According to projections by the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA), cybersecurity for individual users in 2026 is expected to face new challenges, most notably the growing sophistication of online scams. The year 2026 is expected to record improvements in personal data protection as new legal regulations, such as the Law on Personal Data Protection and the 2025 Cybersecurity Law, take effect. According to a survey by the National Cybersecurity Association, the number of victims of online fraud in 2025 decreased significantly compared to 2024. This is a positive shift, marking the first time in many years that online fraud has recorded a decrease. Vu Ngoc Son, Head of the Technology Department of the Association, said: “Online fraud is still extremely complex; users need to continue raising their vigilance.

In late 2022, lau mam U Minh (Ca Mau Province) was named one of 11 Vietnamese specialties recognized by the Asia Book of Records for its culinary value in Asia. U Minh fermented fish hotpot is a rich harmony of diverse ingredients. If mam ca sac buom is unavailable, other freshwater fermented fish such as mam ca linh or mam ca loc can also be used to create the famed hotpot. The fermented fish is simmered until the flesh breaks down, then strained to remove bones. Photo: Ngoai Ty/Linh TrangDishes served with fermented fish hotpot are remarkably diverse.

Showers might hit many localities in northern Vietnam, January 15, 2026. -- Investigators in Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam have issued a decision to initiate criminal proceedings against Truong Sy Toan, CEO of Halong Canfoco, which is at the center of a major food safety scandal. Ho Chi Minh City-- A traffic police officer said on Wednesday that the An Suong traffic police team in Ho Chi Minh City had launched a campaign to step up inspections and enforcement against shops and eateries that allow customers to park their vehicles, encroaching on sidewalks and roadbeds. -- A representative of Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City said on Wednesday night that the hospital had prolonged the pregnancy by eight weeks, saving a newborn in an extremely rare complicated twin pregnancy, a condition for which only a few dozen successful cases have been documented globally. -- According to the National Business Registration Portal, Crystal Bay Airlines was established in Nam Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province in late 2025, with a charter capital of VND300 billion (US$11.4 million).

The pilot allows conversions only at three designated locations in the city: the Da Nang Software Park at 2 Quang Trung Street, Da Nang Software Park No. 2 on Nhu Nguyet Street, and the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center at 58 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street. Photo: Truong Trung / Tuoi TreTwo platforms have been approved to support the program. Users carry out digital asset conversions at one of three locations licensed under a crypto sandbox program in Da Nang, central Vietnam, January 2026. Users receive guidance on how to convert digital assets under a controlled sandbox program in Da Nang, central Vietnam, January 2026.

A wedding video featuring a bride in Dong Thap Province wearing a golden crown and layers of gold jewelry has gone viral on social media, attracting nearly 600,000 views in just a few days. The one-minute video shows the bride adorned with dozens of large, intricately crafted gold necklaces that were looped together to fit around her neck. Photo: NVCCThe bride and groom were identified as Huong Tham, 23, and Cong Danh, 26, both from Dong Thap. The bride’s side gifted a plot of garden land, while the groom’s family presented two street-front houses. Made from nearly 1.5 taels of gold, it was specially crafted to welcome her into the family with love and honor.

Photo: HYPEBigHit Music, BTS's record label, said the tour will feature 79 shows across 34 cities in 2026 and early 2027, marking BTS's first global tour since all seven members completed South Korea's mandatory military service. The tour will open in Goyang, South Korea on April 9, with ticket sales expected to begin on January 23, according to the announcement. While Vietnam was not included in the initial list of tour stops, BigHit Music said additional cities would be announced in 2027. A schedule for BTS’s 2026 world tour is shown in this image released by HYBE. Industry estimates cited by Billboard project the tour and related activities could generate more than US$1 billion in revenue from ticket sales, merchandise, music rights, albums, and streaming.

Security forces are deployed around Ba Dinh Square as a convoy passes during a security and transport rehearsal for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi, January 14, 2026. Traffic police take part in a a security and transport rehearsal to escort delegates to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi, January 14, 2026. A convoy passes through Ba Dinh Square during a security and transport rehearsal for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi, January 14, 2026. The 14th National Party Congress, attended by 1,586 delegates, is slated to run from January 19 to 25. Photo: Danh Khang / Tuoi TreMilitary control forces take part in a full-scale security and transport rehearsal ahead of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi, January 14, 2026.

However, the trade-off is that rental cash flow cannot be generated immediately and returns depend heavily on construction progress, the developer’s credibility, and future market conditions. The core issue is not which type to choose, but what the investor prioritizes: stable cash flow or capital appreciation. In particular, for inexperienced investors or those without stable cash flow, the risk of being unable to keep up with mid-term payment schedules is a serious concern. On the other hand, if the goal is immediate cash flow and safety, completed properties are often a more suitable choice. Investors do not need to wait, and cash flow can return sooner.

In this article, I share common faux pas newcomers to Vietnam make and how to avoid them so that integration does not stumble over preventable missteps. Overlooking 'unspoken etiquette'Daily life in Vietnam is shaped by subtle social expectations. Underestimating Vietnamese language and networksMany newcomers tell me: "I'll be fine with English." That often leads to skipping essentials such as health insurance, motorbike insurance, or home insurance. But with awareness and openness, Vietnam can become not just a place to live, but a place to thrive.

The Google logo is seen on the Google house at CES 2024, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 10, 2024. REUTERS/Steve MarcusGoogle already has a large network of suppliers in Vietnam that assemble its products, including Pixel smartphones. Google will begin new product introductions (NPI) for its Pixel, Pixel Pro, and Pixel Fold phones in Vietnam, with development of the lower-end Pixel A series remaining in China for now, the report said. NPI is a critical phase in launching a new electronics device, involving process development, verification, and refinement, the report added. Google already mass-produces high-end smartphones in Vietnam and conducts some verification there, so building new phones from scratch in the country should be achievable, the report said.

Photo: Tran Hoai / Tuoi TreThe certification was officially announced on the Good Travel Guide, a global platform highlighting destinations and tourism operators that meet sustainability standards. The Good Travel Seal is a sustainability certification developed by Green Destinations, an organization that supports sustainable tourism worldwide. To earn Level 1, Lang Nho’s movable and adaptable pop-up resort model was assessed against 62 sustainability criteria drawn from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) framework. San added that certification under the Good Travel Seal is evidence that the pop-up resort model is not only economically viable, but also capable of meeting increasingly demanding standards for sustainable tourism development. About the Good Travel SealThe program is built on criteria from GSTC, which sets internationally used benchmarks for sustainable tourism.

On January 10, Threads was abuzz with the story of singer Le Quyen scolding a fan. Le Quyen responded to this comment with harsh words to insult and degrade the person's origin, background, and family. Reporters have found that the account often posted articles expressing admiration for singer Le Quyen's behavior. For about two years now, singer Le Quyen's responses to mixed comments have been a topic discussed by the public. Le Quyen also needs a professional team to manage her personal social media accounts, distancing her from the toxic environment.

Dr. Nguyen Van Than, Chairman of the Vietnam Classical Music Association, speaks at a press conference. The concert, organized by the Vietnam Classical Music Association in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, is scheduled for 8 p.m. on January 17. The program concludes with Return to the Motherland, a piece by composer Nguyen Van Thuong, arranged by musician Le Bang. Eric Lu, winner of the International Chopin Piano Competition. The highlight of the night is pianist Eric Lu, winner of the 19th Chopin International Piano Competition.

Real estate ID codes are set to become an essential database for Vietnam’s future housing laws. Drones were deployed to survey villages, granting millions of rural citizens digital property cards. After a decade of unified registration, China could identify individual property ownership for effective property tax pilots and targeted market rescue plans. The identification code will form the foundation for future property tax laws - ensuring fairness and social equity. Vietnam’s real estate identification code is precisely that map - leading the country into its next era of growth.

Halong Canfoco has voluntarily proposed the destruction of nearly 14,000 cans of Hai Phong “Patê Cot Den.” Photo: Thu Hang. The Department of Agriculture and Environment of Hai Phong has submitted a detailed report to the Department of Quality, Processing, and Market Development (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), outlining the discovery of serious food safety violations linked to Halong Canfoco (Halong Canned Food JSC). Trong, in turn, supplied the meat to Halong Canfoco. The investigation found that all ASF-infected pork delivered to Halong Canfoco had been sourced from outside Hai Phong, without the mandatory transport inspection certificates. Destruction of nearly 14,000 paté cansIn coordination with authorities, Halong Canfoco is conducting a full review and recall of products manufactured with contaminated ingredients.