Vietnam’s under-23 team celebrate after their 3-2 victory over the United Arab Emirates in the quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, January 17, 2026. Photo: Ted TranCheck out the latest news in Vietnam today:Politics-- State President Luong Cuong on Friday presented decisions appointing 16 ambassadors of Vietnam to foreign countries, according to the Vietnam News Agency. Ho Chi Minh City-- Construction of the My Xuan B1 social housing project with approximately 1,200 apartments in Phu My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City began on Friday, aiming to provide affordable homes for workers and residents in the area. Travel-- Aside from airports operating 24/7, Vietnam’s national aviation authority has approved extended night flight operations at six airports from February 1 to March 1 this year, to meet surging travel demand during the Lunar New Year holiday. Sports-- Vietnam’s national under-23 football team have booked a place in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over the United Arab Emirates in the quarterfinals in Saudi Arabia early on Saturday.
