VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam remains bright spot in Asia-Pacific property landscape: Savills

With a solid macroeconomic foundation, rising incomes, and sustained foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, Vietnam is expected to remain a bright spot in the Asia - Pacific real estate landscape.

Family of four drown after boat capsizes in central Vietnam

A husband and wife and their two granddaughters drowned after a boat carrying seven family members capsized on the Gianh River on February 19, authorities said.

Vietnamese, US defence officials discuss war legacy cooperation

General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member and Minister of National Defence, met Elbridge A. Colby, First Under Secretary of War of the US on February 19 (local time) in Washington D.C.

Three dead, one missing after boat capsizes in central Vietnam

Three people have died and one remains missing after a small boat capsized in central Vietnam, with search teams continuing efforts to locate the final victim.

Vietnam, US seek ways to deepen all-round ties

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed measures to further promote Vietnam-US relations in the future in Washington D.C. on February 19.

Vietnamese Party chief receives US Trade Representative

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam received the US Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, in Washington D.C. on February 19.

Vietnam leader attends Gaza Board of Peace opening in Washington

To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, joined other world leaders at the opening session of the Gaza Board of Peace in Washington, D.C., on February 19.

Over 16,000 drivers fined for drink-driving in six days of Tet holiday

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.

Xoan singing part of Vietnam's unique identity on world heritage map

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 research: Vietnam’s financial sector accelerates AI adoption

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.

Over 8,300 babies born in first four days of Tet holiday

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 in Ho Chi Minh City try horse riding during 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.

HCM City outlines four pillars for International Financial Centre

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.

Party General Secretary To Lam holds phone talks with US senators

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 remains Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner in January

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 Chief witnesses signing of Vietnam-US cooperation agreements

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).

Crowds flock to Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake for Tet

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.

Nha Trang craft village revives traditional Tet

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.

Police deploy drones to catch drink drivers

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.

Law on capital opens new space for housing development

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.

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