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Vietnam’s power consumption decouples from GDP growth in 2025

The widening gap between economic growth and power usage in Vietnam reflects deeper structural shifts.

Resolution 57 sets the stage for Vietnam’s tech self-reliance strategy

Vietnam’s Resolution 57 is reshaping the national development strategy by putting innovation, technology, and digital transformation at its core.

Technology, innovation, digital transformation: Vietnam’s triple push in 2026

Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs outlines a strategic roadmap for 2026, calling for accelerated implementation of Project 06 with clear responsibilities and outcomes.

When concerts and cinema fuel GDP: The rise of Vietnam’s creative economy

Vietnam’s cultural sector is no longer just about spirit-it’s about strategy and GDP.

US$1,200 kumquat tree stuns Tet buyers in Hanoi’s famed flower village

After 10 years of shaping, a horse-shaped kumquat tree worth over USD 1,200 has become the centerpiece of Tu Lien flower village in Hanoi ahead of Tet.

Vietnam’s economy shifts from recovery to acceleration, but can it sustain?

The year 2025 closed with a distinctive sense of relief after a long period of hardship-alongside a deeper reflection on Vietnam’s future development path.

Vietnam races ahead in GDP growth, closing gap with Southeast Asia’s giants

Vietnam posted 8.02% GDP growth in 2025, among the fastest globally, and is projected to surpass Singapore and Thailand in economic size this decade.

Ministry of Construction pushes for EV parking space in new condos

To support green transportation, Vietnam may soon require new condos to include EV parking and charging areas.

A taste of Saigon: American traveler hails banana treat as world's best dessert

An American YouTuber finds his favorite dessert in a back alley of Saigon-grilled banana in sticky rice, a treat CNN once called one of the world’s best.

iPhone Fold could match MacBook Pro in price due to exclusive tech

After years of delay, Apple’s iPhone Fold is coming - with exclusive display tech and a bold price tag.

Apple’s 2026 begins: A quiet start or the calm before the storm?

While January may be quiet, Apple is laying the groundwork for a potentially explosive 2026.

93-year-old man in HCM City drives to ‘bring bride home’ again after 60 years

The wedding anniversary of an elderly couple in Ho Chi Minh City was celebrated like a real wedding, complete with a bridal procession, ring exchange, champagne pouring, congratulatory speeches, and a festive banquet.

Foreign visitors captivated by Hanoi’s street food culture

Hanoi’s street food continues to win the hearts of international visitors, not only for its distinctive flavours but also for the unique dining spaces and lifestyle it reflects.

Centre established to support semiconductor chip pilot production

The centre will provide essential infrastructure and public services to support semiconductor design and prototyping as part of Vietnam’s broader industrial strategy.

Vietnam to ensure electronic civil status records for all citizens

Under the plan, all civil status events of Vietnamese citizens, foreign residents in Vietnam, as well as foreigners and people of Vietnamese origin, must be registered in a timely, complete and accurate manner in accordance with the law.

Two brain-dead donors give new life to 13 patients through organ donation

Most recently, University Medical Centre HCM City successfully performed two simultaneous transplants, a heart and a liver, using organs donated from a brain-dead patient at People’s Hospital 115.

Israel, Vietnam launch first direct Tel Aviv–Hanoi flight

Israel and Vietnam on January 5 launched their first direct air route, linking Tel Aviv and Hanoi in a move expected to accelerate tourism, trade and wider bilateral exchanges.

Vietnam’s industrial output surges to highest level since 2019

Industrial production rose by 9.2% for the year, accelerating from an 8.2% increase in 2024 and marking the strongest performance since 2019.

Plan approved to implement Vietnam – Israel FTA

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and Israel (VIFTA), aiming to ensure the agreement is carried out fully and effectively.

Hanoi targets 20% reduction in PM2.5 levels

Hanoi aims to cut average annual PM2.5 concentrations by around 20% by 2030 compared to 2024 levels, lowering them to below 40 µg/m³, as air pollution remains a serious challenge for the capital and other major urban areas.