A dramatic late goal sealed Vietnam’s second win in Group A, placing them one step away from a place in the last eight.

The 12 milestones reflect progress across politics, the economy and society, alongside stronger security and an expanding international profile, the city said.

National Assembly Chair Tran Thanh Man has signed certification of Resolution No. 252/2025 of the 15th National Assembly, which revises and supplements the National Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period with a vision to 2050.

On January 9, Lt. Col. Le Thi Hang, Director of the C4 Center at the Viettel Aerospace Institute, officially received the title “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces.”

General Secretary To Lam on Friday met US Ambassador Marc Knapper as the diplomat paid a farewell visit at the end of his tenure in Vietnam.

Thousands of delayed real estate developments across Vietnam are trapping enormous financial resources. Despite recent progress, most projects remain mired in legal and procedural bottlenecks.

The Politburo has accepted Truong Quoc Huy’s request to step down for personal reasons and appointed Pham Dai Duong as the new secretary of the Phu Tho provincial party committee.

For 2026, the Government has allocated nearly 995.35 trillion VND in state budget investment, with about 85.6% already assigned as of January 7.

All foreign activities conducted in Hoang Sa without Vietnam’s permission are completely illegal and invalid, said spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

The PM welcomed the China Pacific Construction Group's proposals to join large-scale infrastructure developments in Vietnam in the coming years and encouraged more investment in the country.

The unemployment rate of young people aged from 15 to 24 was 9.04%, higher than previous quarter and same period previous years.

Vietnam’s exports to the Netherlands totalled 13.5 billion USD last year, up 3.7% compared to 2024, while imports stood at 825 million USD, rising 5.2%.

The Da Nang FTZ is expected to contribute 17.9% to the city’s gross regional domestic product and create 127,000 jobs by 2040, with total investment needs estimated at 40 trillion VND (1.6 billion USD).

Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism sector targets about 25 million international arrivals, 150 million domestic holidaymakers and total revenue of around 1.12 quadrillion VND (approximately 43 billion USD).

In 2025, seafood exports to China alone exceeded 2.2 billion USD, up about 33% compared to 2024.

Artists from around the globe will take to the stage in Hanoi this month, blending improvisational storytelling and musicality to spark new worlds and a memorable experience.

The Ministry of Public Security staged a send-off ceremony and rehearsal in Hanoi on January 10, deploying around 5,000 policemen to finalise security preparations for the forthcoming 14th National Party Congress.

At a January 9 seminar in Hanoi, CMC outlined proposals to widen market space for Vietnamese-made technology, urging reforms that turn policy into scalable projects, products, and competitiveness.

A school of wild fish, dubbed “heaven-sent” by locals, has unexpectedly taken up residence in the Tien River. Cared for and protected daily, these fish have become cherished symbols of Dong Thap - and a growing tourist draw.

A beautiful girl and a 1m40-tall man share a love story that feels straight out of a fairy tale - one that overcame every barrier and whisper of doubt to open a new chapter of happiness.