Vietnam kicks off $137 billion in projects, targeting 10% annual growth. But will stalled investments and SME exclusion hold it back?

Resolution No. 258/2025/QH15 pilots a number of special mechanisms and policies in the fields of investment, planning, urban development, architecture, construction, land, and finance to implement major and important projects in the capital.

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s remarkable run of success has made him a symbol of luck for Vietnamese football, as U23 Vietnam prepares for the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.

The Government has issued Decree No 331/2025/ND-CP, detailing several provisions of the Law on Atomic Energy and measures for its implementation, with a focus on the development and application of atomic energy.

Hanoi has begun applying AI-based traffic control systems on six major streets to manage signal timing dynamically, aiming to reduce congestion and create continuous “green waves.”

Amid the rapid expansion of e-commerce and social networks, trade fraud and the sale of counterfeit and imitation goods have become increasingly sophisticated, posing major challenges to market surveillance and regulation.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has submitted to the municipal People’s Council for approval of investment guidelines for the Can Gio and Phu My 2 bridge projects - two strategic transport works set to enhance regional connectivity.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the development of a modern and high-tech defence industry with dual-use products, calling for the private economic sector to participate in developing the defence industry.

Police in Gia Lai are investigating a burned body found in a cemetery in Pleiku, suspected to be a case of self-immolation.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially dismissed rumors claiming Malaysia was handed 0-3 losses to Vietnam and Nepal and banned from competition until 2031.

From Hanoi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral to Saigon’s Notre Dame, thousands of people filled the streets on Christmas Eve, embracing the festive glow and joyful spirit of the season.

With patient strokes of a chisel, white sapwood planks, and layers of Chinese ink soaked into dó paper, a centuries-old craft is being brought back to life - Thanh Lieu woodblock printing.

Vietnam introduces “morning pick-up, evening return” model to care for seniors at local level.

Nguyen Anh Tuan, a pioneer in Vietnam’s digital journalism, is now a key global voice in shaping ethical AI through his leadership at the Boston Global Forum and AI World Society initiative.

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung expressed appreciation for the contributions of Catholic and Protestant communities to national development in his Christmas and New Year message.

Apple has released a set of security updates targeting devices launched several years ago, including the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and the seventh-generation iPad.

In recent days, people in Hanoi, other major cities, and Catholic parishes nationwide have been joyfully welcoming Christmas 2025.

The appellate panel of the Supreme People’s Court in Hanoi on December 24 handed down its verdict in the case involving Thuan An Group and several related units and localities.

As Christmas draws near, a sacred and joyful atmosphere is spreading across parishes, churches and streets throughout the central city of Hue.

Germany’s decision is widely seen as a clear affirmation of growing confidence in Vietnam’s investment climate, governance capacity and long-term development orientation.

Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, known as “Shark Thuy,” has been charged with defrauding more than 10,000 investors of over 7.6 trillion VND, according to the Supreme People’s Procuracy.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged ministries to finalize the optimal investment model for the North–South high-speed railway and accelerate key national infrastructure projects.

IELTS has confirmed that nearly 59,000 test sessions worldwide received higher scores after a technical incident affected results between August 2023 and September 2025.

The 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress this weekend will recognize exemplary figures whose innovation and effort have advanced the country’s growth.

A facelift for Le Loi Street revives colonial architecture and urban charm in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.