VIETNAM TODAY

Agro-forestry-fishery exports target USD 73-74 billion in 2026

Vietnam is aiming for total agro-forestry-fishery export turnover of USD 73-74 billion in 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said at a press briefing in Ho Chi Minh City on January 23.

Cold snap leaves Hanoi shivering

Hanoi’s temperature fell to as low as 9 degrees Celsius as a fresh cold front swept across the city, with workers lighting small fires on pavements to keep warm through the bitter night.

To Lam re-elected General Secretary of the 14th Party Central Committee

The newly elected 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has unanimously elected To Lam to continue serving as General Secretary for the new term.

Hanoi peach blossoms bloom early, growers fear Tet losses

Peach blossoms in Hanoi’s Nhat Tan Village have bloomed nearly a month early, raising fears of heavy losses as unusually warm weather disrupts the peak Tet flower season.

Ho Chi Minh City airport braces for Tet travel peak

Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport is expected to record its busiest days during the 2026 Lunar New Year or Tet holiday on February 13-14 and February 21-22.

14th Party Central Committee convenes first meeting

The 14th Party Central Committee convened its first meeting at the Party Central Committee's headquarters in Hanoi on the morning of January 23.

Rare wildcats found and rescued in Tay Ninh

Three rare wildcat cubs were discovered by local residents in Tay Ninh Province while harvesting sugarcane and were later handed over to forest rangers for care and protection.

Ho Chi Minh City receives over USD 10bn in remittances

Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City hit a record of more than USD 10.3 billion in 2025, with Asia and the Americas accounting for over 80 per cent of total inflows.

Experts map out low altitude economy development in Vietnam

Vietnamese experts say the low altitude economy (LAE) is emerging as a strategic growth frontier, but warn that policy barriers must be removed if the sector is to scale and deliver long-term gains.

Vietnam to elect top Communist Party leadership today

Vietnam’s newly elected Party Central Committee is set to vote on the country’s top party leadership positions later today (January 23), as part of the 14th National Party Congress.

Worldwide congratulations underscore confidence in 14th Party Congress

The 14th National Congress has received warm sentiments and strong encouragement from political parties, partners, overseas Vietnamese communities, and international friends.

Vietnam and Germany expand digital classrooms in vocational training

Twelve vocational institutions in HCM City have received digital education equipment to pilot a German standard “Digital Classroom” model.

Dong Nai to build VND 4-trillion riverside road

The southern province of Dong Nai will break ground on a 4.6-kilometre road along the Cai River on February 3, with total investment nearing VND 4 trillion (USD 152 million).

Vietnam wood exports top USD 17bn as US keeps dominant share

Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports exceeded USD 17.2 billion in 2025, with the US market accounting for nearly 55 per cent of total turnover despite trade headwinds.

Lao national arrested with over 12,000 synthetic drug pills in Vietnam

Vietnamese border guards in Quang Ngai Province have arrested a Lao national for transporting more than 12,000 pills suspected to be synthetic drugs.

Peach tree rentals emerge as profitable Tet business

A man in the central province of Nghe An has turned renting peach trees during the Lunar New Year or Tet Festival into a lucrative business, earning about VND 500 million (about USD 19,000) a year.

German tourist aided by police after road accident in Danang

A German tourist has been assisted by local police and taken for medical treatment after being injured in a motorcycle accident while travelling on the Ho Chi Minh Road in Danang City.

14th National Party Congress shortens agenda

Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress has voted to shorten its working schedule and will conclude on the afternoon of January 23, earlier than originally planned.

Frost blankets Mau Son peak as temperatures drop below zero

Frost formed across Mau Son peak in northern Vietnam early on January 22 as a strong cold air mass pushed temperatures below zero, coating trees and surfaces in ice.

Tet 2026 train tickets sell out on peak travel days

Train tickets departing Ho Chi Minh City on peak days before and after the 2026 Lunar New Year or Tet holiday have sold out, as transport operators add services to meet rising travel demand.

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