Vietnam’s agri-imports stuck at borders, ministry calls for urgent legal fix
Photo: VietNamNetIn a report to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long, the Ministry described significant delays in clearing agricultural imports since Decree 46 came into effect on January 26, 2026. But the new decree, which tightens control over food safety for imported goods, has led to mounting bottlenecks. Critically, Decree 46 does not allow businesses to transport goods to their own storage facilities while waiting for food safety results. To streamline enforcement, the Ministry is considering delegating food safety checks for agricultural imports to provincial governments, allowing them to handle cases locally and with more flexibility. In the meantime, the Ministry recommends the Prime Minister assign the Ministry of Health to coordinate with other ministries to urgently revise Decree 46 for better feasibility.
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February 02, 2026 02:25 UTC
PM urges strong execution of Resolution 79 to drive double-digit growth
He praised the Ministry of Finance and relevant agencies for their proactive preparations, particularly during the drafting of Resolution 79, and for constructive contributions aimed at swiftly and effectively bringing the resolution into practice. The Government should also expand public-private partnerships, with State resources playing a guiding role, he added. Delegates attending the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for the Implementation of Resolution 79. He requested steering committee members, ministries and State-owned enterprises to submit written feedback on the draft resolutions, stressing that the flexible and proactive implementation of Resolution 79 will contribute to achieving double-digit economic growth from 2026 onwards. According to delegates, Resolution 79 for the first time provides a comprehensive definition of the State economy, setting out nine core components comprising resources owned, managed or controlled by the State.
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February 02, 2026 02:25 UTC
Quy Nhon wins ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026
The award was presented within the framework of the 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum, where the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) announced the ASEAN Tourism Awards 2026. The awards this year cover several categories, including the ASEAN Clean Tourist City, ASEAN Green Hotel, ASEAN MICE Venue, and ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Product. Previously, Quy Nhon was also honoured with the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award in 2020 and 2024, demonstrating its consistent commitment to environmental protection, urban cleanliness and sustainable tourism development. These efforts include repositioning the province’s tourism map, strictly complying with ASEAN environmental protection standards, and strengthening connectivity with international tourism markets. The ASEAN Tourism Awards are held annually by ASEAN to honour destinations, organisations and enterprises with high-quality tourism products and services, contributing to the sustainable development of tourism in the region.
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February 02, 2026 02:20 UTC
When coffee shops become corporate security loopholes
Public Wi-FiIn the traditional model, the Information Technology (IT) department can build "firewalls" around the office to control every connection port. But with the hybrid model, every coffee shop and every public Wi-Fi point where employees stop by becomes an extension of the corporate infrastructure. When working outside the office, these devices frequently suffer from brute-force attacks (using automated tools to guess passwords). Experts say businesses need to shift toward a proactive security mindset, starting at the hardware layer of endpoint devices. As the flexible working model becomes a sustainable trend, data security is no longer just a problem for the IT department but is a strategic priority for the entire business.
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February 02, 2026 01:04 UTC
Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News - February 1
Construction crew members are working on a giant horse mascot at a park site at 152 Tran Phu Street, Cho Quan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, January 31, 2026. Ho Chi Minh City-- Ho Chi Minh City will host 17 fireworks displays to celebrate the Lunar New Year, starting at 12:00 am on February 17, with each show lasting 15 minutes, according to the city’s administration. -- More long-vacant land plots in downtown Ho Chi Minh City are being transformed into parks and flower gardens ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, as construction crews race to complete public green spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy during the holiday. Education-- Party chief To Lam on Saturday attended the inauguration of Si Pa Phin Elementary and Middle Boarding School in northern Dien Bien Province. The school is the first completed under a Politburo initiative to build 248 boarding schools in 248 border communes.
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February 01, 2026 13:28 UTC
Ho Chi Minh City’s Turtle Lake gets fresh look ahead of Tet
Ngoc Vy (R, 2nd), a 21-year-old student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering, and her friends pose for photos at the renovated Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) roundabout in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, February 1, 2026. A drone view of the iconic Turtle Lake in downtown Ho Chi Minh city after undergoing renovation. Despite the fact that some finishing work is still underway, Turtle Lake has already become a lively destination. Ngoc Vy, a 21-year-old student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering, said, “The renovation has given Turtle Lake a fresh and appealing look. Photo: Tuoi TreWorkers dismantle scaffolding as the final stages of the Turtle Lake renovation continue in Ho Chi Minh City, February 1, 2026.
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February 01, 2026 09:45 UTC
US President Trump congratulates Vietnam's Party chief To Lam, looks ahead to US visit
Photo: APAccording to Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lam has recently received letters and messages of congratulation from leaders of numerous countries and political parties, including Trump. He expressed appreciation for Vietnam's role and for bilateral cooperation in promoting peace and safeguarding freedom, sovereignty, and independence in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. Wong described the elevation of Vietnam-Singapore ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Lam's official visit to Singapore in March 2025 as a key milestone that has created fresh momentum for bilateral cooperation. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in a message sent on behalf of the Thai government and people, congratulated the successful conclusion of Vietnam's 14th National Party Congress and Lam's re-election. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung also extended his congratulations, highlighting the growing depth and breadth of the Vietnam-South Korea comprehensive strategic partnership, underpinned by active high-level exchanges and strong public support in both countries.
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February 01, 2026 04:09 UTC
VND50mil deposit for land deal collapses, buyer demands VND1 billion penalty
Notably, at the time of signing the deposit contract in early February 2019, C. had not yet been allocated the land and was not legally eligible for transfer. Under the agreement, N. paid a deposit of VND50 million (equal to the transfer price) and committed to paying taxes once notified by state authorities. Believing that C. breached the deposit contract, N. filed a lawsuit requesting the court to compel C. to transfer the land as agreed. In case of non-performance, she would have to refund the VND50 million deposit and pay a deposit penalty of VND950 million, totaling VND1 billion. According to C., the VND50 million was given by N. to her younger brother, Nguyen Van Ch., and Ch.
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February 01, 2026 02:02 UTC
Ample room remains open for railway industry enterprises
The Government has recently issued important guidance for the draft Scheme on the Development of Vietnam’s Railway Industry, which is being formulated under the leadership of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. By 2035, domestic firms are likely to supply equipment for six metro line projects and two inter-regional railway projects. According to calculations by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, if railway network development proceeds as planned, the total market value for railway industry products and services could exceed 2.33 quadrillion VND by 2050 over the lifecycle of railway projects. Industry representatives stressed that, alongside financial incentives, early participation in major railway construction projects is essential to build a skilled workforce and ensure effective technology transfer from the outset. Without a sufficiently trained human resources base, even large-scale investment in modern equipment will not be enough to accelerate the development of Vietnam’s railway industry at the pace envisioned, experts warned./.
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February 01, 2026 00:08 UTC
Ninh Binh student starts from ‘average’ and ends up national valedictorian
With 16.8 scores in English, Minh scored first at the national competition for excellent students. In grade 11, Minh won first prize in English at the province-level excellent student contest and second prize in English at the national excellent student selection exam. In grade 12 he continued to win first prize at the province level and became the national top scorer in English at the national excellent student selection exam for the 2025–2026 academic year. “After attending the exams in grade 11 and achieving fairly high results, I temporarily stopped training with the excellent student team to focus on preparing for IELTS. Then, in the 2025–2026 academic year, I returned to the excellent student team and surpassed my own achievements from the previous year,” Minh said.
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February 01, 2026 00:07 UTC
'Happy homes’ handed over to displaced residents affected by floods
For that reason, the Quang Trung Campaign to build and repair houses for flood-affected residents in central Vietnam, completed on January 15, 2026, is a special test. It is both an “administrative order” and a “command from the heart,” from conscience and responsibility to the community. On January 16, at the review conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính stated: "The Quang Trung Campaign, though without gunfire, was a lightning fight and a lightning win, not just a victory, but a resounding victory." In that broader picture, the Quang Trung Campaign, which is a specific event in the field of social security, evokes larger meanings. Post-disaster housing must not only be “finished,” but must be “solid.”Alongside design and technology, the capacity to mobilize social resources is an important factor.
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January 31, 2026 22:07 UTC
Vietnam through eyes of Australian writer
The Sydney Morning Herald on January 29 published an article by Brian Johnston, an Irish travel writer now based in Australia, describing Vietnam as one of the most popular travel destinations, with the number of Australian visitors to the S-shaped country surging sharply in recent years. However, he wrote that there are still many things about this endearing nation that continue to puzzle and fascinate international travellers. According to the article, one of the first things that most impressed Johnston was Vietnam’s street food, which he described as fabulous. The Irish writer was also struck by the friendliness of the Vietnamese people. However, what truly amazed him were Vietnam’s traffic skills.
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January 31, 2026 17:51 UTC
PM sets digital, green priorities for private sector
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for accelerated digitalisation, greening efforts, resource optimisation, smart governance, and balanced interests among private firms while chairing the fourth session of the National Steering Committee for the implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 68-NQ/TW on private sector development in Hanoi on January 31. As Vietnam sets its sights on double-digit growth and a trajectory of rapid yet sustainable development, the private sector must rise to the occasion with matching vigour, playing its pivotal role in building a strong, civilised, prosperous, and happy country that steadily advances toward socialism, he said. The PM instructed ministries, agencies, and local authorities to sustain their pursuit of the resolution, in line with the 14th National Party Congress’s and the Politburo’s resolutions, especially those concerning the private sector. Endorsing proposals to entrust major, challenging, and breakthrough tasks to private firms, including the settlement of long-stalled projects to unleash development resources, he assigned specific responsibilities to ministries and agencies. Particularly noteworthy, state budget revenue from the non-state sector in 2025 was estimated at over 497 trillion VND, or 134% of the target and 127% higher year-on-year.
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January 31, 2026 17:40 UTC
Foreign Minister holds phone talks with Venezuelan counterpart
He also conveyed thanks to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and PSUV Secretary General Diosdado Cabello for their separate congratulations to General Secretary To Lam on his re-election for a new term. During the call, Trung updated his counterpart on the key outcomes of the 14th Congress and stressed that Vietnam continues to closely monitor situation in Venezuela while sharing the challenges confronting its people. Vietnam seeks to further consolidate and deepen the traditional bilateral relationship, making it more substantive and effective, he said. The Venezuelan minister voiced admiration for Vietnam’s major socio-economic achievements and its growing global stature and prestige throughout the Doi Moi (renewal) process. They agreed to resume and effectively maintain bilateral cooperation mechanisms, beginning with the fourth meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee and political consultations between the two foreign ministries.
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January 31, 2026 17:36 UTC
More congratulatory messages sent to Party General Secretary To Lam
Mironov expressed his belief that the Party chief would lead Vietnam in achieving its goal of building a prosperous socialist state. Mironov affirmed that General Secretary Lam has made major contributions to strengthening the Russia–Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership, and noted his hope that the A Just Russia – For Truth party and the CPV would maintain their effective cooperation in the time ahead. Extending congratulations to General Secretary Lam and the 14th National Party Congress, Secretary-General of the People’s Action Party (PAP) and Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong noted confidence that Vietnam will continue to prosper in the new era under the General Secretary’s steadfast leadership. He said he is confident that General Secretary Lam’s re-election would provide a solid foundation for high-ranking leaders of both countries to continue implementing reached agreements, thereby further deepening bilateral cooperation. The President expressed his hope to meet General Secretary Lam in Vietnam at an early date.
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January 31, 2026 17:30 UTC