Vietnam’s digital economy contributed 14% of GDP in 2025, but with ambitious targets ahead, 2026 will be the real test of depth and impact.

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Samsung unveiled a near-perfect folding display that could soon power Apple’s first foldable iPhone - raising the stakes in the global race for next-gen smartphone design.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has unveiled a draft decree that would allow households to sell up to 50% of their rooftop solar output, aiming to boost green energy adoption.

From January 15, the city will break ground on four strategic projects, expected to reshape its urban and transport landscape.

In a move to balance economic support and inflation control, Vietnam’s central bank plans to guide credit growth around 15% in 2026, with flexible adjustments.

While cashew exports topped $5.2 billion in 2025, experts warn that Vietnam is increasingly dependent on imported raw materials and risks becoming a mere processor.

Cybercrime in Vietnam is expected to escalate in sophistication in 2026, with deepfake technology becoming a dominant tool in online scams, experts have warned.

Vietnam saw a decline in online scam victims for the first time in years in 2025, yet experts warn users not to let their guard down.

Nguyen Tien Dat returned to his hometown in early 2024 to start a business with a high-tech Black Termitomyces Heim (Xerula radicata) farming model, generating revenue of tens of millions of Vietnamese dong per month.

With science and innovation as core growth drivers, Da Nang aims to rank among the world’s top 50 smart cities within three years.

Leaks reveal Samsung’s latest flagship retains the same battery capacity as its predecessor, leaving users unimpressed.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced the establishment of the National Center for Supporting Semiconductor Chip Trial Production. The decision outlines the center's functions, duties, authority, and organizational structure.

From July 1, Vietnamese public officials will be required to submit supplemental asset declarations if their annual asset or income increases exceed 1 billion VND (approximately USD 40,000), according to new amendments to the Law on Anti-Corruption.

The first runner-up of Miss Grand Vietnam 2025, Thu Ngan, officially receives her sash to compete at Miss Intercontinental 2025 in Egypt.

The Vietnamese Party and State have announced national mourning for General Le Van Dung, a leader of exemplary dedication and integrity.

Nguyen Phuong Linh, a 26-year-old from Hanoi, was crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2026 during the pageant's grand finale on the evening of January 10 in Sa Pa.

The war epic directed by Dang Thai Huyen claimed Best Picture, Best Director, and four other honors, dominating Vietnam’s prestigious cinema awards night.

With sharp technique and sheer power, Vietnam’s “queen of knockouts” took down Iran’s Mobina in the first round to become the Asian champion.

Ahead of their decisive group-stage clash with hosts Saudi Arabia, the Asian Football Confederation has singled out midfielder Nguyen Thai Son as a player capable of shaping Vietnam U23’s fate at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Vietnam’s state economy is expected to play a stronger leading role in driving growth and guiding the country’s green transition under a newly issued Politburo resolution, according to an economic expert.

Associate Professor Nguyen Thanh Vinh of the University of New South Wales was honoured by The Australian as Australia’s most influential researcher in the field of organic chemistry.

The case revolved around the handling of the 238-ha former Nha Trang Airport site, a prime coastal plot along Tran Phu street previously managed by the Air Force Officers’ College.

The Vietnam - Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA), which took effect in late 2024, is poised to provide a fresh boost to agricultural exports, with rice at the forefront.

A representative of the Yoshine Melody Institute said that the event is not merely a competition, but a long-term music education journey, organised in a systematic and transparent manner, with academic standards and human values at its core.

Vietnam's retail goods and services market has recorded strong growth in recent years, but development has yet to become truly sustainable, experts have said.