He has twice claimed second place in the prestigious National Student Chemistry Olympiad, in both 2023 and 2025. After earning the top entrance score in chemistry at his university, Kiet felt not pressure, but a sense of responsibility. As a member of the Khmer ethnic minority, Kiet sometimes felt out of place among peers from more privileged backgrounds. I wanted to show that minority students can reach far, if given the chance and the perseverance,” Kiet said. “I want to support young people who share my passion - especially ethnic minority students.

Tourists from across Vietnam gathered in Tay Do commune, drawn by the novelty and nostalgia of a simple buffalo cart ride. According to Nguyen Van Long, deputy director of the Ho Citadel Heritage Conservation Center, tourists have a few options for exploring the area - bicycles, electric shuttles, and the now-famous buffalo carts. “Beyond the income it provides locals, the buffalo cart service helps introduce Ho Citadel in a more intimate and authentic way,” Long explained. And in the shadow of Ho Citadel’s enduring stone walls, that feeling lingers - long after the ride ends. Tourists enjoy a buffalo cart ride through the ancient landscape.

Resolution No68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on private sector development sets the goal of abolishing the lump-sum tax regime for household businesses no later than 2026. In a draft decree on tax administration for household and individual businesses, which the Ministry of Finance has submitted to the Ministry of Justice for appraisal, household and individual businesses are classified by revenue thresholds to apply appropriate tax obligations. For household and individual businesses with annual revenue above VND500 million, tax obligations arise. Regarding personal income tax, tax payable by household and individual businesses with annual revenue above VND500 million is calculated as taxable income multiplied by the applicable tax rate. Once a tax calculation method is selected, it will be applied consistently for two consecutive years, to limit frequent changes that could disrupt household businesses’ tax obligations.

GDP in the fourth quarter of 2025 rose an estimated 8.46 percent compared with the same period in 2024, the highest quarterly increase in 15 years. This contributed to full-year GDP reaching nearly VND12.85 quadrillion at current prices in 2025, equivalent to about $514 billion, representing an 8.02-percent increase from 2024. The 2025 economic expansion brought the average GDP growth from 2021 to 2025 to about 6.3 percent per year, slightly higher than the 6.2 percent recorded in the previous five-year period. According to the NSO, industry, construction, and services were the main contributors to GDP growth in 2025. Services expanded by 8.62 percent, remaining the largest contributor to the economic expansion, accounting for 51.08 percent.

Resolution 57 has opened up completely new mechanisms for investing in science, technology, and innovation. The issuance of Resolution 57 has brought a fresh wave of momentum and created an upbeat mindset across the business community. The group recognizes its responsibility and is concentrating resources to deploy nationwide 5G infrastructure as soon as possible. “Resolution 57 of the Politburo and Resolution 03 of the government identify 5G as a key strategic infrastructure. Viettel therefore considers investment in 5G infrastructure as essential to ensuring the country’s digital infrastructure and has focused on rapid and extensive deployment.

Ho Dac Loc and 10 vice rectors: Dr. Tran Dinh Huy, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Trung Kien, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Anh, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Associate Professor, Dr. Phan Dinh Nguyen, Professor, Dr. The Rector is Nguyen Minh Duc; the Vice Rectors include Tran Huy Hoang (Standing) and Nguyen Thi Thu Trang. The Board of Rectors of Hong Bang International University includes Rector Professor, Dr. Pham Van Linh and Vice Rectors: Associate Professor, Dr. He noted that while private universities tend to appoint more vice rectors to serve their increasingly large operation scale, public universities cannot have more than three vice rectors, regardless of their scale and number of students. According to this expert, having many vice rectors in private universities brings several advantages.

01 on the provision of Tet gifts to individuals recognized for their contributions to the revolution. Individuals with revolutionary contributions and relatives of fallen soldiers will receive Tet gifts at two levels: $25 and $12.50. Also eligible are those who supported the revolution and are receiving monthly care allowances, relatives of fallen soldiers receiving monthly survivor benefits, and families with two or more fallen soldiers also receiving monthly survivor allowances. The decision states that the funding for these Tet gifts will be allocated from the State budget for 2026. Providing Tet gifts to individuals with revolutionary merit is a long-standing tradition with profound political and social significance.

A giant golden horse mascot for the Year of the Horse is unveiled at Da Nang International Airport in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, January 5, 2026. Ho Chi Minh City-- Ho Chi Minh City authorities have proposed January 15 as the date to break ground on several major transport and sports infrastructure projects, including metro line No. 2, the Can Gio Bridge, the Phu My 2 Bridge, and the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex, according to a report submitted to the municipal administration. -- Unexpected off-season rain fell across many parts of Ho Chi Minh City late on Monday afternoon, disrupting traffic as commuters headed home, after atmospheric disturbances linked to strong easterly winds triggered widespread but moderate rainfall, local meteorologists said. -- Ho Chi Minh City recorded 3,197 newly detected HIV cases in the first nine months of 2025, with more than half involving men who have sex with men, according to a report by the city’s health authority.

A UAV delivers a smartphone package during a test flight at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City, January 5, 2026. A package is prepared before a UAV takes off during a test flight at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City, January 5, 2026. The first test flight covers a distance of about 200 meters at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City, January 5, 2026. The second UAV flight carries three types of goods to three delivery points at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City, January 5, 2026. Results from the pilot will serve as a basis for advising the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on future policy development.

A research by Savills shows that amidst an uneven recovery of real estate investment across the Asia-Pacific region, Vietnam has emerged as an increasingly favoured destination. This trend is clearly reflected in Vietnam’s real estate M&A landscape. At the same time, the supply of income-generating assets remains limited, prompting most M&A activity to concentrate on development projects rather than cash-flow assets. According to Savills, the growing concentration of M&A activity in development projects, particularly large-scale residential and urban areas, accurately reflects current market conditions. Savills added real estate remains a key component of Vietnam’s overall M&A value, driven by strong housing demand, rapid urbanisation, and ongoing infrastructure development.

Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose an average of 3.31% in 2025, meeting the target set by the National Assembly, Director General of the Finance Ministry’s National Statistics Office (NSO) Nguyen Thi Huong told a press conference in Hanoi on January 5. Fourth-quarter average CPI went up 3.44% year-on-year. Residential electricity prices rose 7.2%, reflecting demand growth and adjustments by state utility EVN on October 11, 2024, and May 10, 2025. Core inflation rose 0.23% monthly in December and 3.27% year-on-year. Full-year core inflation averaged 3.21%, below the headline 3.31%, as it strips out major drivers like food, electricity, healthcare and education./.

Vietnam’s transport and urban infrastructure will require around 245 billion USD over the next five years - a figure far beyond public budget capacity. This demonstrates that the PPP model is not limited to physical infrastructure - it can also apply to high-tech and essential public services. Transit-oriented urban development and PPP financingIn major cities, the issue has taken on new dimensions. Experts, especially from South Korea, emphasized a proven lesson: the value of land surrounding metro lines can be reinvested into public transport systems, creating a self-sustaining financial cycle. As Vietnam prepares to embark on the largest infrastructure projects in its history - from high-speed rail and metros to ports, airports, and digital infrastructure - PPP is more than a financing tool.

An aerial view of Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Thiem New Urban Area, where many land plots remain vacant. Instead, most of its land is reserved for public and service-oriented developments that the city center lacks or cannot expand further. The remaining land is earmarked for strategic and landmark projects intended to drive growth in the eastern part of the city, upgrade Ho Chi Minh City to international urban standards, and accelerate the shift toward a service-based economy. To meet the 2030 target, the city has established a dedicated task force led by chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc, involving vice-chairmen and heads of key departments. Urban planning experts, including Vo Kim Cuong, former deputy chief architect of Ho Chi Minh City, and Ngo Anh Vu, head of the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Planning Institute, acknowledged that while Thu Thiem’s development has followed the approved plan, progress has been slower than expected.

The 27-episode romance drama reached episode 25 on Netflix in Vietnam at the time of the notice. The department discovered the violation through routine monitoring after receiving reports that the series was being streamed to audiences in Vietnam. After a review, the department found that the series contains multiple map images depicting the illegal nine-dash line, also known as the ‘U-shaped line,’ which violate the country’s sovereignty. This screenshot from 'Shine on Me,' a Chinese TV series, shows a map depicting the illegal nine-dash line (marked by the red cross), which China uses to assert unlawful claims of sovereignty over much of the East Vietnam Sea. Public reaction on the ministry’s online portal showed broad support for the move, with many commenters calling for a full ban on films containing the illegal nine-dash line.

“At Foreign Trade, many students fully dedicate themselves to academics and research in hopes of pursuing a PhD track,” Tra shared. Rather than jumping into part-time jobs too early, Tra chose to devote herself to the club, organizing competitions and practical projects. Learning to trust her own pathTra is an alumna of the Foreign Trade University. She currently works at Central Retail Group. Thanks to those cumulative experiences, Tra applied for the Central Retail Management Trainee Program after finishing her third year.