What happened with Le Quyen? The controversy began after Le Quyen shared a video clip on the social media platform Threads. Le Quyen responded harshly, expressing anger and allegedly insulting the commenter. As the backlash escalated, Le Quyen attempted to clarify her actions in a follow-up post, but her explanation failed to gain public sympathy. Le Quyen is known for regularly clapping back at critical comments on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
As a result, global growth slowed, public debt surged, inflation lingered, and market risks deepened. Photo: Vo VietAmid such layered pressures, the results from 2021 to 2025 reveal Vietnam’s growing policy capacity and economic resilience. In 2025, GDP grew by an estimated 8.02%, hitting the national target and ranking among the world’s highest. A larger, stronger economyBy 2025, Vietnam’s GDP is projected to hit $514 billion, climbing five places to rank 32nd globally. Despite declining global FDI flows, Vietnam’s FDI performance stood out.
A data center model at Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: ViettelAmong the large-scale data center projects is a US$2 billion AI-enabled data center complex at Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park, spanning roughly 10 hectares. Meanwhile, Evolution Data Centers has revealed a plan to pour $500 million into a data center at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park. These projects highlighted that Vietnam’s data center market has moved well beyond the idea stage and into a phase of heavy capital commitment. In its Global Data Center Outlook 2026, JLL forecast that worldwide data center capacity will nearly double, from 103 GW to about 200 GW by 2030.
Vietnam still considers real estate a key driver of economic growth, and investment procedures are becoming more streamlined. The volume of new real estate projects in the upcoming cycle is forecast to be immense. Despite minimal price growth over the last seven years, this area could gain significant traction,” he said. Meanwhile, Giang Huynh, Director of Research and Consultancy at Savills Ho Chi Minh City, noted that the Vietnamese real estate market is undergoing a period of structural adjustment. “2026 will be a year of acceleration for the new real estate cycle,” Que emphasized.
Those old linen fabrics awakened in me the desire to preserve a traditional craft that was gradually fading away. Bringing Hmong culture to the worldAfter initial success, De began contacting shops in Thailand and Japan, wrote emails in English to introduce her products, and even personally carried linen fabrics abroad to seek partners and tell the story of Hmong linen in foreign lands. She has become a young representative of a new Hmong generation, appearing at many domestic and international forums. “I will build a cultural space right at the workshop, turning it into a ‘living museum’ of Hmong linen, while regularly organizing workshops and experiential tours. The goal over the next two years is to make Hemp Hmong Vietnam the largest linen fiber supplier in the country, and more importantly, to help young people in the village see linen weaving as a source of pride and a sustainable livelihood,” De said.
Tran Van Bac (R, 2nd), the founder of the Pho Museum, introduces the museum at an opening ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, January 15, 2026. / Tuoi TreLocated on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street in Ben Thanh Ward in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, the museum began welcoming visitors on Thursday. Visitors join a mini game to learn about how 'pho' is cooked at the Pho Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. “The Pho Museum is not a place to sell pho, but a place to experience it as cultural heritage,” Anh said. Hoang Anh Tuan, director of the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, said that bringing pho into a museum setting elevates it beyond food.
This transformation goes beyond political slogans, and is manifested through resolutions, legal reforms, and fundamental changes in administrative operations. Prominent among these is the "Four Pillars" of institutions recently emphasized by the Party Secretary General and the Politburo: Science-Technology and Innovation (Resolution 57), Proactive and Comprehensive International Integration (Resolution 59), Comprehensive Reform of Legislation and Law Enforcement (Resolution 66), and Robust Development of the Private Economic Sector (Resolution 68). Alongside these, digital transformation-green transformation and large-scale administrative reform serve as the two new institutional foundations, creating a five-pillar structure for the 2025–2030 period. Law making and law enforcementResolution 66 has been described by the General Secretary as a second institutional revolution, targeting comprehensive reform from the law-making process to implementation and oversight. By the first half of 2025, the digital economy was estimated at approximately 20 percent of GDP.
The Vietnam Real Estate Market Forum (VREF) 2026Speaking at the Vietnam Real Estate Market Forum (VREF) 2026, organized by the Vietnam Association of Realtors on January 9, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh said many projects remain entangled in legal issues or unfinished investments. “To date, there are 698 social housing projects nationwide under implementation, with a scale of about 657,000 units; 193 projects have been completed, and many others are continuing,” said the Deputy Minister. In 2026, the Government targets bringing 160,000 social housing units to the market, with an average price of around VND20–25 million per sqm. Although social housing supply has risen significantly, it still has failed to keep pace with the supply of commercial housing commonly priced above VND80 million per sqm. The segment structure continues to shift strongly toward luxury and ultra-luxury apartments, while affordable commercial housing is nearly absent from the market.
Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Group D - Iraq v Vietnam - Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - January 24, 2024 Vietnam players pose for a team group photo before the match. Photo: ReutersThailand, who have claimed the title on a record seven occasions and lost to Vietnam in the 2024 final, will headline Group B, where they will take on 2010 winners Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar and Laos. Teams will play one another on a home-or-away basis until Aug. 8 with the first two finishers in each group progressing to the semi-finals. The first legs of the semi-finals will be played on Aug. 15 and 16 with the returns on Aug. 18 and 19. The final will be played over two legs on Aug. 23 and 26.
The Cham Islands in the buffer zone of the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town, now part of Da Nang City, central Vietnam. -- The Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Asset Association on Thursday launched the Vietnam Digital Asset Investors Community in Hanoi, aiming to promote knowledge sharing, risk management, and responsible participation in the fast-growing digital asset market. Ho Chi Minh City-- A chain-reaction crash involving four cars inside the Saigon River Tunnel caused major traffic congestion late on Thursday afternoon, disrupting travel from downtown Ho Chi Minh City toward the eastern side of the city. -- Ho Chi Minh City officially opened the Pho Museum on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street in Ben Thanh Ward on Thursday, offering visitors a cultural journey through more than 100 years of Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup. -- Authorities in Phu My Ward are investigating the deaths of two men who were found unconscious in a drainage manhole on Thursday, suspected to have suffocated from toxic gases.
Ảnh: NLĐThe Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has publicly announced the investment opportunity for the Binh Quoi – Thanh Da New Urban Area project, enabling interested strategic investors to access project details, conduct research, and submit development proposals. Accordingly, if only one investor submits a proposal meeting all strategic investor criteria, they may be selected directly. The People’s Committee strongly encourages reputable and capable strategic investors to step forward and participate in the revitalization of the Binh Quoi – Thanh Da peninsula - positioning it as a modern, ecological, and resilient urban area. The Binh Quoi – Thanh Da New Urban Area project is located in Binh Quoi Ward on a 405.9-hectare peninsula embraced by the Saigon River. It is officially included in the national list of priority projects to attract strategic investment.
The first major obstacle, according to Ha, is urban planning. She stressed the need to develop a unified master plan that aligns national, regional, provincial, and municipal planning frameworks. In tandem, the city must digitize and publicly share planning data, improve inter-agency coordination, and allocate sufficient resources to ensure effective execution. These initiatives are expected to help fill the investment gap, with public investment needs estimated at 3.2 quadrillion VND (approx. Slow disbursement of public investment: The city met only 78% of its 2025 investment goals.
Thailand U23 (in blue) eliminated in the group stage. Commenter Le Trong Thang wrote, “Now I wonder how U23 Thailand managed to score two goals against Vietnam. Maybe it was just a fluke.”His sentiment struck a chord with many, as U23 Vietnam’s defensive line has been among the strongest in the tournament. I sympathize with them.”As Thailand bowed out of the group stage, many Southeast Asian fans shifted their support toward Vietnam. Against this backdrop, U23 Vietnam has emerged as Southeast Asia’s best shot at making a deep run in the tournament.
Amid increasingly complex developments in Iran's security and public order situation, the Consular Department of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning, advising citizens not to travel to Iran at this time unless absolutely necessary. The department also urges Vietnamese citizens currently in Iran to stay informed, strictly comply with local regulations, and follow guidance from Vietnamese authorities, including the Consular Department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Embassy of Vietnam in Iran. Over the past few days, multiple airlines have canceled or rerouted flights to Tehran. The United Nations Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting on Iran, at the request of the United States. This development comes as Tehran appears to have made conciliatory statements aimed at easing tensions following a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump, who pledged action to prevent violent crackdowns on protesters in Iran.
Police in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam have arrested 205 Vietnamese working for online scam companies in Cambodia, January 2026. During the raids, authorities discovered and detained 205 Vietnamese nationals working for online fraud operations. Photo: Tuyen Quang Province’s Department of Public SecurityAccording to Tuyen Quang police, the scam companies were led by Chinese nationals and based entirely in Cambodia. Investigators question Vietnamese suspects working for online fraud operations in Cambodia. Photo: Tuyen Quang Province’s Department of Public SecurityThe syndicate employed multiple scam tactics, including impersonating police officers, electricity workers, and tax officials.
