According to forecasts from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the number of storms and tropical depressions active over the East Sea in 2026 is expected to decline, particularly in the final months of the year.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product export turnover in January was estimated at nearly 6.51 billion USD, up 29.5% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Hybrid cars that consume at least 30% less fuel than gasoline counterparts now qualify for a 30% special consumption tax reduction.

Vietnam and Laos agree to establish a Vietnam University in Laos, focusing on science, education, technology and cultural studies to meet local needs.

Bus passengers in Ho Chi Minh City will be able to ride free every Friday throughout 2026 when paying fares through e-wallets, the city’s Public Transport Management Centre announced on February 4.

A Russian-made cancer treatment drug has officially been imported into Vietnam and is expected to be used in clinical settings soon, marking a potential breakthrough in affordable cancer care.

Hanoi will stage fireworks displays at 33 locations, with 34 launch sites, to welcome Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet), featuring a range of modern presentation formats while ensuring absolute safety for spectators.

Associate Professor Le Hoang Son says AI is especially important in healthcare, can read diseases, but only doctors truly understand patients.

Tightening global trade rules are making ESG standards a must for Vietnamese electronics firms, turning compliance into both a challenge and an opportunity in global supply chains.

The upcoming Honor Magic V6 is fast becoming one of the most anticipated foldable smartphones of 2026, with tech fans eyeing it as a serious contender to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

Vietnam’s seafood exports reached an estimated 874 million USD in January, marking a 13% year-on-year increase, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

In Quang Ninh province, sculptor Nguyen Tuan Quyet has transformed blocks of raw coal into stunning horse statues just in time for Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026.

A strong cold air mass is set to affect Vietnam toward the weekend, while a storm east of the Philippines is forecast to enter the East Sea before weakening rapidly.

The People's Committee of the Hoang Sa Special Zone, Da Nang City, on February 4 held a ceremony to inaugurate the nameplate of the Hoang Sa Special Zone People's Committee at the Hoang Sa Exhibition House in Son Tra ward.

Frankfurt prosecutors have charged driver Mohammad S. with negligent homicide and speeding over a July 2025 crash that killed 23-year-old Vietnamese twins Duy Quang and Quang Minh.

A signing ceremony of a coordination mechanism between various agencies for piloting public interest civil litigation initiated by the Hanoi People’s Procuracy was held on February 4.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung met with ArcherMind Chairman Wang Jiping on February 5, highlighting Vietnam’s focus on science, technology, and digital transformation - especially in semiconductors and AI.

On Thursday morning in Vientiane, immediately after a solemn official welcome ceremony, General Secretary To Lam held talks with Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith.

Within the framework of the visit, General Secretary To Lam on Thursday afternoon held meetings with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Lao National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane.

As Tet (Lunar New Year) draws near, ornamental grape trees in Khanh Hoa have entered peak season - burdened with ripe, ruby-red fruit and meticulously sculpted into eye-catching forms.