Motorola Signature: A bold move or a miscalculated gamble?

Motorola’s new Signature smartphone might be its boldest play in years. But is it a genuine contender - or a high-stakes experiment that may fall short?

Only one private university breaks into Vietnam’s 2026 top 10

Vietnam’s top 10 universities in 2026 include just one private school, as public institutions continue to dominate.

The fire never sleeps: A Da Nang village keeps its Tet tradition alive

In the heart of Da Nang, generations of artisans rise before dawn to keep a centuries-old craft alive, one sesame cracker at a time.

Hanoi’s AI-powered camera system shows initial positive results

From December 13, 2025 to January 12, 2026, the system recorded 6,351 cases eligible for automated traffic enforcement, with red-light violations accounting for 66.36% and helmet violations 32.32%.

Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is a political mission of Vietnam: PM

Bringing Vietnam to net-zero emissions by 2050 is not merely a promise but a commitment to action - a political mission of the nation and a responsibility of the entire political system, the business community, and every citizen.

Tet market commences earlier than usual this year

Beyond traditional gift items, Tet gift hampers this year feature a variety of creative designs and concepts, catering to the evolving tastes of modern consumers.

More than 1 million businesses nationwide in operation

Nearly 297,500 businesses entered the market last year, up 27.4% year on year and 1.3 times the number of businesses exiting the market.

Vietnamese spend 45 million USD a day online shopping

The four largest e-commerce platforms, namely Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada and Tiki, generated total sales revenues of 429 trillion VND in 2025, up nearly 34.8% over 2024.

Unlocking community resources: solving scarcity from surplus closets

In a world drowning in waste yet starving in need, the chọcho platform offers a hopeful bridge between surplus and deprivation.

Vietnam fast-tracks key national railway projects

Entering 2026, with the completion of a basic legal framework, Vietnam’s key national railway projects are moving into an accelerated implementation phase, notably the North–South high-speed railway and the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway line.

Tu Du Hospital saves newborn in extremely rare twin pregnancy case

Doctors at Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully saved a newborn in an exceptionally rare medical case, in which the birth of the second twin was delayed by eight weeks after the first twin was lost mid-pregnancy.

Hanoi bans trucks weighing over 2 tons from entering inner city during daytime

Hanoi has issued a regulation banning trucks with a gross weight of 2 tons or more from operating in the inner city during daytime to reduce traffic congestion.

Rising FDI, investor optimism reinforce Vietnam’s appeal for inflows

Strong attraction and disbursement of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 underscore Vietnam’s status as a safe and attractive investment destination, with prospects for inflows in 2026 also expected to remain highly positive.

Vietnam tech companies accelerate in 2025, shaping national ICT ‘pillars’

The ICT landscape of Vietnam in 2025 showed development across infrastructure, platforms, and emerging technologies.

Vietnam Airlines ranks among world’s 25 safest full-service airlines

In the 2026 list, Vietnam Airlines is ranked alongside leading global carriers such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways, underscoring its growing international standing.

Singer Le Quyen defends herself amid heavy criticism about her behavior

Singer Le Quyen has stated that her behavior to protect herself is not wrong and that her speech is not “deviant” as criticized.

Hue gives in-principle approval to wharf project at Chan May Port

The project will cover more than 15.5 hectares, including over 13.2 hectares of land and nearly 2.3 hectares of water surface.

Student admitted to 7 US universities, 1 offers VND7.1 billion in financial aid

After gaining admission to a series of US universities with attractive scholarships, Hai An hopes this will be the first step toward turning her dreams into reality.

HCM City's Rach Chiec to host 70,000-seat indoor stadium

With a total investment of more than 145 trillion VND (5.2 billion USD), the highlight of the project is a stadium with up to 70,000 seats, featuring a retractable roof and one of the most advanced air-conditioning systems currently available.

MST urges management agencies to set up research units to support digital firms

Telecom business jobs are no longer about digging holes and installing antennas. Their core job has shifted to research and development, so state management must also shift to research and guidance.

Former chief judge of High-level People’s Court in Da Nang faces legal action

Nguyen Van Buong, former senior judge and former Chief Judge of the High-level People’s Court in Da Nang, faces the charge of "accepting bribe" under Point a, Clause 4, Article 354 of the Penal Code.

Resettlement, site clearance for Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear plant gets underway

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on January 15 officially announced the launch of the resettlement and site clearance project for the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant, marking a key step ahead of the 14th National Party Congress.

Hanoi Metro carries nearly 21 million passengers last year

​Revenue from the Cat Linh–Ha Dong line alone reached nearly 98 billion VND, up 26.6% from plan and almost 29 % year on year.

Quang Ninh establishes inspection centre for import-export goods

Located at the Bac Luan II customs inspection yard in Mong Cai 1 ward, the centre is operated by Tan Dai Duong Vietnam Testing and Inspection Company, providing greater convenience for the inspection and supervision of cross-border trade.

Vietnam promotes sustainable digital asset investment community

The Vietnam Digital Asset Investors Community (VIDA) was officially launched by the Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Asset Association (VBA) in Hanoi on January 15.