Once seen as a step backward, Kim Sang Sik has rewritten his story, ushering Vietnamese football into a bold new chapter.

From reduced land conversion fees to electronic property IDs and relaxed building permits, 2026 marks a pivotal shift in Vietnam’s real estate regulatory framework.

The recent success of “Mua do” (Red Rain) and “Dia dao” (Tunnel: Sun in the Dark) signals a shift in how Vietnamese cinema approaches the past - not as a lesson to memorize, but as an experience to inhabit.

In 2026, after the Lunar New Year holiday, employees will soon have two major public holidays at the end of April. Notably, with careful use of annual leave, many may enjoy up to nine consecutive days off.

Vietnamese scientists working overseas say they are willing to return home to contribute and even to collaborate without pay. However, many barriers have prevented them from doing so.

Tho oi! (Bunnie!!) becomes the fastest film in history to surpass VND200 billion (US$8.2 million), as Tran Thanh continues breaking his own records.

This year’s sudden spike in overnight rates on the interbank market to around 17 percent per year in a single session startled many observers.

Staging fake “transaction offices” is a new scam tactic, fooling even tech-savvy people if they let their guard down.

Tran Anh Tu, the top scorer of the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) aptitude test, is described by friends as both a math “idol” and a gaming “pro.”

With its rich natural and human resources, including a wide range of tangible and intangible cultural heritage across the country, Vietnam possesses outstanding strengths for the development of creative tourism.

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung met with the foreign ministers of the UAE, Egypt and Türkiye on February 19–20 while accompanying the high-level Vietnamese delegation led by Party Chief To Lam to the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace.

Vietnam is considering deploying military and police personnel to support UN peacekeeping and security efforts in the Gaza Strip.

A boat carrying 23 passengers overturned on Thac Ba Lake in Lao Cai province on February 21, leaving six people missing.

Le Anh Trung, Chair of the Dak Lak Durian Association, said the durian industry is entering a new stage of competition and must have stronger digital, communication, and standardization capacity.

Rising deposit interest rates have pushed up lending rates at many banks as lenders seek to avoid shrinking profit margins.

In 2025, Cao Bang, affected by natural disasters, still recorded positive indicators: GRDP growth reached 7.22 percent, budget revenue exceeded 215 percent of the estimate, and the public investment disbursement rate hit 96 percent.

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City launches VNU350 to attract 350 talented scientists by 2030.

Her 4.0 GPA stands among the highest ever recorded at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.

A 9X mother in Nghe An shares the joys and challenges of celebrating Tet (Lunar New Year) with six children.

Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero emissions is driving sweeping changes across energy, industry and agriculture, reshaping the foundations of long-term growth.