From wooden rafts to engineered homesThe first floating homes were little more than rafts made of wood - fragile and risky. Floating through the flood seasonMadam Dao's family now runs a small convenience store inside one of the early floating houses. Over 620 floating homes in the communeToday, Kim Phu commune has over 620 floating homes, most located in the former Tan Hoa area. A number of floating homes are now being converted into homestays for tourists, with attractive interiors and eco-tourism appeal. One long-time local official called the floating house design a “brilliant survival solution” that has saved both lives and property.

Notably, these include Highland Coffee Services JSC Branch, which operates the Highlands Coffee chain, and Wincommerce JSC. As of June 30, 2025, short-term receivables from Highland Coffee Services JSC Branch were recorded at more than VND3.06 billion (US$117,000). Following the discovery of the infected meat, many supermarkets and online marketplaces removed Halong Canfoco products from shelves. Similarly, Central Retail stated it had temporarily removed all pork-based processed products from Halong Canfoco until authorities issue a final conclusion. Halong Canfoco has issued a written explanation regarding media reports, stating that the violating raw materials were not used in production or supplied to the market.

Cau Dat, a famous tea-growing area in Xuan Truong-Da Lat Ward, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, is a popular spot to view cherry blossoms. Photo: Quang Da LatCheck out the latest news in Vietnam today:Politics-- Party General Secretary To Lam on Friday received U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper, who paid a farewell visit at the conclusion of his term in office, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. -- The Vietnamese military on Friday deployed six helicopters to support security operations for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress, scheduled for January 19-25 in Hanoi. Economy-- Vietnam officially launched its International Financial Center in Da Nang on Friday, marking a major step in the country’s strategy to integrate more deeply into global financial markets.

The tour invites travelers to explore centuries-old craft villages that have endured through generations. The ancestral temple dedicated to the founder of the inlay craft is also a national heritage site, commemorating those who established and preserved this traditional lacquer inlay technique. Beyond Cuu Village, travelers can explore three other traditional craft villages officially recognized by the city: Van Tu for suit tailoring, Chuyen My for lacquer inlay, and Phu Yen for leather shoes. Photo: Huy NguyenGate of Chuon Ngo Village - a traditional destination for lacquer inlay craftsmanship. These craftsmen warmly welcome visitors who wish to observe each step of the meticulous lacquer inlay process.

Advertisements for preschool English courses are easy to find online. As a result, English courses for preschoolers have mushroomed almost year-round. Enrolling babies right after first birthdayRecruitment for preschool English courses has been brisk since the first days of 2026. "Learn early, absorb early, speak early. Hai revealed that preschool English courses generate solid revenue.

The Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City attracts many people. Ho Chi Minh City-- The ‘feels-like’ temperature in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday morning dropped to 17 degrees Celsius according to mobile weather applications, while the actual temperature recorded at 4:00 am in the city’s central area was 20 degrees Celsius. -- Ho Chi Minh City chairman Nguyen Van Duoc on Thursday afternoon received U.S. -- Canadian Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai visited the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday, as part of his working visit to Vietnam. -- The Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City has generated revenue of over VND433 billion (US$16.5 million) over the past 10 years.

The product code and expiry date are printed on the bottom of a can of the Nestlé infant nutrition product. The recall covers 17 specific batches across two main product lines: Nestlé NAN INFINIPRO A2 (stages 1, 2, and 3) and Nestlé NAN OPTIPRO PLUS (stages 1 and 2), in 400g and 800g packaging. Affected batches are identified by product codes printed on the bottom of the cans. Nestlé Vietnam stressed that infant nutrition products bearing different batch codes and all other product lines not listed in the recall still meet quality and safety standards. Regarding the BEBA and Alfamino products, Nestlé Vietnam stated that it has neither registered product declarations nor self-declared these products.

The Agency of Foreign Trade (AFT) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade aims to increase total export turnover by more than 8% in 2026 compared with 2025, while maintaining a trade surplus of over 23 billion USD, up 15% year on year. It will continue working with relevant bodies to urge Mexico to add Vietnamese steel producers to its list of eligible mills permitted to export steel to the country. According to the 2025 import-export report, Vietnam’s merchandise trade reached a new record, with total turnover hitting 930 billion USD, up 18.2% year on year. New-generation FTAs delivered clear benefits, with exports rising to high-standard markets including the EU, Canada and Japan. Vietnam recorded its tenth consecutive trade surplus, estimated at around 20 billion USD, contributing to macroeconomic stability and investor confidence, though trade remains concentrated in a limited number of major markets./.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on January 9 that it has issued Decision No. 14/QD-BVHTTDL on removing “The Sorrow of War” novel by Bao Ninh, from the list of 50 outstanding Vietnamese literary and performing arts works created since national reunification (April 30, 1975). Previously, on November 13, 2025, the ministry issued Decision No. The list included “The Sorrow of War”, one of the most widely known novels by writer Bao Ninh. The ministry expressed its appreciation for the attention and feedback from agencies, organisations, individuals and the public regarding the selection.

Air quality in some areas of Hanoi on January 8 was at unhealthy levels, prompting warnings for residents, especially the elderly, children, and those with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular or respiratory diseases, to limit outdoor activities, according to readings from Hanoi’s early air quality forecasting system (HanoiAir). HanoiAir is an early air quality forecasting system developed experimentally by the municipal Department of Agriculture and Environment in collaboration with the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting and the University of Engineering and Technology under the Vietnam National University – Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi). The system can forecast air quality trends over time and across locations, helping authorities guide and implement pollution control measures. In early January, Hanoi’s air quality has been deteriorating. Apart from providing information, Hanoi’s early air quality forecasting system serves as a tool to trigger concrete management actions.

The performance by Vietnam’s Fireworks Team 1 at the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025. Photo: Truong Trung / Tuoi TreDIFF 2026 plans were presented on Wednesday at a meeting of the Da Nang People's Committee. The proposal outlines a six-night festival scheduled to run from May 30 to July 11 under the theme 'Da Nang - United Horizons.' As such, two Vietnamese teams, the Da Nang Fireworks Team and Z21 Vina Pyrotech, will compete alongside international teams from China, Italy, Germany, Portugal, France, Japan, Macau (China), and Australia, underscoring the festival's growing international profile. Under the current plan for DIFF 2026, however, no change of location has been proposed.

The total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in 2025 exceeded 7 quadrillion VND (262.7 billion USD), up 9.2% compared to 2024, reflecting stronger purchasing power and underscoring the continued role of domestic consumption as a major growth driver, said Nguyen Thi Huong, Director General of the National Statistics Office (NSO). The total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue at current prices were estimated at 627.8 trillion VND (nearly 23.9 billion USD) last December, up 3.9% from the previous month and 9.8% year on year. Of the total, revenue from garments rose 13.8% year on year, while sales of household goods, utensils and equipment surged by 13.4%. The total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025 were estimated to increase by 8.4% compared to the same period last year, exceeding 1.833 trillion VND at current prices. The NSO reported that the total retail sales of goods revenue were estimated at 5.33 quadrillion VND in 2025, accounting for 76.1% of total consumer revenue and up 8.0% from the previous year.

Panelists discuss Vietnamese firms’ global expansion potential at the Vietnam Vanguard Summit 2026, held in Ho Chi Minh City, January 8, 2026. “We really treasure human capital and young people in Vietnam do have ambition, creativity, and energy,” he said. Besides, Nguyen Lam Thanh, general director at TikTok Technologies Vietnam, appreciated Vietnamese young people, emphasizing that various games on the mobile phone come from Vietnam. Mastering home market before conquering the worldChoi from Sunwah suggested that to succeed in the global arena, Vietnamese firms should first strengthen their position in the local market. He also highlighted two key factors that help Vietnamese firms strengthen their positions in the local market: consistency in production and compliance in relationships.

The IFC is located within the Saigon – Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem area, covering a total area of 898 hectares. Resolution 66 defines lawmaking and law enforcement as the “breakthrough of breakthroughs” in completing development institutions. At the closing session of the 10th session, he added that in this sitting alone, the National Assembly reviewed, debated, and passed 51 laws and 39 resolutions, including eight normative legal resolutions. These laws and resolutions both met urgent practical needs and established a legal framework for a new phase. During the entire term, National Assembly passed 150 laws and 49 normative legal resolutions, while organizing 19 sessions, the highest numbers among National Assembly terms.

When entering secondary school, Ni had to leave home to attend a boarding school. “I truly cherish the chance to go to school, so I always remind myself to study hard to change my life,” Ni said. In high school, studying at Nghe An Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, Ni experienced a clear shift in mindset and study methods. In the 2025 national high school graduation exam, she scored 29.5 points, becoming the runner up among exam group C00 (literature, history, geography) students. To me, studying and growing are not about surpassing others, but about becoming a better version of myself and living a more meaningful life,” Ni said.