A forum on Vietnam-Netherlands cooperation to address saltwater intrusion in crop production in the Mekong Delta was held in the local Can Tho city on January 21. The event was co-organised by the Embassy of the Netherlands and Can Tho University.

Poverty reduction is one of the outstanding achievements of the 13th National Party Congress term. Poverty reduction targets consistently meet or exceed the goals set by the National Assembly and the Government.

Starting March 2026, mobile subscribers in Vietnam must undergo biometric verification to clean up telecom data.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to commence construction on 14 key transport infrastructure projects in 2026, as part of a broader list of 77 priority works scheduled for implementation during the 2026–2030 period.

Authorities in Hanoi have uncovered a foreign-run online scam operation hidden inside two luxury villas, exposing a sophisticated cybercrime ring targeting victims abroad.

The new master zoning plan along a 40-km stretch of the Red River targets a population of up to 350,000 by 2045, with a bold vision for urban renewal and flood resilience.

Hanoi has officially revoked the decision to convert land use at 11–13 Nguyen Chi Thanh in Giang Vo Ward, marking the end of a long-stalled high-rise development project on one of the city's most valuable land plots.

A 23-year-old South Korean national suffering from severe myocarditis, cardiac shock, and respiratory failure was successfully revived by doctors at Da Nang Hospital, thanks to rapid and highly coordinated emergency care.

Authorities in Dak Lak Province have successfully rescued two international tourists who were swept into a rocky area by strong waves while swimming at Bai Tien beach.

Authorities have issued an administrative fine to a Vietnamese man identified as H.Q.K for appearing in a video inviting foreign tourists to use illegal drugs in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Authorities have uncovered a massive counterfeit food production ring linked to Medistar Vietnam’s CEO, Doan Trung Duc, with estimated revenue nearing $72 million.

Vietnam will officially transition to the use of E5 and E10 biofuels from June 1, 2026 in line with a roadmap prepared over many years by the Government and relevant ministries and sectors.

Passengers planning to travel during the Tet peak period are advised to book tickets early to secure suitable flight schedules.

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

The 49th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program opens in Tokyo, fostering dialogue and cooperation among over 180 young leaders.

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

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.

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%.

With a total investment of more than 145 trillion VND (5.2 billion USD), the highlight of the project is a stadium with up to 70,000 seats, featuring a retractable roof and one of the most advanced air-conditioning systems currently available.

Nguyen Van Buong, former senior judge and former Chief Judge of the High-level People’s Court in Da Nang, faces the charge of "accepting bribe" under Point a, Clause 4, Article 354 of the Penal Code.