Do Ha Nam, Chairman of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), said that 2026 presents numerous difficulties and challenges, and the global supply glut significantly impacts all exporters, including Vietnam.

Tourism growth has also facilitated poverty reduction. In 2025 alone, the poverty rate fell by 5.2%

Vietnam considers capacity-building and greater self-reliance in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation a strategic priority, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang.

Khanh Hoa is home to nationally significant architectural and artistic relics associated with Cham culture, including the Hoa Lai Tower Complex, Po Klong Garai Tower and the Po Nagar Cham Towers.

For the first time, the relic site at 22 Hang Buom street has been transformed into a living tableau of the Red River Delta’s authentic Tet atmosphere, complete with the lively bustle of a traditional spring market.

Party General Secretary To Lam has accepted the invitation from US President Donald Trump to join the Gaza Peace Council and affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to participate as a founding member state of the council.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is taking place at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi from January 19-25, 2026, with the participation of 1,586 delegates representing over 5.6 million Party members nationwide.

Viettel mobile network leads in 7 of 10 investment markets; FPT opens company in Israel, aims to master core technologies.

Dr Do Thi Ngoc Linh’s recognition as an honorary member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) marks a step forward for Vietnamese surgery on the international academic map.

From the smoke of outdoor grills to the encroachment on public spaces, major cities are becoming overloaded and suffocating. This is not just a matter of urban management but a consequence of an imbalanced development model.

With substantial lifetime savings but limited digital skills, older people are becoming prime targets for scammers yet this most vulnerable group is still being overlooked by protection programs.

From brocade textiles to mountain landscapes, ethnic minority youths in Quang Ngai are bringing their local cultural identity into the digital space, helping culture spread more widely while opening up sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Vietnam’s early ratification of the new High Seas Treaty signals a strong national commitment to ocean conservation and multilateral cooperation.

A family in Gia Lai has marked every Lunar New Year with a group photo since 2003, creating a 22-year visual legacy of reunion and growth.

Thanh Hoa’s red royal pomelo is nearly sold out ahead of Tet, as traders scramble to reserve stock amid strong demand.

Showing a talent for dance at an early age, at 13, Quang Thanh decided to leave his hometown of Tuyen Quang for Hanoi to pursue a professional dance career.

A newly released report has shed light on what to expect from Apple’s next-generation flagship smartphones - the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumored iPhone Fold.

About 24,000 new cases of breast cancer are recorded each year in Vietnam, accounting for 28.5 percent of all cancers in women, with more than 10,000 deaths.

Vietnam’s most iconic dish - pho - now has a museum dedicated entirely to its history, culture, and flavors.

4G infrastructure now covers 99.48 percent of the population, while 5G coverage expanded from 0.93 percent in 2023 to 90.2 percent in 2025, with the number of 5G base stations increasing from 184 to more than 35,000.

Ho A Sung, a young Hmong man in Mu Cang Chai commune, has proven that when young people dare to change their mindset toward technology, a smartphone can become an effective tool for building wealth.

Experts warn that the low percentage of high-level faculty could hinder Vietnam’s goal of developing world-class higher education.

Each year-end, Dao families reunite to prepare Tet Nam Cung - an ancestral feast that reflects their deep cultural roots and communal values.

U23 Vietnam’s dramatic 3-2 win over UAE in the AFC U23 Championship 2026 quarterfinals has sent shockwaves across Asia, with widespread praise pouring in from regional media, international football organizations, and Southeast Asian fans alike.

Vietnam is moving quickly to establish a national strategy on rare earth development, signaling a shift toward greater strategic autonomy and deeper integration into global high-tech supply chains.