The Ministry of Industry and Trade has responded to concerns that data centers are being charged commercial electricity rates instead of production tariffs, a shift that businesses say has raised costs by 50%.

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) is approaching, a surge in cultural tourism is drawing foreigners to Vietnamese coastal hotspots in the early days of the 2026 travel season.

The National Election Council has published the official list of 864 candidates standing in 182 electoral units nationwide to elect 500 deputies to the 16th National Assembly.

Last year, Hanoi saw a surge in both quantity and quality of public art endeavours, a leap forward in the art of breathing new life into urban landscapes

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports reached a record 70.09 billion USD in 2025, underscoring the sector’s growing role in the national economy.

The year 2025 marked a pivotal moment in overseas Vietnamese affairs, closing the 2021-2025 period while laying comprehensive groundwork in mindset, institutions and resources for implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.

Luxury cruise ship Le Jacques Cartier, operated by French expedition line Compagnie du Ponant, docked at Quy Nhon Port on February 15, bringing 120 foreign passengers to central Vietnam's emerging tourism destinations.

Israel’s national carrier El Al Israel Airlines has announced plans to launch a direct route to Hanoi capital of Vietnam as part of a broader expansion of its global network.

Vietnam emerged as the strongest team at the sixth World Kun Khmer Championships, finishing top of the medal table when the tournament concluded on February 14 in Cambodia.

Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation (Viettel Post - HoSE: VTP) plans to issue more than 51 million shares to existing shareholders, aiming to raise about 511 billion VND (19.4 million USD).

As SMEs play an increasingly vital role in the economy, banks are placing them at the center of credit growth strategies, rolling out tailored solutions to support businesses operating on tight cash flow.

Construction on dozens of school projects across Ho Chi Minh City is being accelerated ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, with thousands of new classrooms and modern facilities expected to be put into operation in the first months of 2026.

In recent years, Vietnamese social media has seen a revival of rustic content, with young audiences drawn to videos of rural life, kitchen scenes, Tet preparations and everyday family rituals.

Vietnam is at the convergence of opportunity and aspiration. A new growth model is being formed. A “Vietnamese value system” - self-reliant, prosperous, and happy - is gradually becoming the guiding principle for development.

The Ministry of Finance's (MOF) proposal to allow the issuance of daily or monthly summary invoices for non-business individuals in high-transaction sectors is expected to help reduce costs and infrastructure pressure.

VietNamNet discussed this reform with Professor Tran Diep Tuan, Secretary of the Party Committee of UMP HCMC.

On the day his girlfriend confessed her feelings, the teacher from Nghe An felt hesitant. In the end, he chose to set aside vague worries about the future and hold on to the thread of happiness in his life.

At the age of 114, Meritorious Artist Vi Thi Me (Na Khau Village, Luc Hon Commune, Quang Ninh) remains lucid enough to sing ancient Then melodies.

Curious at first, then deeply moved, a German man finds meaning in ancestral worship, lucky money and family reunion during Vietnamese New Year (Tet).

Applying KPIs (key performance indicators) to agency and unit leaders is no longer new, and the methods of application are diverse and offer valuable lessons for Vietnam.