VinFast leads Vietnam’s electric motorbike market in 2025

VinFast sold a total of 406,453 electric motorbikes of all types in Vietnam in 2025, leading the electric motorbike segment.

Ninh Binh student starts from ‘average’ and ends up national valedictorian

Doan Thai Minh, a 12th grade student majoring in English at Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted (Ninh Binh Province), was named the valedictorian in English at the national academic excellence competition.

Shortage of public schools keeps HCMC 10th grade entrance exam in place

Nguyen Van Hieu, Director of the HCMC Department of Education and Training, said the city cannot abolish the public 10th grade entrance exam because infrastructure conditions still do not meet the demand.

'Happy homes’ handed over to displaced residents affected by floods

On late year afternoons in Central Vietnam, in hamlets that once deeply submerged, many newly completed houses known as “happy homes” were handed over just in time for Tet.

Mekong Delta repositions as global tourism hub

As one of Vietnam's primary tourism regions, the Mekong Delta is pivoting toward a sustainable future centred on green tourism, environmental protection, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Hanoi synchronises tourism offerings ahead of Tet peak

As the country’s leading tourism hub, Hanoi is stepping up comprehensive preparations in terms of products, services and cultural–tourism activities to welcome a large influx of visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday 2026.

Inflationary risk persists as Vietnam targets CPI below 4.5% in 2026: experts

Although inflationary pressures in 2026 are not expected to be particularly high, several risks remain due to the volatility in global energy, fuel and commodity prices, according to Nguyen Thi Huong, National Statistics Office Director General.

Carbon credits - New resource for forest protection

Revenue generated from forest carbon credits is opening up a new approach to forest protection and development in the central province of Quang Tri.

Vietnam’s wood industry adapts to sustainable development requirements

Meeting sustainable development requirements is no longer optional but a mandatory condition for Vietnamese wooden furniture and wood products to retain their position in global supply chains, experts said at a recent seminar.

Top 10 university start-ups in Vietnam secure innovation backing

Ten start-ups founded within Vietnamese universities have been selected for funding and incubation support under UniVentures, a regional innovation initiative led by BLOCK71 Vietnam in partnership with the Temasek Foundation.

Ample room remains open for railway industry enterprises

A series of planned investments in national and urban railway infrastructure over the next 15 years is expected to generate enormous demand for railway industrial products, estimated at $84.6 billion.

Vietnam, Mozambique sign new agreement on higher education cooperation

Vietnam and Mozambique have signed a new agreement on higher education cooperation, further strengthening bilateral ties and expanding practical collaboration in education and training.

Wrongdoing in transport projects must be handled, without causing stagnation: PM

PM Pham Minh Chinh, head of the state steering committee for nationally important and key transport projects, on January 30 chaired the committee’s 23rd meeting, which was connected online to 27 localities where major projects are underway.

Hanoi’s agricultural exports surpass 2 billion USD in 2025

Hanoi’s agricultural and forestry exports were estimated to exceed $2 billion in 2025, maintaining steady growth and reinforcing the capital’s role in the national agricultural supply chain.

Prime Minister highlights priority of implementing expressway projects

PM Pham Minh Chinh urged the Finance and Construction Ministries to coordinate on key projects, aiming to complete at least 5,000km of roads by 2030.

Prime Minister receives Chairman of China’s Texhong Group

PM Pham Minh Chinh on January 30 received Hong Tianzhu, Chairman of Texhong Group, calling on the Chinese textile firm to deepen its investment in Vietnam and expand into new sectors.

Ministry unveils mandatory roadmap for E10 biofuel

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has announced the completion of its Circular 50 relating to activities on petrol market, including the mandatory roadmap for using E10 biofuel.

Vietnam through eyes of Australian writer

According to the article, one of the first things that most impressed Johnston was Vietnam’s street food, which he described as fabulous.

Ethnic cultures to take centre stage at "Homeland Spring" celebrations in Hanoi

A vibrant series of events themed “Homeland Spring” will run from February 1 to 28 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong ward, Hanoi, ushering in the Year of the Horse in 2026.

Restructuring rice sector requires state – enterprise – bank collaboration

Restructuring Vietnam’s rice sector from production to trade has become an inevitable course of action as rice exports in early 2026 face a dual challenge from unfavorable market conditions and limited procurement and storage capacity, said insiders.

Ho Chi Minh City – A magnet for global capability centres

Quality talent, cost advantages, & an expanding pipeline of ESG-compliant Grade A office space are turning HCMC into an increasingly strategic long-term destination for multinational corporations establishing or expanding Global Capability Centers.

PM sets digital, green priorities for private sector

The PM instructed ministries, agencies, and local authorities to sustain their pursuit of the resolution, in line with the 14th National Party Congress’s and the Politburo’s resolutions.

Deputy PM concludes working visit to Switzerland

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh paid a working visit to Switzerland from January 28 to 30.

Foreign Minister holds phone talks with Venezuelan counterpart

Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held phone talks with Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Yván Gil Pinto on January 30 evening.

Get on Hanoi 2026 – A Green Journey kicks off

The Hanoi Department of Tourism and Tay Ho ward People’s Committee kicked off the “Get on Hanoi 2026 – A Green Journey” on January 30 evening.