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Innovation – Driver for new development phase Deal signed to boost high-tech vocational training Tourism sector posts strong New Year performance, serving 3.5 million visitors China – Vietnam freight train volume hits record Vietnam’s garment-textile sector makes strong inroads into Canadian market Noi Bai airport hits record international arrivals on final day of New Year holiday

Deal signed to boost high-tech vocational training

BAC NINH - Vietnam-Korea College of Technology in Bac Giang (VK-Tech), South Korea’s Kyungwoon University and Letuin High-Tech Vietnam Co., Ltd have signed a cooperation agreement to develop high-tech vocational training programmes in 2026 and the following period from 2027 to 2030.

Bac Ninh races to train semiconductor workforce

BAC NINH - As the semiconductor industry faces a growing labour shortage, vocational schools in Bac Ninh province are racing to seize opportunities by expanding training programmes, increasing enrolment and adopting more flexible teaching models. These efforts aim to gradually improve workforce quality while opening up broader job prospects for young workers.

Bac Ninh adds green power

BAC NINH - Developing green energy sources is a major policy of Vietnam’s Party and State. In line with this orientation, Bac Ninh province and relevant agencies have introduced a range of measures to support and encourage electricity users to invest in renewable energy, particularly rooftop solar power, achieving notable initial results.

Bac Ninh star runner Nguyen Thi Oanh claims first title of 2026

BAC NINH - Vietnam’s leading distance runner Nguyen Thi Oanh claimed her first title of 2026 after winning the women’s elite 21 km race at the Vietnam International Half Marathon, finishing in 1 hour 16 minutes 38 seconds.

Bac Ninh targets completion of 20,000 social housing units in 2026

BAC NINH - Bac Ninh province aims to complete 20,000 social housing units in 2026 as part of the national programme to develop at least 1 million social homes for low-income earners and industrial park workers in the 2021–2030 period, according to the provincial Department of Construction.

POLITICS

PM calls for accelerated progress of projects in celebration of National Party Congress

In total, 564 projects were implemented across 34 provinces and centrally governed cities, with total investment exceeding 5.14 quadrillion VND (195.44 billion USD) in celebration of major national events.

Foreign Minister touts 2025 diplomatic wins, maps out ambitious agenda

Making breakthroughs to turn Bac Ninh into high-tech industrial hub, smart and culturally rich city: Provincial chairman

Vietnam forges ahead confidently into new era with wisdom, resilience: Party chief

PM urges enabling environment for youth development

Personnel training overhaul must support Party’s strategic decisions: Party chief

PM urges advancing comprehensive diplomatic strategy to new level

BUSINESS

China – Vietnam freight train volume hits record

Cargo on this route currently accounts for 73% of the total volume exported to Vietnam by rail and 86% of the container volume shipped by this means of transport, up 5 percentage points and 2 percentage points from 2024, respectively.

Vietnam’s garment-textile sector makes strong inroads into Canadian market

Noi Bai airport hits record international arrivals on final day of New Year holiday

Huu Nghi International Border Gate bustles with cross-border travel at year’s start

Corporate bond issuance totalled 21.8 billion USD in 2025

Bac Ninh adds green power

Vietnam province approves $70M waste-to-energy plant to treat 600 tons of trash daily

SOCIETY

Innovation – Driver for new development phase

The draft action programme of the Party Central Committee to implement the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress identifies the shift to a new growth model, economic restructuring, and accelerated industrialisation and modernisation, with science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as the core engines, as key tasks.

Deal signed to boost high-tech vocational training

Weather forecast for nighttime of 05th January and full day of 06th January, 2026

Overseas Vietnamese contribute intellect, experience to national development

Ho Chi Minh City kicks off Spring Volunteer Campaign 2026

Weekly weather forecast from Monday to Sunday

Weather forecast for nighttime of 04th January and full day of 05th January, 2026

CULTURE

Horseback trekking debuts at Vietnam’s northernmost point

Introduced at a ceremony in Then Pa village, the product attracted the attention of local residents and tourists in the early days of 2026.

Hue Festival 2026 kicks off

Then melodies resound in Ma Bap

3D mapping show depicts Imperial Capital of Thang Long

Bac Ninh to host two art programmes to welcome 2026

A lifetime devoted to quan ho

Artisans of Nguyen Xa water puppetry village strive to preserve their craft

SPORTS

Outstanding athletes, coaches of Viet Nam in 2025 announced 21:12 | 02/01/2026

On December 31, the Sports Authority of Viet Nam unveiled the list of outstanding athletes, coaches, and sports teams of 2025.

Bac Ninh star runner Nguyen Thi Oanh claims first title of 2026 11:30 | 02/01/2026

Bac Ninh sport cements its position 09:38 | 30/12/2025

Vietnam athletics team receives over $57,000 in awards for SEA Games success 15:26 | 29/12/2025

Vietnamese player shines at int’l Xiangqi tournament 15:09 | 29/12/2025

TOURISM

Tourism sector posts strong New Year performance, serving 3.5 million visitors 10:07 | 05/01/2026

Vietnam’s tourism sector recorded strong momentum during the New Year 2026 holiday from January 1–4, welcoming an estimated 3.5 million visitors nationwide.

Hanoi serves 560,000 holiday-makers during New Year holiday 16:59 | 04/01/2026

Quy Nhon among best cities to visit in 2026: Lonely Planet 17:04 | 02/01/2026

Phu Quoc Int’l Airport starts New Year with flight from RoK 10:51 | 02/01/2026

Bac Ninh, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong boost linkages to elevate world heritage site 23:23 | 01/01/2026

VIDEO

Vietnam named World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2025 15:54 | 09/12/2025

Vietnam has once again been honoured as the World’s Leading Heritage Destination by the World Travel Awards, marking its sixth recognition after wins in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Economic growth in 2021-2025 lays strong foundation for next phase 10:50 | 04/12/2025

Autumn fair highlights quintessence of thousand-year-old Hanoi culture 20:34 | 27/10/2025