Vietnam’s economy in early 2026 has shown a dual-toned picture. While industrial production and FDI have reached record levels, the domestic sector has struggled with a high business exit rate and cautious consumer spending amid global uncertainties.

Hanoi is aiming for 11 percent annual growth by restructuring its economy toward knowledge services and high-tech industries for the new era.

AI is now no longer seen as a luxury but a core productivity tool in Vietnam.

Hanoi plans to pilot the use of AI at three hospitals: Duc Giang, Saint Paul, and Hanoi Oncology Hospital. The technology is expected to assist doctors in reading film results and detect diseases such as cancer and stroke at an early stage.

At the age of 32, Mai Thi Thao (Thach Hoa Commune, Quang Tri) is already a mother of eight after six births. Her first five children were born in 2013, 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2025, while the youngest three, natural triplets, arrived in late 2025.

Before achieving a number of accomplishments at the National Economics University (NEU) and being admitted to the master's program at Tsinghua University (China), Le Thi Mai Trang spent a long time struggling to find her own path.

The anticipated launch of the Starlink satellite Internet service in Vietnam is attracting considerable attention across the telecommunications sector.

Vietnam’s two largest cities face mounting pressure on public high school places, with more than 100,000 students expected to miss out on public Grade 10 seats in the 2026–2027 school year.

Phu Quoc is steadily redefining itself as a high-yield investment destination. As tourism reaches new heights, the island's exceptional rental potential is drawing a growing wave of seasoned investors eager.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is moving toward a disciplinary decision that could award Vietnam a 3-0 victory over Malaysia following a naturalization scandal involving seven players.

South African authorities have arrested two Vietnamese nationals, Huy Bao Tran and Chu Dang Khoa, in connection with a large-scale rhino horn smuggling network.

Hanoi launches a campaign to improve service quality on buses and metro lines and encourage residents to use public transport.

Vietnam and China launch the first 3+3 ministerial strategic dialogue in Hanoi, bringing together leaders of foreign affairs, defense and public security.

A new government action program calls for restructuring the civil service workforce while improving governance, boosting competitiveness and accelerating digital transformation.

A strategic discussion was held between Vietnamese Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Hanoi on March 15.

The Ho Chi Minh City Management Centre of Public Transport under the municipal Department of Construction launched a public electric bicycle service on March 15, marking a new step in efforts to expand green urban mobility.

As of 23:23 on March 15, official data from the National Election Council showed that 76,188,544 voters had cast their ballots, representing nearly all registered voters.

With about three quarters of its land covered by hills and mountains and rich natural landscapes, Vietnam has strong potential for nature-based tourism such as trekking, trail running and cultural experiences.

Amid geopolitical conflicts and policy changes in raw cashew-supplying countries, the VN Cashew Association (Vinacas) forecasts a challenging 2026 and has set a target for VN's cashew kernel exports of around 800,000 tons, worth about $5 billion.

The Vietnam–China Steering Committee helps strengthen political trust and advance a more stable, practical partnership, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh.