Vietnam eyes MSCI watchlist in June 2026
At the same time, capital market reforms have been implemented consistently, reinforcing prospects for an upgrade by FTSE Russell and laying the groundwork for MSCI to consider placing Vietnam on its Watchlist. Violators will face suspension from NPF trading for between seven and 180 sessions and must fully prefund 100% of purchase orders during that period. “For Vietnam, the next key milestone is potential inclusion in MSCI’s Watchlist in June 2026. Notably, the overall foreign ownership limit ratio across the market, particularly on HoSE, improved markedly in 2025 and early 2026. Overall, SSI concludes that Vietnam will enter 2026 with its most advantageous structural position ever for MSCI reclassification.
Source:VietNamNet News
February 12, 2026 15:07 UTC
Female engineering student named valedictorian at UET
Nguyen Ngoc Yen Trang, a Construction Engineering Technology major, has emerged as valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class at the University of Engineering and Technology under Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Nguyen Ngoc Yen Trang (Construction Engineering Technology) outperformed many male peers to become valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class at the University of Engineering and Technology under Viet Nam National University, Hanoi. Instead of pursuing foreign languages, translation, or economics as her family had expected, she decided on construction engineering. “Many people advised me against studying Construction Engineering Technology because it is male-dominated and considered physically demanding,” Trang recalled. Nguyen Ngoc Yen Trang received the Outstanding Student title for multiple consecutive years.
Source:VietNamNet News
February 12, 2026 11:17 UTC
When livestream becomes the Tet sales driver
This shift is increasingly evident during the 2026 Tet season, as brands turn to livestream and short-form video on digital platforms to stimulate demand and forge deeper customer connections. Data from Shopee’s “Tet 2026 Consumer Snapshot” report show that content on Shopee Live and Shopee Video attracted nearly 16 billion views. Livestream and short videos are now treated as core pillars in Tet sales strategies. Increasing frequency and optimizing livestream combined with short video content have doubled sales from this channel, making it a strategic focus for 2026. Alongside improving consumer experience, Shopee continues to expand seller support programs, from livestream training and video production guidance to product visibility optimization.
Source:VietNamNet News
February 12, 2026 10:08 UTC
Ca Mau firm sets Vietnam record with 1.8-kilogram giant crab
Du Thai Binh (R) receives a certificate recognizing the record for the largest Ca Mau crab in Vietnam. The record was set at a competition held as part of the second Ca Mau Crab Festival in 2025. The firm aims to develop what it describes as the ‘most delicious, cleanest and largest crab in Vietnam,’ helping raise the profile of the local specialty in both domestic and international markets. Ca Mau has long led the country in brackish-water shrimp production and boasts the largest crab farming area nationwide, with more than 365,000 hectares under cultivation, accounting for about 78 percent of Vietnam’s total crab farming area. Annual output surpasses 36,000 metric tons, or roughly 53 percent of the national total, earning the province the title of Vietnam’s ‘crab capital.’
Source:Tuoitre News
February 12, 2026 10:01 UTC
Hanoi rolls out housing incentives for top talent
Talented individuals will be prioritized to purchase social housing in the city without having to enter a lottery. They will also receive financial support of up to 10% of the value of the social housing unit. In addition to social housing policies, Hanoi provides other forms of housing assistance. Talented individuals may be allocated housing under city policies. Beyond housing, Hanoi is building a comprehensive welfare system to enable talented individuals and their families to settle and work in the capital with peace of mind.
Source:VietNamNet News
February 12, 2026 09:27 UTC
Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat airports expect record passenger volumes during Tet
Noi Bai International Airport is expected to receive a record number of passengers. Photo: Vietnam News AgencyInformation from Noi Bai International Airport showed that during the peak Tet period, passenger traffic is forecast to reach a record high, posting double-digit growth year on year. Meanwhile, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City said that during Tet, the airport is expected to serve an average of about 145,000 passengers per day, with the peak day reaching up to 165,000 passengers. The peak operating period for Tet is scheduled from February 14 to 22. The airport is forecast to handle about 940 flights per day, including about 340 international and 600 domestic flights.
Source:Tuoitre News
February 12, 2026 08:10 UTC
Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — February 12
Women in ao dai pose for a photo on Phu My Hung Flower Street, Ho Chi Minh City. Society-- Police in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, have busted a major drug ring, detaining 11 suspects and confiscating five kilograms of narcotics. Ho Chi Minh City-- The Phu My Hung Spring Flower Festival kicked off along Ban Nguyet (Crescent) Lake in the Phu My Hung Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday afternoon. -- The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association reported on Wednesday that its member companies sold 36,875 vehicles in January, surging 95 percent from a year earlier. Sports-- Vietnam’s shooting team on Wednesday claimed the bronze medal in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol team event at the 2016 Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships in India.
Source:Tuoitre News
February 12, 2026 07:34 UTC
Four spring getaways in central Vietnam for Tet 2026
As Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026 nears, travelers looking to welcome the new year in central Vietnam are spoiled for choice. Da Lat, Lam Dong: beneath a sky of cherry apricot blossomsThis year’s cherry apricot season is widely considered the most beautiful in the past decade. Photo: Nguyen Thanh LuanNearly a month before Tet 2026, Da Lat is already awash in the radiant pink of cherry apricot blossoms, transforming the highland city into a dreamy canvas of color. Highlights include the Spring Fair 2026, the An Hai Folk Tet Festival, Traditional Tet Space, the Tet Market and Opening Procession, and Tet Viet 2026. These include the 2026 Spring Street Festival on the third day of Tet, an ongoing art program from the second to the sixth day of the holiday, and traditional gong performances.
Source:VietNamNet News
February 12, 2026 06:10 UTC
Ho Chi Minh City to close central road for 11 days during Tet
Traffic police regulate vehicles during rush hour in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tien PhongOn the afternoon of February 10, the Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Police Division announced adjustments to traffic organization on Truong Dinh Street in Ben Thanh Ward to facilitate the festival, which will take place at Tao Dan Park. During this period, traffic around Tao Dan Park will be closely managed and regulated to ensure security, order and safety for residents and visitors. During the road closure, vehicles may follow an alternative route: Truong Dinh – Nguyen Du – Cach Mang Thang Tam, then continue according to appropriate directions. The Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Police Division stated that traffic flows will be flexibly adjusted based on real conditions to minimize disruption to residents’ travel and daily activities during the event.
Source:VietNamNet News
February 12, 2026 05:36 UTC
Vietnam police dismantle major drug ring, arrest 11 traffickers
Police in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have busted a massive drug ring, arresting 11 traffickers. The investigation began in December last year, when investigators detected signs of an extensive drug trafficking network operating in the province. Adhering to a strategy of dismantling the network in its entirety rather than targeting individuals, officers carefully prepared an operational plan. Preliminary findings indicated that C. and his associates were responsible for trafficking some 20 kilograms of methamphetamine. Officers are continuing to expand the investigation and handle the traffickers in accordance with the law.
Source:Tuoitre News
February 12, 2026 05:15 UTC
Ho Chi Minh City’s first museum launches online ticketing
A visitor buys a ticket to the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City on his phone. International visitors experience digital services at the War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City. Until now, the War Remnants Museum has been the only museum in Ho Chi Minh City to implement such a system. The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City attracts crowds of visitors. Visitors explore the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City.
Source:Tuoitre News
February 12, 2026 05:15 UTC
The groom who couldn’t move yet moved an entire wedding to tears
A life turned by tragedy, lifted by willNguyen Ba Ky, born in 1990 in Vinh Loc ward, Nghe An, has a life story that many describe as a modern-day fairy tale. From devastating illness and near-total paralysis, he climbed back toward life, driven by love for his mother - and, eventually, by love itself. Ky was born into a poor family in the former Nghi Phong commune. Forced to drop out of school, Ky spent his days lying motionless on a small wheeled bed. Determined to not merely exist but truly live, Ky clung to a sliver of hope.
Source:VietNamNet News
February 12, 2026 05:05 UTC
Vietnam, Singapore agree to expand VSIP network, boost cooperation on international financial center
Another major topic of discussion was the recently established international financial center, comprising two facilities in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Welcoming Vietnam’s move, Wong said the success of an international financial center depends not only on physical infrastructure but also on sound institutions and a robust legal framework. He affirmed that Singapore stands ready to support Vietnam in developing the center in an effective and sustainable manner. Beyond industrial parks and financial cooperation, the two leaders noted strong growth in bilateral trade, with two-way trade in 2025 rising 12 percent from 2024. He also suggested adding more direct air links between Singapore and major Vietnamese cities to boost tourism.
Source:Tuoitre News
February 12, 2026 02:55 UTC
More expressway rest stops ready for Tet travel peak
A rest stop on the Da Nang - Quang Ngai expressway has also recently opened. These rest stops and service points are designed to meet motorists' requirements for rest, refuelling, and basic essential services while travelling on expressways. For rest stops currently under construction, the VRA has finalised investor selection and signed contracts for all 21 facilities outlined in the approved master plan. Investors are accelerating regulatory approvals and on-site construction to meet contractual deadlines, targeting substantial completion of the nationwide rest stop network in 2026. Alongside the rest stop system, the VRA has also released detailed information on interchange locations and connecting roads across the northern, central and southern regions.
Source:VietNamNet News
February 12, 2026 02:48 UTC
Vietnamese plan Tet three months in advance, Google says
At this early stage, orientation-based keywords such as “Tet holiday schedule 2026” and “What date is the first day of Tet 2026?” dominated search queries. Data shows Vietnamese users are starting to plan for Tet about three months in advance, using Google Search as a real-time support tool. About two months before Tet, search flows shift toward consumption and lifestyle, accounting for roughly 28 percent of total queries. According to Marc Woo, General Director of Google Viet Nam, Vietnamese users are preparing for Tet in a more proactive and structured way. Nostalgic searches such as “Tet poetry” and “calligraphy characters” continue to sit alongside newer trends like “Tet nail designs” and “Tet beer towers.”Beyond Google Search, tools such as Gemini are also being used to compose personalized Tet greetings or manage household budgets.
Source:VietNamNet News
February 12, 2026 01:18 UTC