China, the US and Japan are three biggest buyers of Vietnam’s seafood. Experts forecast that these products could generate $11.2–$11.3 billion in export revenue in 2025, the highest figure ever recorded.

Possessing unique natural landscapes along with a rich culture of Northwest ethnic groups, Son La province is rising strongly on the tourism map, with impressive growth in both visitor numbers and revenue.

Demand for medium- and long-term capital for national key projects is very large, putting pressure on the credit institution system while increasing risks because capital for lending mainly comes from short-term deposits.

Apple’s next-generation flagship, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, expected in 2026, will feature the new A20 Pro chip built on TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm process, signaling a major leap in mobile computing power and efficiency.

In Japan, large crowds gathered at Zojo-ji Temple in Tokyo to witness the traditional "Joya no kane" bell-ringing ceremony.

A mechanical engineer quit his job with a salary of more than 30 million dong per month several years ago in HCMC to return to his hometown and start a farm raising bamboo rats and black chickens, specialty animals sought after by many restaurants.

The number of branded products sold by Vietnamese selling partners achieved more than 40% growth in sales – demonstrating that brand investment translates directly to business success.

VNG Corporation has requested to postpone a scheduled working session with the National Competition Commission (NCC) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding issues related to the Zalo platform, the commission said on December 31.

Duong Kien Khai, who as a young student was endlessly curious about code lines, has won three national excellent-student awards and entered his first year at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), one of Asia’s leading universities.

The Republic of Korea will extend the waiver of visa processing fees for group tourists from six countries, including Vietnam, for another six months, to the end of June 2026.

The People’s Committee of HCM City held a ceremony on December 31 to make debut its Public Administrative Service Centre, marking a significant step forward in advancing administrative reform and building a modern, efficient public administration.

The 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN) is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from January 12-16, 2026, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

After being stuck at Karachi Port in Pakistan for an extended period due to border tensions and conflict blocking exports to Afghanistan, nearly 500 containers of Vietnamese tea have now been cleared by Pakistani authorities for re-export.

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced Nguyen Van Dai to 17 years in prison for “making, storing, distributing, and spreading information and documents aimed at sabotaging the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,” under the Penal Code.

The Presidential Office held a press conference on December 31 to announce the State President’s order promulgating 14 laws and one ordinance adopted by the 15th-tenure National Assembly and its Standing Committee.

In recent years, Ho Chi Minh City has emerged as a priority stop for major shows, concerts and festivals, drawing strong public interest.

Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector has set the targets of welcoming 61 million visitors in 2026, including 11 million international arrivals, and earning 330 trillion VND (12.5 billion USD) in revenue.

A series of notable policies and regulations concerning Vietnam’s education sector officially take effect on January 1, 2026, marking a new chapter for students, teachers, and administrators nationwide.

The messaging giant's new data policy raises serious concerns about user rights and digital dominance.

With four SEA Games golds and three broken records, the 25-year-old shooter reasserted her place atop Vietnam’s sporting elite.