Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News - January 6
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.
Source:Tuoitre News
January 06, 2026 07:27 UTC
UAVs begin controlled delivery trials at Ho Chi Minh City high-tech park
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.
Source:Tuoitre News
January 06, 2026 07:13 UTC
Vietnam’s real estate M&As shift toward long-term strategies
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.
Source:VietNamNet News
January 06, 2026 03:47 UTC
Vietnam's 2025 CPI rises 3.31%, within National Assembly’s target
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./.
Source:VietNamNet News
January 06, 2026 03:27 UTC
Public or private? Vietnam seeks answers in PPP
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.
Source:VietNamNet News
January 06, 2026 03:07 UTC
Ho Chi Minh City accelerates Thu Thiem urban vision, aiming for completion before 2030
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.
Source:Tuoitre News
January 06, 2026 02:22 UTC
Vietnam requests Netflix to remove Chinese series ‘Shine on Me’ over illegal nine-dash line
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.
Source:Tuoitre News
January 05, 2026 21:29 UTC
Young Tay girl breaks barriers, joins multinational leadership program
“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.
Source:VietNamNet News
January 05, 2026 12:03 UTC
Vietnam prepares for sustainable acceleration in 2026
These risks are expected to persist in 2026, making the landscape more unpredictable - offering both opportunities and challenges, especially for highly integrated economies like Vietnam. Fiscal measures such as tax and fee reductions, monetary policies to stabilize interest rates and exchange rates, debt restructuring, and credit accessibility were implemented. These policies helped citizens and businesses navigate unprecedented hardships, drive recovery, and establish a legal framework for fast, sustainable, and inclusive growth. Fiscal sustainability is a concern, with over 20% of budget revenue coming from land use - projected to reach 25% in 2026. This raises the urgency for restructuring the economy and state budget in the context of high growth.
Source:VietNamNet News
January 05, 2026 11:08 UTC
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra: Is the upgrade really worth it?
The Galaxy S25 Ultra. Performance and processor: A leap forward with SnapdragonOne of the most anticipated enhancements in the Galaxy S26 Ultra is its processor. This change could address complaints about dust and fabric fibers collecting around the exposed lens rings of the S25 Ultra. The Galaxy S26 Ultra offers meaningful improvements: faster performance, enhanced low-light photography, better battery, faster charging, and a more refined design. If you own a device older than the S25 Ultra - or if you need the very best in mobile performance and photography - the S26 Ultra is worth strong consideration.
Source:VietNamNet News
January 05, 2026 09:33 UTC
HCMC National University targets 1,500 more PhDs in 5 years
On average, the university system aims to increase its PhD staff by about 300 people per year. In terms of research, the entire VNU-HCMC system targets publishing 41,200 international scientific papers and owning 100 international patents. In addition, the university plans to build one to two hospitals serving training, research, and medical examination and treatment. In the fourth year, they will be supported with laboratory investment for scientific research worth up to VND10 billion. VNU-HCMC is also piloting PhD training under international standards, allowing doctoral candidates to defend their dissertations in as little as two years.
Source:VietNamNet News
January 05, 2026 08:47 UTC
Moc Chau’s plum blossom season: A quiet love story in white
Photo: VNAHere, the quiet white of plum blossoms arrives subtly - toward the end of winter, as spring breathes in. Photo: CHAVFor the Mong people, who have long lived among these orchards, plum blossoms need no poetic name. Photo: Ministry of Culture, Sports and TourismThe beauty of Moc Chau’s plum blossoms doesn’t lie in how many there are or how far they reach. In a world full of motion, the plum blossoms of Moc Chau still bloom their own way. That quiet white simply says: Here is a different Vietnam - quiet, deeply human.
Source:VietNamNet News
January 05, 2026 06:07 UTC
Viral banana fritter shop in Can Tho charms fans with furry cashier
From then on, “Chuoi Chien Soc Trang” - his banana fritter brand - began to spread rapidly on TikTok. Le Quoc Truong’s banana fritter shop in Can Tho became famous after livestreams went viral. His banana fritter recipe is a blend of glutinous rice flour, wheat flour, turmeric starch, and sugar. He’s a teammate, a friend, and a key part of the warm, unforgettable experience they’ve created at their little banana fritter shop. Photo: T.TThis four-year-old pup is the “cashier” at Truong’s banana stall.
Source:VietNamNet News
January 05, 2026 05:27 UTC
New Zealand offers record number of scholarships to Vietnamese students
New Zealand will offer the highest number of scholarships ever to Vietnamese students. Photo: ENZNew Zealand will offer 56 government scholarships to Vietnamese students in grades 8, 9, and 10 for the 2026 academic year - the highest number ever awarded under its secondary school scholarship (NZSS) program. Ben Burrowes, Regional Director for Asia at ENZ, noted: “The increasing number of NZSS scholarships offered each year allows Vietnamese students to explore a wider range of schools that match their strengths and personal goals. Students will be considered for government scholarships based on their two preferred schools in New Zealand. These schools follow either the New Zealand National Curriculum or international programs such as Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate.
Source:VietNamNet News
January 05, 2026 05:21 UTC
Passenger bus overturns in Son La, 11 injured in early morning crash
Scene of the accident. Photo: Phieng Pan communeThe accident occurred at Km472 of National Highway 37, in the area of Mat Sang village, Phieng Pan commune. Photos from the scene show the bus lying on its side with significant structural damage. Local emergency services and traffic police quickly arrived on the scene, coordinating with commune officials to carry out rescue operations. The 11 injured passengers were immediately transported to the Phieng Pan Commune Medical Station for emergency care.
Source:VietNamNet News
January 05, 2026 05:17 UTC