The widening gap between economic growth and power usage in Vietnam reflects deeper structural shifts.

Vietnam’s Resolution 57 is reshaping the national development strategy by putting innovation, technology, and digital transformation at its core.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs outlines a strategic roadmap for 2026, calling for accelerated implementation of Project 06 with clear responsibilities and outcomes.

Vietnam’s cultural sector is no longer just about spirit-it’s about strategy and GDP.

After 10 years of shaping, a horse-shaped kumquat tree worth over USD 1,200 has become the centerpiece of Tu Lien flower village in Hanoi ahead of Tet.

The year 2025 closed with a distinctive sense of relief after a long period of hardship-alongside a deeper reflection on Vietnam’s future development path.

Vietnam posted 8.02% GDP growth in 2025, among the fastest globally, and is projected to surpass Singapore and Thailand in economic size this decade.

To support green transportation, Vietnam may soon require new condos to include EV parking and charging areas.

An American YouTuber finds his favorite dessert in a back alley of Saigon-grilled banana in sticky rice, a treat CNN once called one of the world’s best.

After years of delay, Apple’s iPhone Fold is coming - with exclusive display tech and a bold price tag.

While January may be quiet, Apple is laying the groundwork for a potentially explosive 2026.

The wedding anniversary of an elderly couple in Ho Chi Minh City was celebrated like a real wedding, complete with a bridal procession, ring exchange, champagne pouring, congratulatory speeches, and a festive banquet.

Hanoi’s street food continues to win the hearts of international visitors, not only for its distinctive flavours but also for the unique dining spaces and lifestyle it reflects.

The centre will provide essential infrastructure and public services to support semiconductor design and prototyping as part of Vietnam’s broader industrial strategy.

Under the plan, all civil status events of Vietnamese citizens, foreign residents in Vietnam, as well as foreigners and people of Vietnamese origin, must be registered in a timely, complete and accurate manner in accordance with the law.

Most recently, University Medical Centre HCM City successfully performed two simultaneous transplants, a heart and a liver, using organs donated from a brain-dead patient at People’s Hospital 115.

Israel and Vietnam on January 5 launched their first direct air route, linking Tel Aviv and Hanoi in a move expected to accelerate tourism, trade and wider bilateral exchanges.

Industrial production rose by 9.2% for the year, accelerating from an 8.2% increase in 2024 and marking the strongest performance since 2019.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and Israel (VIFTA), aiming to ensure the agreement is carried out fully and effectively.

Hanoi aims to cut average annual PM2.5 concentrations by around 20% by 2030 compared to 2024 levels, lowering them to below 40 µg/m³, as air pollution remains a serious challenge for the capital and other major urban areas.

The Homeland 2026 Spring programme, themed “Vietnam’s Aspiration: Peace and Prosperity”, will be held on February 8 in Hanoi, according to the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Politburo member and Standing member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on January 6 inspected preparations for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress at the National Convention Centre (NCC) in Hanoi.

Bac Ninh emerged as one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing local economies in 2025, driven by strong industry and startup activity.

The rate of fly ash utilisation has steadily increased over the years, to 84% in 2021 from 37.5% in 2018.

Despite global uncertainty in 2025, the agriculture and environment sector fulfilled and exceeded all nine targets assigned by the Government.