Vietnam’s music industry entered a decisive new phase in 2025, marked not only by rapid expansion in scale, but also by rising professionalism, deeper audience engagement and growing international visibility.

The 2025 cashless payment value in Vietnam was estimated at about 28 times the country’s GDP, far exceeding Government targets, according to a report released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on February 2.

Vietnam has added three new US dollar billionaires, bringing the country’s total to eight, according to the latest real-time billionaire ranking released by Forbes.

The move is intended to facilitate foreign investor participation, ensure Vietnamese equities are included in FTSE Russell’s emerging market index as scheduled by September, and increase the proportion of Vietnamese stocks in FTSE’s index basket.

The 11th National Press Awards on Party building, known as the Bua Liem Vang (Golden Sickle and Hammer) Awards, were officially launched at a ceremony in Hanoi on February 3.

The fashion week is designed as a series of interconnected activities in which culture, creativity, community and commerce are closely linked in a continuous experiential cycle.

Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives Mazen Turki El Qadi was briefed on six exhibition themes while visiting the Vietnam Military History Museum on February 4 morning as part of his official visit to Vietnam.

The 2026 Tet (Lunar New Year) shopping season reveals a clear transformation in Vietnamese consumer behavior, as impulsive spending gives way to more intentional, budget-conscious purchasing - mostly on digital platforms.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is stepping up investment in digital infrastructure, shared platforms and integrated databases for agriculture and the environment, with a focus on centralisation, standardisation and security.

Fourteen outstanding student teams have been selected to represent Vietnam at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in the US, after a highly competitive national final round.

The venue aims to serve as a dedicated hub celebrating the finest Vietnamese brands while connecting them with consumers through both in-person experiences and online channels.

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung says it is necessary to create a working environment where creativity is encouraged, commitment is protected, and individuals dare to think, dare to engage, and dare to realize development aspirations.

An unforgettable day on Son Tra peninsula as a veteran fisherman hooks a rare giant mackerel and hauls it home after a grueling mountain trek.

HCMC Police have observed that even the best students can be scammed by people impersonating police officers or authorities fraudulently accusing them of illegal activities and extorting them for money.

Vietnam remained the fourth-largest car market in Southeast Asia in 2025, but closed the gap with Thailand to just 17,000 units, thanks to a year of exceptional growth.

Chau Doc Market in An Giang is more than a famed hub for fermented fish - it’s a bustling culinary world where everything comes in miniature size, irresistible to visitors from near and far.

Despite their breakout performances in V-League Round 12, overseas Vietnamese players have yet to convince coach Kim Sang Sik for a national team call-up.

Growing up in a family of nine, Hoang Hong Lam and her brother Hoang Thanh Hieu were raised on hard work and deep affection. Years later, they chose to get engaged and married on the same day - and build their lives in homes sharing a single wall.

A previously unknown site of intricately carved stones has been discovered in Yok Don National Park, Dak Lak Province, during a routine forest patrol by park rangers.

A total of 46 people in Ho Chi Minh City have been hospitalized with symptoms of suspected food poisoning following a catered year-end party held at a bank office in Ba Ria Ward.

To celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026, Hanoi Museum is offering free admission and launching new exhibitions showcasing the city’s rich heritage.

Le Van Chung, former Chairman of the Members' Council at Vicem (Vietnam Cement Industry Corporation), has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in a long-stalled high-rise project that caused major financial damage to state assets.

The year 2026 is forecast to bring fewer storms but significantly more intense heat, signaling continued climate volatility across Vietnam, according to national meteorological experts.

Vietnam is expected to experience a relatively mild but complex weather pattern over the next 10 days, with the northern region facing several cold and rainy days, while southern areas continue to enjoy mostly sunny skies.

Traffic police nationwide will lead organized convoys to ensure safe travel for workers and students returning home for Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026.