Rice exports up 5% in volume in first two months of 2026
In the first two months of the year, rice exports reached 1.3 million tonnes valued at 599.3 million USD, up 5% in volume but down 11.2% in value compared with the same period last year.
PM inspects construction progress of Gia Binh International Airport
Gia Binh International Airport is expected to become one of the world’s top 10 five-star airports, serving 30 million passengers and handling 1.6 million tonnes of cargo annually by 2030.
Vietnam defeat Germany to win World Three-Cushion Team Championship
Vietnam were crowned second World Three-cushion Championship for National Teams champions after defeating Germany in the final on March 1.
Infrastructure breakthroughs lay foundation for robust, prosperous development
In the course of Doi moi (Renewal) and international integration, infrastructure has been identified as the “lifeblood” of the economy, playing a pivotal role in driving growth and expanding development space.
OP-ED: Decree 46 - Not proof of distorted “systemic failure”
Temporary suspensions, adjustments, or revisions of newly enacted policies are never ideal and should be minimised. Yet such course corrections occur worldwide, irrespective of a country's development stage or market-economy maturity. What counts is rapid remediation to contain losses, extraction of lessons to prevent recurrence, and firm resistance to the dissemination of misleading or hostile allegations, which will help both enforcers and those subject to compliance maintain clarity and composure.
Vietnamese coffee in the value era: From production hub to global value partner
After more than a century of formation and development, the coffee industry has made Vietnam one of the world’s leading coffee producers
Aviation industry tightens round-the-clock health checks to prevent Nipah virus infections
An airport representative said Noi Bai has tightened health controls around the clock, with close coordination between the International Health Quarantine unit and the airport’s emergency medical team helping detect abnormal signs early and ensuring the aviation gateway remains safe and smooth.
Vietnam's para sports delegation caps successful 13th ASEAN Para Games campaign
At the close of competition, the delegation had secured a total of 144 medals, with 38 gold, 48 silver and 58 bronze, exceeding the set target of 30–35 gold medals and ranking fifth overall on the medal table.
Vietnam becomes RoK’s key export market in ASEAN
The RoK’s exports to Vietnam rose 7.6% in 2025 from a year earlier to 62.8 billion USD, while imports from Vietnam climbed 11.7% to 31.8 billion USD, according to data released by the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
Vietnam’s swimmer, powerlifters add to medal haul at 13th ASEAN Para Games
A major highlight came on January 23 morning, when swimmer Vi Thi Hang produced a remarkable display to win the gold medal in the women’s 100m backstroke (S6–S7).
Vietnamese athlete triumphs at Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championships
Lo Thi Phung won a gold medal for Vietnam from the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championships 2026 on January 11 in China.
Making logistics the backbone of the economy
Vietnam’s Logistics Services Development Strategy for the 2025–2035 period, with a vision to 2050, for the first time outlines a long-term and comprehensive roadmap clearly defining logistics as the “backbone” of the national economy.
Vietnam’s trade in services surpasses 70 billion USD in 2025
For the whole of 2025, service export turnover was estimated at 30.31 billion USD, up 18.9% year on year.
Ninh Binh GM/IM/FM Chess Tournament 2025 concludes
In the GM category, Vidyarthi Vyom of the US claimed the championship title. The silver medal went to Ravi Teja S. of India, while the bronze was awarded to Daniel Quizon of the Philippines.
Vietnam’s trade turnover tops 900 billion USD for first time
Vietnam's total trade in 2025 reached about 920 billion USD, up 16.9% year on year. Of the total, exports were valued at 470.59 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 15.9%, while imports amounted to 449.41 billion USD, up 18%, resulting in a trade surplus of around 21.2 billion USD.
E-commerce charts new runway for Vietnam’s digital exports
With Vietnam’s total foreign trade turnover projected to near 920 billion USD in 2025, the role of e-commerce in supporting exports is no longer theoretical.
“Vietnam Wood” certification mark launched as symbol of validation
The “Vietnam Wood” mark represents a strong commitment to legally sourced timber, high quality, and environmental and social responsibility, serving as a legal safeguard for Vietnamese products and enhancing business competitiveness.
Vietnam fulfils key targets at 33rd SEA Games: delegation head
The three major goals are maintaining and enhancing Vietnam’s position among the region’s leading sporting nations; achieving breakthroughs in key sports, particularly Olympic disciplines; and projecting the image of a civilised, professional and disciplined delegation to the international community, Minh said.
Expanded Terminal T2 at Noi Bai International Airport makes debut
The project expands the terminal’s floor area to over 200,000 sq.m, increases passenger capacity from 10 million to 15 million, even up to 18 million per year, and boosts operational capacity with boarding gates rising from 17 to 30 and jet bridges from 14 to 27, meeting strong growth in international travel demand.
33rd SEA Games: Regional media abuzz over Vietnamese U22’s dramatic victory
Thai newspapers expressed deep disappointment with their team over what many described as a “heartbreaking” defeat.