VIETNAM TODAY

Traffic police fined more than 16,000 drivers for drink-driving violations during the six-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, with a further 9,700 cases involving speeding offences.

In the vast treasure trove of Vietnamese folk art, Xoan singing stands as a unique jewel, inextricably linked to the worship of the Hung Kings, the nation's legendary founders.

Finastra’s Financial Services State of the Nation 2026 report shows 94 per cent of Vietnamese financial institutions plan to boost AI investment over the next 12 months despite constraints.

A total of 8,358 babies were born at medical facilities nationwide, through both natural delivery and cesarean sections, during the first four days of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Hundreds of residents and visitors flocked to Tao Dan Park in Ho Chi Minh City, on the third day of the Lunar New Year to try horse riding as part of spring holiday festivities.

The Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City has been structured around four core product pillars aimed at positioning the city as a competitive regional and global financial hub.

Vietnam and the United States should sustain stable economic ties, with the US Congress continuing support for war legacy efforts, including dioxin remediation at Bien Hoa Airport.

Vietnam has retained its position as Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching SGD 4.5 billion(around USD 3.5 billion) in January, up 33.9 per cent year on year.

Party General Secretary To Lam witnessed the signing and exchange of cooperation agreements in science, digital transformation, aviation and healthcare in Washington on February 18 (local time).

Hanoi’s Old Quarter and the area around Hoan Kiem Lake have been crowded during the early days of the Lunar New Year, with central streets bustling throughout the day.

Many young people are visiting Nha Trang Xua craft village in Khanh Hoa to experience traditional Tet, join folk activities and reconnect with a simpler spring atmosphere.

Traffic police in Lao Cai have deployed drones to monitor motorists leaving restaurants and bars, tightening drink-driving enforcement during the Lunar New Year holiday.

A new legal framework is set to reshape Hanoi’s growth, allowing special mechanisms to spur housing in satellite areas and better connect homes with transport, jobs and services.

As regional property markets enter 2026 on a more stable footing, Vietnam continues to stand out as a market with solid long-term growth prospects.

Ministry of Home Affairs forecasts increased labour demand this year in several sectors, particularly manufacturing, food processing and transport equipment production.

Ten major startup deals attracted a combined USD 154 million, accounting for 72 per cent of Vietnam’s total venture capital investment in 2025.

Construction on dozens of school projects across HCM City is being accelerated with thousands of new classrooms and modern facilities expected to be put into operation in the first months of 2026.

Danang Port on February 17 welcomed three container vessels on the first day of the Lunar New Year, signalling sustained trade activity in central Vietnam.

Experts and analysts expect Vietnam’s economy to enter a new development phase, supported by cost advantages and the rapid expansion of its manufacturing and services ecosystem.