Vietnam rose to 116th in the FIFA rankings, benefitting from the poor performance of nearby-ranked teams, as the team gears up for the ASEAN Cup.

The path forward for Vietnam lies in a new era of growth, driven by unity, strong leadership, and the strategic management of national talent, as outlined by General Secretary To Lam.

Vietnam’s first 3D animated feature, The Legend of the Golden Ox, and three other films signal a bold new direction for the country’s animation sector.

A Chinese enterprise has shown interest in developing a waste-to-energy plant in Can Tho City with a daily waste processing capacity of 400–600 tons and an estimated investment of VND 1.2–1.5 trillion (up to $59 million).

President Luong Cuong and Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni shared a traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony during their visit to the historic Temple of Literature in Hanoi.

With over 300 Vietnamese news agencies on TikTok, Vietnam is now one of the fastest-growing countries for social news content, according to TikTok Vietnam.

British conglomerate Jardine Matheson is deepening its investments in Vietnam's top companies, including Thaco, REE, and Vinamilk, though profits are facing headwinds.

With a flawless 150/150 score in the Cambridge IGCSE ESL exam, Tran Ngoc Bao has become the first student from Nguyen Sieu School to join the prestigious "Top in the World" ranking.

Vietnam has introduced stringent measures under Decree 147 to regulate online gaming, including banning casino-style and card-based games to protect players and curb negative social impacts.

Booking trends for domestic flights highlight a clear pattern of one-way travel during the Tết period, particularly from southern hubs such as HCM City to northern and central provinces.

Nguyễn Hoàng Phương, an expert from Net Zero Vietnam, suggested a fee system for vehicles entering Hà Nội’s centre. The proceeds, he said, can be used to invest in green infrastructure such as electric buses to promote green transition.

Wildlife exhibitions will start next month on buses in Hanoi, six years after the idea was first floated.

According to the Việt Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), Việt Nam is the world’s largest cinnamon producer with a total plantation area of 180,000 ha and has become the world’s largest exporter of cinnamon products since 2021.

The replacement law is set to be approved by the National Assembly at its 11th session in May 2026.

Grammy award-winning band Imagine Dragons will perform at the awards ceremony of VinFuture Prize 2024, scheduled to take place at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on December 6.

Coffee exports set to hit 5.6 billion USD in 2024

Techfest 2024 connects venture capital funds, local start-ups

The Vietnamese auto industry has demonstrated significant progress in integrating into the global supply chain, reflecting its potential to contribute to economic growth, according to domestic car experts.

Land projects in major cities are in the compensation and land clearance phase with very high costs, which may increase investment and land prices.

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in Vietnam is expected to be bustling again, thanks to the domestic economic recovery and higher foreign investment.