Exceeding its target with 38 gold medals, the Vietnamese para sports delegation concluded a highly successful campaign at the 13th ASEAN Para Games, further cementing its strong presence on the regional stage.

Cultural tourism holds undeniable potential to rise as one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most coveted signatures, but it still largely exists as a supplementary component.

A new cherry blossom viewing space was officially launched on the evening of January 27 along Tran Hung Dao street, a heritage route lined with distinctive French-style villas in Da Lat, the central province of Lam Dong.

The Border Guard Command of Lao Cai province and the Honghe Border Management Unit, the Hekou Entry-Exit Inspection Station in China’s Yunnan province launched their 2026 joint patrol on January 28.

Ship 17 of Brigade 171 under Naval Region 2, together with a working delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy on January 28 began its voyage to participate in activities within the framework of the 2026 multilateral naval exercise (MILAN) in India.

The plan sets out clear assignments, timelines and accountability for all involved agencies and units to ensure the Decree is followed in a timely, comprehensive, concerted, effective and lawful manner.

Vietnam is fast becoming a key destination for artificial intelligence (AI) investment, attracting global interest across infrastructure, platforms and applications.

A documentary co-produced by Vietnam and Belgium titled "Hair, Paper, Water" is set to be screened at the “En ville !” documentary film festival in Brussels on the evening of January 30.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed a decision approving a pilot scheme to develop a smart border gate at the Mong Cai (Vietnam) – Dongxing (China) international border gate pair.

Hanoi will officially launch its 2026 tourism season with the programme “Get on Hanoi 2026,” scheduled to take place from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at the Tay Ho Creative Cultural Space.

Vietnam currently ranks third in the world in cassava exports, but its cassava supply chain continues to face significant challenges, heard a meeting held in Hanoi on January 28.

Tilapia exports to the US surged by 173% in 2025, as two major suppliers of the food, including China and Brazil, faced high tariffs, altering the supply landscape in this market.

Impressed by Vietnam’s economic momentum, Swiss firms welcomed the establishment of the IFC in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, and voiced readiness to share expertise.

Politburo Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW represents a significant shift in the development paradigm, formally recognising culture not merely as an auxiliary sector, but as one of the four indispensable and co-equal pillars of sustainable development.

A cultural exchange event linking Ho Chi Minh City and Liverpool of the UK was launched on January 28 evening in the Vietnamese city by the municipal People’s Committee and the Liverpool City Council.

Secretary Nguyen Hong Thai continues to discuss the path for Bac Ninh to move fast in speed, solid in foundation, and sustainable in the long term, ensuring the capacity and conditions to become a centrally-run city before 2030.

The fair is expected to deliver more competitive prices than those on the wider market, and also improve transparency and strengthen consumer confidence in domestic products, particularly as interest in quality and traceability continues to rise.

An exhibition introducing new and innovative handicraft products and design samples opened at the Quang Phu Cau incense-stick craft village tourist site in Ung Thien commune, Hanoi, on January 28.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City uncovered a dangerous ring producing dental toxins containing arsenic trioxide inside a bedroom.

This is among several proposed changes to Vietnam’s university admissions regulations for the 2026 cycle, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.