Trade ministry to host livestream promoting Vietnamese goods
The second edition of the hybrid venue, titled 'Suc song hang Viet' (Vitality of Vietnamese Goods), will take place from March 7 to 9 at 62 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem.
Real estate M&As remain active, next growth cycle expected: Avison Young Vietnam
According to Avison Young Vietnam, domestic investors emerged as the primary acquirers, accounting for a major in transactions valued above 100 million USD.
Gia Lai steps up communication on new IUU fishing regulations
Identifying communications as a fundamental and long-term measure to raise fishermen’s awareness and ensure compliance with the law, the Gia Lai management board of fisheries ports has stepped up disseminating the new decree on administrative penalties in the fisheries sector.
Five guiding principles of Politburo on development of Vietnamese culture
In Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture, the Politburo affirms that developing culture and people constitutes the foundation, a vital endogenous resource, a powerful driving force, a pillar, and a regulatory system for the country’s rapid and sustainable development.
Science, technology, innovation drive breakthroughs of 13th Party Congress
The 13th National Party Congress term saw science, technology and innovation going through a comprehensive transformation. Beyond growth in academic research, the most significant changes lie in mindset, institutional reform, and implementation methods.
Plans to expand unilateral visa waivers to attract high-quality tourists
The Ministry of Public Security was assigned to further accelerate the application of information technology and digital transformation to improve electronic visa issuance procedures, simplify processes and shorten immigration clearance times at border checkpoints, creating maximum convenience for travellers.
Five guiding principles of Politburo for state economic development
In Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW, the Politburo affirms that the state economy plays a leading role in the socialist-oriented market economy.
Roadmap aims to improve business climate and boost competitiveness
By the end of 2026, Vietnam aims to rank among the world’s top 50 performers in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, advance at least three places in the International Property Rights Index, and climb at least one position in the Global Innovation Index.
Gov’t rolls out communication scheme for nuclear energy development
By 2027 around 60% of leaders, managers, civil servants and public employees in relevant ministries and localities will acquire basic knowledge of nuclear energy development and application. In parallel, the professional capacity of reporters, editors and information officers covering the sector will be strengthened.
Three strategic breakthroughs in draft documents for National Party Congress
The draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress identify three strategic breakthroughs: institutional reform; improvements in education quality and talent attraction; and infrastructure investment. Nguyen Van Nen, Politburo member and standing member of the Subcommittee for Documents of the 14th National Party Congress, shared the new viewpoints, major orientations and strategic breakthroughs with Nhan Dan Newspaper.
Law-making for development is fundamental, strategic, long-term: PM
Institutions remain the “breakthrough of breakthroughs,” and laws and institutions must be viewed as both a goal and a driving force for rapid and sustainable development, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Nearly 159,000 social housing units to be developed in 2026
The Ministry of Construction noted that 2025 marked a clear step forward in social housing development, with more than 103,000 units completed nationwide, exceeding the annual plan by 3%.
Lightning-fast Quang Trung Campaign achieves resounding victory: PM
PM Chinh instructed localities to complete house handovers no later than January 18, 2026, while continuing to address environmental issues, restore essential infrastructure, create jobs and livelihoods, and ensure transparent, timely support for affected households, especially during the Lunar New Year.
Hanoi breaks ground on digital technology, mixed-use park
The digital technology and mixed-use park in Hanoi is envisioned as a key nucleus of the capital’s innovation ecosystem, aligned with its goal of becoming a major national hub for science, technology and the digital economy.
Three national target programmes - A leverage for sustainable development of rural and mountainous areas
The National Assembly (NA) on December 11, 2025 passed Resolution No. 257/2025/QH15, greenlighting investment policy for a sweeping National Target Programme on new-style rural development, sustainable poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas through 2035.
14th National Party Congress: Social welfare aligned with sustainable development
Humanitarian work has emerged as an important complementary pillar, providing timely support to vulnerable groups while reinforcing ties between the Party, the State and the people.
Vietnam fast-tracks key national railway projects
With the completion of a key legal framework, Vietnam's major national railway projects have kicked off the new year of 2026 with an accelerated implementation phase, notably the North-South high-speed railway and the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway line
PM urges shift towards deeper, more effective international integration
Addressing a national conference reviewing the National Steering Committee for International Integration's international integration work in 2025 and outlining tasks for 2026 on January 14, PM Chinh, who is also head of the committee, emphasised integration serves three key goals: enhancing Vietnam’s stature, capacity, position and credibility on the global stage; strengthening strategic proactiveness in international relations; and improving the material and spiritual well-being of the people.
Vietnam’s foreign affairs: 40 years of historic achievements under Party's leadership
Vietnam has obtained historic achievements in foreign affairs over 40 years of "Doi moi" (renewal) under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), which is set to continue to build on these successes to proactively seize opportunities and surmount challenges to further strengthen diplomatic efforts, thereby safeguarding national interests and affirming Vietnam’s role as a responsible and active member of the international community in an ever-changing world.
Hanoi’s AI-powered camera system shows initial positive results
From December 13, 2025 to January 12, 2026, the system recorded 6,351 cases eligible for automated traffic enforcement, with red-light violations accounting for 66.36% and helmet violations 32.32%. Captured images and video clips provided clear legal evidence for enforcement.
Vietnam emerges as typical case of Asia’s FDI success
Vietnam stands out as a representative example. The article cites US technology group Intel as a case in point. Since establishing its testing and assembly facility at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in 2010, Intel has expanded operations through total investments of 1.5 billion USD.
