The Ministry of Construction has issued a decision to transfer the operational rights of Phu Quoc International Airport from the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to Sun Airport Corporation, effective January 1, 2026.

A powerful cold front continues to sweep across Vietnam, bringing rain to central regions and temperatures as low as 12°C in Hanoi.

For the first time in Vietnam, a global art initiative turns Aqua Art Center into a hub of collective creativity and personal reflection.

At just 1.5 meters tall, Ly Thi Thao, a 14-year-old Dao ethnic student from Quang Ninh, defied expectations to win a national gold medal.

With Vietnam’s total foreign trade turnover projected to near 920 billion USD in 2025, the role of e-commerce in supporting exports is no longer theoretical.

A key priority in 2026 is ensuring sustainable budget revenue by broadening collection sources and minimising losses.

A series of socio-economic targets for 2026 has been approved by the National Assembly, including GDP growth of at least 10%; GDP per capita of 5,400–5,500 USD, consumer price index hike of around 4.5%, and labour productivity gains of about 8.5%.

The sector aims to attract 25 million international visitors, serve 150 million domestic tourists, and earn some 1.12 quadrillion VND in revenue in 2026.

Vietnam’s population has already topped 100 million, but the 2025 population report reveals trends accelerating well beyond earlier forecasts.

Over the past ten years, the E&E sector has become one of Vietnam’s most dynamic growth engines, drawing substantial inflows of high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) from multinational corporations.

Vietnam Customs on December 25 held a ceremony to mark the country’s total import-export turnover surpassing 900 billion USD for the first time - the highest level ever recorded and a significant achievement in its international economic integration.

The Border Guard Command of Vietnam’s Lai Chau province, and the Honghe Border Management Detachment and the Jinshuihe Immigration Inspection Station of China conducted a joint border patrol on December 25.

An exhibition entitled “Vietnamese cultural heritage – vitality from tradition to modernity” opened on December 25 in Ho Chi Minh.

Real estate projects in Vietnam that have been delayed by regulatory obstacles will gradually see their difficulties resolved, helping to increase market supply and unlock resources for development.

The rise of new investment channels and asset classes, spurred by the establishment of an international financial centre (IFC) in Vietnam, is posing increasing challenges for anti-money laundering efforts, said insiders.

As of December 31, Ho Chi Minh City is expected to continue leading the nation in valid FDI capital and project numbers, with total registered capital standing at 141.9 billion USD across 20,310 projects.

The programme’s overarching goal is to ensure that all people receive primary healthcare management and early, preventive care delivered close to home, thereby reducing disease burden.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has endorsed Resolution No. 248/2025/QH15, introducing special and breakthrough policies to accelerate education and training development across the national education system.

The Vietnamese tech group CMC is shaping the country’s legal AI future through VLegal-Bench and CMC-AI-Legal-32B, pioneering open standards for domain-specific innovation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a national project to train high-quality human resources among ethnic minorities in key sectors from 2026 to 2035, with a vision toward 2045.