A once-overlooked commodity - dried tree bark from Vietnam’s mountainous regions - is now taking the global spice market by storm, helping the country rake in an estimated USD $250 million in just 10 months.

Under a new regulation taking effect on February 15, online video and image-based ads in Vietnam must allow users to skip them within 5 seconds at most.

The AFC’s early announcement of registered players reveals the provisional U23 Vietnam lineup, with a notable absence drawing attention.

Vietnamese enterprises are navigating a new global reality where digital and green transformations are no longer optional.

In 2025, Da Nang’s tourism sector served more than 17.3 million visitors, with international arrivals surging and total revenue reaching around VND60 trillion, far exceeding the pre-Covid-19 peak.

The Ministry of Science and Technology recently hosted the 2025 National Forum on the Development of Vietnamese Tech Enterprises in Hanoi, under the theme: “Create in Vietnam, build in Vietnam, to lead.”

Cultural policy is emerging as a strategic lever for national growth, with legal reforms unlocking new momentum for sustainable development.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s global version is expected to debut in early 2026, adding fresh excitement to the upcoming high-end smartphone race.

Housing prices in Vietnam continued to climb rapidly in 2025, outpacing income levels and straining affordability. Yet on the stock market, real estate equities followed a different path - one marked by stark divergence.

A snake-shaped cultural complex is taking form in Viet Hung Ward, Hanoi, as workers race to complete the final stages of construction.

Starting March 1, 2026, every real estate property in Vietnam will be issued a unique electronic identification code under a new national housing and real estate data system.

Vietnam is seeing marked improvements in school attendance and literacy among ethnic minority (EM) children - especially at the primary level - where many groups have already met or surpassed the 2025 national target of over 97% enrollment.

A rare "nine dragons" embroidered artwork from Vietnam’s Nguyen dynasty, now privately owned by a man in Ninh Binh, is drawing attention for its historical significance and remarkably preserved condition.

Despite no black version again, the iPhone 18 Pro could shine with enhanced aesthetics.

Familiarity may become a disadvantage as U23 Vietnam enters the AFC U23 Championship 2026 with high expectations and little room for surprise.

Up to 71,000 tonnes of rice were certified under the Low-Emission Green Vietnamese Rice label over the past two years, the Vietnam Rice Sector Association (VIETRISA) said on December 31.

The Southeast Asian nation secured its position in the first quintile – representing the top 20% globally – in the operational efficiency pillar, which measures how easily businesses can comply with regulations and use public services.

Gia Lai covers more than 2.15 million hectares, including nearly 988,000 hectares of forest land. Of this, over 692,700 hectares are natural forests and more than 295,100 hectares are planted forests.

Vietnam's automobile sector underwent a key shift in 2025, with recovering consumer spending, robust electric vehicle (EV) demand and surging imports, especially from China, reshaping the industry.

The resolution provides the key legal framework for advancing the Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone (FTZ), attracting strategic investors and supporting economic expansion across the southern key economic region.