The sacred year-end feast of the Dao people in Thanh Hoa

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

UN official: Vietnam is now a global frontrunner in digital transformation

With a strategic focus on AI and infrastructure, Vietnam rises on the global digital map

iPhone 17e may still lack this display feature, leaving fans underwhelmed

It comes as no surprise that the latest rumors suggest the iPhone 17e won’t bring many changes to its display compared to the previous generation.

Vietnam to launch international financial center in HCM City by February 9

PM Pham Minh Chinh says building an international financial center is about creating a complete ecosystem of policy, talent, infrastructure, and trust.

Vietnam scores big at Asia Innovation Awards with carbon, nanomaterials research

Two researchers from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) have been recognized with the 2025 Asia Innovation Award for their notable contributions to scientific research and technological advancement.

Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2026 unveiled with major expansion plans

DANAFF 2026 will welcome over 900 guests in Da Nang, offering film showcases, talent labs, and industry networking on a regional scale.

‘Online abduction’: The silent trap Gen Z is most vulnerable to

‘Online abduction’ scams isolate victims emotionally, targeting Gen Z with scripts that manipulate fear and shame.

14-year-old pianist wins three gold medals in one school year

The 2025–2026 academic year marks a milestone for 14-year-old Phu Quy, who secured three top awards in professional-level piano competitions across Vietnam.

Only one private university breaks into Vietnam’s 2026 top 10

Vietnam’s top 10 universities in 2026 include just one private school, as public institutions continue to dominate.

Motorola Signature: A bold move or a miscalculated gamble?

Motorola’s new Signature smartphone might be its boldest play in years. But is it a genuine contender - or a high-stakes experiment that may fall short?

The fire never sleeps: A Da Nang village keeps its Tet tradition alive

In the heart of Da Nang, generations of artisans rise before dawn to keep a centuries-old craft alive, one sesame cracker at a time.

Hanoi bans trucks weighing over 2 tons from entering inner city during daytime

Hanoi has issued a regulation banning trucks with a gross weight of 2 tons or more from operating in the inner city during daytime to reduce traffic congestion.

Vietnam tech companies accelerate in 2025, shaping national ICT ‘pillars’

The ICT landscape of Vietnam in 2025 showed development across infrastructure, platforms, and emerging technologies.

Singer Le Quyen defends herself amid heavy criticism about her behavior

Singer Le Quyen has stated that her behavior to protect herself is not wrong and that her speech is not “deviant” as criticized.

Student admitted to 7 US universities, 1 offers VND7.1 billion in financial aid

After gaining admission to a series of US universities with attractive scholarships, Hai An hopes this will be the first step toward turning her dreams into reality.

MST urges management agencies to set up research units to support digital firms

Telecom business jobs are no longer about digging holes and installing antennas. Their core job has shifted to research and development, so state management must also shift to research and guidance.

Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is a political mission of Vietnam: PM

Bringing Vietnam to net-zero emissions by 2050 is not merely a promise but a commitment to action - a political mission of the nation and a responsibility of the entire political system, the business community, and every citizen.

Hanoi’s AI-powered camera system shows initial positive results

From December 13, 2025 to January 12, 2026, the system recorded 6,351 cases eligible for automated traffic enforcement, with red-light violations accounting for 66.36% and helmet violations 32.32%.

Tet market commences earlier than usual this year

Beyond traditional gift items, Tet gift hampers this year feature a variety of creative designs and concepts, catering to the evolving tastes of modern consumers.

More than 1 million businesses nationwide in operation

Nearly 297,500 businesses entered the market last year, up 27.4% year on year and 1.3 times the number of businesses exiting the market.

Vietnamese spend 45 million USD a day online shopping

The four largest e-commerce platforms, namely Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada and Tiki, generated total sales revenues of 429 trillion VND in 2025, up nearly 34.8% over 2024.

Vietnam fast-tracks key national railway projects

Entering 2026, with the completion of a basic legal framework, Vietnam’s key national railway projects are moving into an accelerated implementation phase, notably the North–South high-speed railway and the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway line.

Tu Du Hospital saves newborn in extremely rare twin pregnancy case

Doctors at Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully saved a newborn in an exceptionally rare medical case, in which the birth of the second twin was delayed by eight weeks after the first twin was lost mid-pregnancy.

Rising FDI, investor optimism reinforce Vietnam’s appeal for inflows

Strong attraction and disbursement of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 underscore Vietnam’s status as a safe and attractive investment destination, with prospects for inflows in 2026 also expected to remain highly positive.

Vietnam Airlines ranks among world’s 25 safest full-service airlines

In the 2026 list, Vietnam Airlines is ranked alongside leading global carriers such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways, underscoring its growing international standing.

Hue gives in-principle approval to wharf project at Chan May Port

The project will cover more than 15.5 hectares, including over 13.2 hectares of land and nearly 2.3 hectares of water surface.