Vietnam’s e-commerce market continued its rapid expansion in early 2026, with sales rising more than 44% and official Mall stores capturing an increasingly large share.

"Hon Tre, You Complete Me" explores a new vision of luxury where wellness, family, romance and self-discovery come together in one unforgettable destination.

Vietnam has issued a new decree defining the structure and responsibilities of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, covering ethnic policy, beliefs and religions.

Seven new projects focusing on logistics, seaports and industrial park infrastructure, with combined investment of more than VND5.56 trillion, are set to be developed in the Van Phong Economic Zone in Khanh Hoa Province.

Apple has yet to officially confirm its first foldable iPhone, but clues buried in the latest iOS 27 beta are giving the tech world its clearest indication yet that the long-rumored iPhone Ultra may be close to launch.

When La Traviata opens in Hanoi, one of its biggest stars may be hanging above the performers: a giant chandelier made entirely in Vietnam.

The 14th Party Central Committee held its third plenum from July 20 to 24 as part of its full-term working program.

Vietnam’s men’s volleyball team made history in Jakarta on Sunday night, defeating Thailand 3-2 in a dramatic five-set final to win the second leg of the 2026 SEA V.Cup and secure a place at the 2027 AVC Cup.

A Russian Navy flotilla carrying hundreds of officers and sailors has arrived at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa Province, beginning a four-day visit to Vietnam.

The 7th Vovinam World Championship took place at the Georges Carpentier Sports Hall in Paris from July 22–25, bringing together masters, athletes and delegates from across the globe.

Le Tri Thanh, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Hue city, was elected as Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee on July 26.

As a leading centre for science, technology, and innovation, Ho Chi Minh City is taking proactive steps to build capacity for the quantum computing era, with a strong focus on developing talents to seize arising technological opportunities.

"Love Garden" (Prem Ki Surdhara), a film inspired by Vietnam’s Quan Ho (love duet) folk singing, has officially debuted worldwide on WAVES, an Over-The-Top (OTT) platform by India's public broadcaster Prasar Bharati.

Deputy Finance Minister Tran Quoc Phuong held a working session with Bing Li, Head of Asia-Pacific for Bloomberg, To discuss bilateral cooperation in financial market development, international investor connectivity, and preparations for APEC 2027.

Phu Quoc International Airport has illuminated its new 3,300-meter runway ahead of a calibration flight, bringing the airport closer to handling wide-body aircraft for APEC 2027.

Vietnam has produced aluminum ingots domestically for the first time, marking a milestone in its efforts to master aluminum smelting technology and build a higher-value industrial chain.

The An Giang provincial Party Committee convened a conference on July 25 to announce the Politburo’s decision naming Le Quang Tung as its Secretary for the 2025-2030 tenure and assigning him to the Party Committee of Military Region 9.

For hundreds of students in Ho Chi Minh City, history moved beyond the textbook as veterans shared wartime memories alongside artifacts preserved for generations.

The Presidential Office held a press conference in Hanoi on July 25 to announce the State President's order promulgating three ordinances recently adopted by the National Assembly Standing Committee at its fourth session.

Vietnamese scientists have identified more than 42 million genetic variants, including 8.5 million not previously recorded in widely used global databases.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security is proposing fines of up to 5% of total revenue for serious violations involving the protection of important and core data.

Beyond museum walls, technology is also reshaping how the public experiences the city's heritage.

Lam Dong is stepping up efforts to digitise its cultural heritage through digital databases, 3D artefact scanning, virtual museums and online exhibition platforms.

As Vietnam pursues double-digit economic growth, future development will increasingly depend on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation rather than simply expanding investment or production.

Vietnam's maritime economy can become a new engine of growth only if supported by modern governance and businesses capable of creating value across the global ocean economy.