The 23rd Vietnam Poetry Day, themed "The Homeland Soars", will take place on February 12 (the 15th day of the Lunar New Year) in Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh Province.

Vietnam is accelerating research and development in semiconductor and AI technology as part of its broader digital transformation and green technology strategy.

Vietnam’s automobile industry experienced a significant shift in January 2025, with imported car volumes plummeting by more than 50 percent.

A fire in Thailand has left Vietnam’s national cycling team without equipment just days before the 2025 Asian Road Cycling Championships.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Duc City has unveiled its development blueprint through 2040, outlining a vision for a smart, innovative metropolis.

Vietjet posted its highest-ever revenue in 2024, reaching nearly $2.94 billion, with net profits surging by 697%.

International tourism in Vietnam is off to a strong start in 2025, with the country recording its highest-ever number of January arrivals.

To address growing security threats, Vietnam has issued a national technical regulation on IP surveillance cameras.

Vietnamese coffee continues to impress global food enthusiasts as several of the country’s iconic drinks have been ranked among the world’s best by Taste Atlas.

In a firm commitment to accelerating Vietnam’s digital transformation, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has vowed to swiftly implement Resolution 57.

An Iranian man has been taken into custody after allegedly deceiving a store employee into giving him extra cash. The suspect used a distraction technique, appearing to return money while secretly pocketing $820.

Vietnam’s official delegate for Mister Tourism World 2025 is Hung Nguyen, a 26-year-old dancer and model.

Vietnam’s digital transformation is gaining momentum as nearly 70,000 new ‘.vn’ domain names - including ‘id.vn,’ ‘io.vn,’ ‘ai.vn,’ and ‘biz.vn’ - have been registered and actively used.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has affirmed that the cost of compensating officials opting for early retirement during government restructuring is lower than maintaining their salaries for five years.

Since the implementation of Decree 168, traffic accidents and violations in Vietnam have decreased significantly.

While industrial production in Vietnam showed signs of decline in January, the economy benefited from a surge in business activity, foreign investment, and tourism. Nearly 10,700 new businesses were registered, and FDI inflows reached $4.33 billion.

Vietnam’s banking sector reached new heights in 2024 as 26 banks reported total customer deposits exceeding $507 billion, marking a 12.89% increase from the previous year.

Hundreds of worshippers gathered at Phuc Khanh Pagoda on the evening of February 5 for the La Hau star appeasement ceremony. As the temple grounds overflowed, many stood on Tay Son Street, praying from a distance in hopes of a peaceful year ahead.

With rapid digital transformation, online sales channels are becoming an essential strategy for businesses aiming to thrive in an increasingly competitive market.

The government’s new directive requires major economic hubs to achieve rapid growth, with Bac Giang, Hai Phong, and Quang Ninh among those expected to exceed 12% GRDP in 2025.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has identified five provinces in Vietnam as potential locations for large-scale nuclear power plants. These provinces are concentrated in the South Central, Central, and North Central regions.

Vietnam is targeting an 8% GDP growth rate in 2025 and double-digit expansion from 2026, but officials warn this will require extraordinary efforts.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered a reduction in recurrent expenditures to below 60% of total budget spending, reallocating funds for economic development and major infrastructure projects.

The highest winning price at the latest land auction in Tan Phu commune in Quoc Oai district in Hanoi was VND76.6 million per sq m, down VND18 million, or 20 percent, from the figure in November 2024.

The Hanoi government has approved a strategy to revive the To Lich River by channeling Red River water and enhancing wastewater treatment.