development strategy in search of new drivers capable of sustaining momentum.

Together with metro expansion, HCM City will continue to enlarge its electric and green bus network, targeting a public transport share of 15–20% of travel demand.

Ho Chi Minh City is entering a period of rapid population ageing, creating an urgent need to strengthen and expand its long-term care system for the elderly.

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, traditional craft villages across Hanoi are entering their busiest production season.

Finishing third overall with 278 medals (87 gold, 81 silver and 110 bronze), Vietnam has many reasons to be proud, as a new generation of athletes has truly come of age and is ready to shoulder national aspirations.

​The average score of the rankings is 9.3 points. The gap in e-commerce development between the two major economic centres–Hanoi and HCM City–and the remaining provinces and cities is very large.

Hue steps onto the global stage as CNN spotlights its heritage and culture, drawing millions of viewers worldwide.

Vietnam Airlines will operate nearly 270 additional flights on key domestic routes to meet the surge in travel demand during the upcoming New Year holiday, the national flag carrier has announced.