Serving as an individual expert means representing not only herself, but also the image of the Vietnam People’s Army and Vietnamese women in an international environment. Recalling the application and selection process for the Security and Defense Policy Expert position, she described it as long and rigorous. In Belgium, she will analyze, advise and connect EU security and defense policy tools to better support UN peacekeeping missions. To prepare, she attended security and defense policy training in Spain and studied extensively on political security and peacekeeping issues. In photos with international peers, the image of the Vietnamese female officer may appear small, yet her bright presence stands out.

Drone Vatomus produced by Saolatek features a foldable frame. Lieutenant General Tao Duc Thang, chairman of Viettel, described UAV development as a strategic move toward building a comprehensive low-altitude economy ecosystem. Brought to the exhibition from Vietnam, Vatomus’ frame and wings can be folded vertically in under five seconds. At the time, Vietnam’s drone market was fragmented and heavily dependent on imports. In other words, all drones are UAVs, but not all UAVs are drones.

“Technologies linked to low-altitude economy and low-altitude security are gradually being integrated into telecommunications products. The low-altitude economy covers activities taking place in lower airspace, such as transporting goods, supplies and equipment. In search and rescue operations, the low-altitude economy is demonstrating particular value as natural disasters grow more severe. The low-altitude economy as a “new sky”Chairman Tran Kim Chung said the low-altitude economy is a breakthrough growth driver for 21st-century nations. Tran Kim Chung, Chairman of CT Group, described the low-altitude economy as a breakthrough growth driver for nations in the 21st century.

For more than a decade, the Realism Group has left its mark on the public through regular exhibitions. These milestones affirm that realism is gaining recognition in modern Vietnamese art. We must create a distinctly Vietnamese realism, rooted in our social reality and psychology. Given the current context, what are your expectations for Vietnamese realism in the coming years? Public interest and reception are positive signals that Vietnamese realism is gaining strong momentum.

Dominic Scriven, chairman at Dragon Capital, in an interview with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. Scriven expressed hope that foreign capital would return by 2026, citing efforts by the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance and the State Securities Commission to improve the investment environment. On financing mega infrastructure projects such as high-speed rail and metro systems, Scriven warned that Vietnam faces a major capital challenge. He argued that Vietnam must develop capital markets, especially bond and equity markets, to fund large projects. Photo: Huu Hanh / Tuoi TreScriven highlighted cultural barriers to capital market development, noting Vietnamese households prefer gold or real estate and often refer to stock investing as 'playing.'

It stands atop Thien Ma Mountain - one of the three renowned “Tam Thien” peaks of the province, alongside Thien An and Thien But. Within Vietnam, it surpasses the 72-meter Avalokitesvara statue on Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh and the 71-meter statue at Linh An Pagoda in Da Lat. Adjacent to the Avalokitesvara statue stands the main hall, covering nearly 12,000 square meters, with its highest point reaching 51 meters. The main hall includes the Front Hall, Grand Hall, Eastern Hall, Western Hall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Eastern Sutra Library and Western Sutra Library. With its scale and distinctive setting, the Avalokitesvara statue on Thien Ma Mountain is gradually becoming a new spiritual and tourism symbol of Quang Ngai.

From being labeled a “step backward,” Kim Sang Sik has become the perfect rebirth after Park Hang Seo, forging a remarkable bond with the head coach position of the Vietnam national team. Kim Sang Sik continued the remarkable legacy Park Hang Seo built for Vietnamese football, crafting an impressive new chapter with U23 Vietnam and the senior national team. Welcome 2026, and welcome the radiance of Vietnamese football not merely within Southeast Asia, but firmly on the continental stage. Continuing the admirable legacy Park Hang Seo built for Vietnamese football, Kim Sang Sik has written an impressive new chapter with both U23 Vietnam and the senior national team. Like his predecessor, Kim Sang Sik arrived in Vietnam after turbulent days at home, carrying heavy thoughts in his heart.

Scene from the film Tho oi! On February 20 alone, the fourth day of Tet, the film earned VND41 billion (US$1.67 million), the highest single-day revenue in Vietnamese box office history. According to independent revenue tracker Box Office Vietnam, as of 7:20pm on February 21, Tho oi! “At present, we have identified several accounts, including T*****, such as me.xx, th56, and others, that are posting partial or full illegal recordings of the film Tho oi!. At the same time, we call on audiences not to illegally record, share, or facilitate the unauthorized distribution of any films in any form, not limited to Tho oi!.

The group also built a fake bank “transaction office” that closely resembled an Oriental Commercial Bank (OCB) branch. The purpose was reportedly to conduct video calls impersonating OCB staff who orchestrated pre-arranged traps fooling customers. “Staging realistic settings is a new step in scam tactics, making even people with technology knowledge potential victims if they are not vigilant,” OCB warned. It has issued the following warnings:Do not provide confidential information (card details, login credentials, OTP codes) to anyone, including those claiming to be bank staff. Never provide card numbers, CVV/CVC codes, or OTP codes to anyone, including those claiming to be bank staff.

Tran Anh Tu, the top scorer of the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) aptitude test. Before becoming the top scorer of the test, Tu had earned a series of remarkable achievements in mathematics. After his impressive result in the aptitude test, Tu plans to apply for the Computer Science program at HUST. On February 2, HUST announced the results of the aptitude test. Apart from the top scorer from Hung Yen, other high-scoring candidates in the first round came from Bac Giang Specialized High School (Bac Ninh), Lien Ha High School (Hanoi), An Duong High School (Hai Phong), and Hung Yen Specialized High School (Hung Yen).

An aerial view shows the construction site of the 60,000-seat PVF Stadium in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam, February 20, 2026. An aerial view shows the construction site of the 60,000-seat PVF Stadium in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam, February 20, 2026. An aerial view shows the construction site of the 60,000-seat PVF Stadium in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam, February 20, 2026. Machines operate at the construction site of the 60,000-seat PVF Stadium in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam, February 20, 2026. Machines operate at the construction site of the 60,000-seat PVF Stadium in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam, February 20, 2026.

Rescue forces search through the night for six people missing after the passenger boat capsized on Thac Ba Lake. Photo: XĐSpeaking to VietNamNet, Nguyen Quang Vinh, Chairman of Cam Nhan Commune People’s Committee, said the incident occurred at around 6pm in the Thac Ba Lake area of Bao Ai Commune. According to information from Bao Ai Commune People’s Committee, at around 7:15pm on February 21, passenger boat bearing registration number YB0876H collided with a stone transport vessel numbered YB0919 on Thac Ba Lake, in the area of Lang Can Hamlet, Bao Ai Commune. As a result of the collision, the passenger boat sank, leaving six people missing. Photo: Provided by local authoritiesLocal authorities said the passenger boat was owned by Tran Anh Tuan, 47, a resident of Bao Ai Commune.

Le Anh Trung, Chair of the Dak Lak Durian Association. This opens a new phase of companionship in training - digital transformation - e-commerce - communication - trade promotion, aiming for the sustainable development of the Vietnamese durian industry, especially in the Central Highlands region. The core goal is to enhance supply chain value and build a sustainable Dak Lak durian brand. Dak Lak is considered one of the key regions of the Vietnamese durian industry. This cooperation aims to create that capacity for the Dak Lak durian industry," Nguyen Huu Tuan said.

Can Tho International Airport in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam. A gateway yet to openOn Vietnam's aviation map, Can Tho CIty was long expected to serve as the international gateway to the Mekong Delta. It reflects how development space across the Mekong Delta has been organized. Passengers disembark from an aircraft at Can Tho International Airport in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam. Rather than viewing it solely as an event for the island, policymakers could consider a multi-location model within the Mekong Delta economic space.

Notably, the 24-month lending rate reaches as high as 13.9 percent per annum. The interest rate for the remaining period equals the reference rate plus a margin of 3.5 percent per year. According to MB’s interest rate schedule for individual customers, the highest reference lending rate is 8.3 percent per year. With an added 1.5 percent per year commitment margin, the actual interest rate reaches 9.8 percent per year. MB President Luu Trung Thai said real estate credit across the entire industry is being more strictly controlled in 2026, so real estate developers must also be cautious in their project development.