Digital landscape shows shift toward experience-led competition, report says

Vietnam’s digital market is entering a phase of experience-led competition as overall user growth moderates and generational preferences fragment across platforms, according to a quarterly report by Decision Lab.

Pu Huong outlying botanical garden – “living museum” of tropical plant species

The outlying botanical garden of Pu Huong Nature Reserve, established in 2002 in Quy Hop commune, the central province of Nghe An, has earned the moniker “living museum” for its extensive collection of tropical plant species.

Resolution 79-NQ/TW: SOEs take core role in mega projects

In Hanoi, SOEs are pouring capital into multi-purpose urban zones, a deliberate move to ease choking urban pressures while securing the capital’s expansion for decades to come

Six new laws take effect on March 1

The 2025 Law on AI, comprising eight chapters and 35 articles, marks Vietnam’s first legislation governing the technology.

Over 38 billion USD in public investment to fuel new growth momentum

With total public investment planned at more than 1 quadrillion VND (38.52 billion USD) this year, the Government has demonstrated its determination to use public investment as a key driver to achieve economic growth of 10% or higher.

Property identification code seen as catalyst for real estate digitalisation

The regulation requiring all real estate assets to be assigned identification codes and integrated into the national land database from March 1, 2026 has been described by experts as a foundational shift for Vietnam’s property market.

Tam Chuc complex in Ninh Binh granted special national relic status

Authorities of northern Ninh Binh province on February 28 held a ceremony to announce the Prime Minister’s decision recognising the Tam Chuc scenic and archaeological complex as a Special National Relic.

Investors eye Vietnam's hotel market

Vietnam's hospitality investment market benefits from the country's strategic location, rapidly growing middle class, and government initiatives promoting tourism development.

Unlocking the private sector’s full role

Vietnam’s private sector is stepping into domains once considered off-limits. The question now is whether institutions will move fast enough to match its ambition.

Foreign visitors delight in cooking bamboo rice in Pu Luong

Beyond trekking and scenery, foreign guests are embracing a smoky, hands-on culinary experience in Thanh Hoa’s highlands.

Vietnam launches reform to boost vocational training for rural workers

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has signed a decision approving a programme on comprehensive reform and improvement of vocational training quality for rural workers by 2030.

Vietnamese action film gains global spotlight

When history takes flight, cinema follows. Hijacked, an action film inspired by the real hijacking of a Vietnamese flight in 1978, has been spotlighted by The New York Times as a must-watch.

Visitors charmed by rare miniature pony pair in Mekong Delta

A unique pair of miniature ponies and other friendly animals are delighting visitors at Dong Tam Snake Farm in the Mekong Delta.

New resolution to break logjam in social housing market

Scaling up social housing delivery would stimulate aggregate demand and create jobs in construction, building materials, interior decor, and finance and banking, delivering economic benefits that extend far beyond real estate itself.

Int’l gong festival to spotlight National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026

The Gia Lai Ethnic Cultural Festival, scheduled for this April, will convene artisans from diverse ethnic groups to perform gong music and breathe fresh life into age-old festival traditions, thereby spreading heritage values in contemporary life.

Over 6,000 patients receive free medicines

More than 6,000 patients nationwide have received free medicines worth over 1.6 trillion VND (61.3 million USD) after seven years of implementing a Ministry of Health (MoH) circular.

Hanoi takes action to resolve decades-long traffic bottlenecks

With the completion of a section of Ring Road 1 that seemed "impossible," Hanoi is sending a clear signal: the city has shifted to action and is following through to open new development spaces.

Twenty-seven wildlife species recorded in protective forest of My Son Sanctuary

Notable findings feature the Asian palm civet, greater coucal and red-throated flycatcher, as well as Red Data Book species such as the slow loris and pangolin.

Vietnamese firms strengthen foothold globally, better policies needed

As more Vietnamese companies venture into global markets, the key question now is how to enable more domestic enterprises to scale up sustainably and maintain their footing amid intensifying global competition.

Hue listed among world’s most romantic honeymoon destinations

Hue city in central Vietnam has been named among the world’s top 25 honeymoon destinations in the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards by online travel platform Tripadvisor.

iPhone 18 Pro Max packed with new tech keeps fans on edge

With less than seven months to go, Apple is expected to unveil its 2026 premium duo - iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max - and anticipation is already building across the tech community.

Party Chief questions economic efficiency of Long Thanh Airport project

A story currently drawing significant public attention is General Secretary To Lam’s concerns about the Long Thanh Airport project, which is being developed with huge capital of $16 billion.

Vietnam’s Internet speeds surge at start of 2026

Vietnam’s Internet speeds, particularly 5G mobile broadband, recorded strong growth in January 2026, with the upward trend expected to continue thanks to synchronised infrastructure investment.

Tourism development strategy to be shaped for new era

As Vietnam enters a new development phase, tourism is poised for a breakthrough, reinforcing its role as a key growth driver.

Deputy PM urges adoption of policy on hiring state-owned enterprise directors

Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra has requested a thorough study of a pilot specific mechanism for hiring, recruiting, and appointing directors and general directors at some SOEs.