Vietnam’s State-run science and technology funds now operate under a clearer legal framework, aiming to transform State support from scattered budgeting to a more strategic, commissioned model.

After more than a century of formation and development, the coffee industry has made Vietnam one of the world’s leading coffee producers.

In January 2026, Vietnam’s tourism sector hit a historic high in international arrivals, reaffirming its role as a key driver in the country’s new development era.

Integrated with existing exhibition spaces, it presents in a cohesive and in-depth manner the exceptional historical, ideological, and artistic value of the doctoral laureates’ steles.

During the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to serve around 145,000 passengers per day, with an average of about 940 flights daily.

Vietnam’s U23 team has officially earned a place at the 20th Asian Games (Asiad 20), set to take place in Japan this September, following their performance at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Da Nang police apprehended 13 suspects linked to a cyberfraud ring that stole $4 million from over 1,200 victims nationwide.

Royal Tet rituals were reenacted at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, reviving centuries-old traditions of Vietnam’s feudal court.

With the Law on E-Commerce set to take effect in July 2026, consumers can expect a safer online shopping environment, while compliant businesses will gain a solid foundation for sustainable growth of the e-commerce market.

As the Year of the Horse approaches, heralding hopes for a new era of growth, localities across the country are preparing New Year’s Eve fireworks to delight residents and visitors, and to send wishes of prosperity and success.

Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW, signed by Party General Secretary To Lam on August 22, 2025, reaffirms education and training as the “top national priority” shaping the nation’s future, and stresses the need for deep, comprehensive reform.

The France–Vietnam Friendship Association (AAFV), in coordination with the Love Vietnam’s Seas and Islands Club in France, has organised a photo exhibition titled “The Sea Within Us” (La mer en nous) at the City Hall of Châteaudun.

Meteorologists forecast short-lived cold snaps with mild rainfall before a bright and pleasant Tet period begins on Feb 13.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 10 held phone talks with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong to further promote and deepen the Vietnam–Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

FPT partners with VNU Hanoi to advance Vietnam’s strategic tech capabilities, focusing on AI, quantum computing, and cybersecurity.

Vietnam’s total retail sales and consumer service revenue in January reached an estimated 632.4 trillion VND (24.43 billion USD), up 2.6% month-on-month and 9.3% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam’s industrial production maintained strong momentum in January 2026, with the industrial production index (IIP) rising an estimated 21.5% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Vietnam’s tourism sector is entering a new growth phase, as HCM City’s special policies unlock a “golden opportunity” for innovation, transformation and strategic expansion toward 2035.

By end-January, the number of securities trading accounts of domestic investors had reached 12,066,115, including 12,046,814 of individual investors and 19,301 of institutional investors.

Transport operators across Vietnam have prepared plans to increase capacity and services to meet surging travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) peak, as tickets on many key routes are already sold out.