Total export and import turnover reached 249.5 billion USD during the first quarter of 2026, up 23% from a year earlier, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported on April 4.

The March index gained 2.44% from December 2025 and posted a 4.65% year-on-year hike, the highest March reading in five years.

Vietnam’s disbursed foreign direct investment (FDI) reached an estimated US$5.41 billion in the first three months of 2026, up 9.1 percent year-on-year - the highest first-quarter figure recorded in the past five years.

The monetary policy will remain proactive and flexible, closely coordinated with an appropriately expansionary fiscal policy to prioritise inflation control while supporting sustainable growth.

A relatively small smartphone brand is rumored to be preparing a completely new product for early next year - one that could disrupt Apple’s plans for 2027.

A recent proposal by Hanoi’s Department of Construction and city police to allow pickup trucks to circulate like passenger cars has reopened a policy debate that is far larger than traffic management.

The Ministry of Education and Training has issued a new circular establishing a national digital competency framework for teachers and school administrators across preschool, general education and continuing education.

With improved FIFA ranking, Vietnam return to the global top 100 but face unpredictable draw scenarios ahead.

For nearly a week, debate within the tech community has centered on whether a 35% smaller Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro Max is enough to justify an upgrade. But that conversation may soon feel beside the point.

Vietnam missed early opportunities in the global game industry due to social bias, but a shift is underway.

Vietnam’s state budget revenue exceeds expectations in the first quarter, signaling steady fiscal momentum.

Double-digit growth is only feasible when institutional reform becomes the central engine, with procedures substantially cut, officials who dare to act protected, and a legal environment transparent enough for businesses to invest boldly.

The National Tourism Year 2026 opening and mega concert are drawing massive attention across digital platforms.

Having no prior knowledge of English, Sung Thi Dinh never thought a foreign language could change her life. After just a few years, she has built her own business and created jobs for many people in her village.

A British-Canadian couple planned a one-year stay in Vietnam but chose to remain after discovering a life filled with joy and connection.

More than 500 golfers are set to compete at the Hanoi Open 2026, scheduled to take place on April 15 and 16 in Phu Tho province.

Hanoi is planning to expand major inner-city traffic corridors.

Despite mounting global headwinds, particularly escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam’s exports remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, reaching nearly 100 billion USD, up more than 17% year-on-year.

Many urban Vietnamese youth earn high salaries reaching VND40-50 million monthly but struggle to accumulate assets due to "lifestyle inflation."

Amid growing speculation, the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed there will be no adjustment to the official 2026 holiday calendar.

HCMC aims to pilot 6G in 2026, leapfrogging global timelines. While experts warn of technical "impossibility" due to lack of gear, Vietnam’s strategy focuses on frequency allocation, standards, and core tech to avoid being a passive importer.

The northern province of Quang Ninh has officially deployed round-the-clock medical teams on Ha Long Bay starting April 2 to provide immediate first aid and handle health emergencies for tourists.

Since early April, businesses have rolled out new travel products featuring deep discounts alongside refreshed itineraries developed through stronger tourism linkages between Ho Chi Minh City and other localities.

Visitors from China can shop seamlessly in Vietnam using QR codes and pay directly in their home currency through Alipay.

Le Huu Hieu becomes the only Vietnamese artist to stage a solo exhibition at the world’s leading contemporary art event.