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.

Ho Chi Minh City Party secretary Tran Luu Quang (L) and Dang Minh Truong, chairman of Sun Group, attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, January 15, 2026. Former Vietnamese State President Truong Tan Sang (L) and Ho Chi Minh City Party secretary Tran Luu Quang (C) attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, January 15, 2026. Nguyen Loc Ha, permanent deputy chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, January 15, 2026. Officials take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, January 15, 2026. Photo: Chau Tuan / Tuoi TreConstruction vehicles are seen at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, January 15, 2026.

Divo Tung Duong and pop icon My Tam will headline a spectacular concert expected to draw 50,000 attendees in Quang Ninh on the evening of January 25. Divo Tung Duong will perform at the grand New Year concert in Quang Ninh, alongside an all-star lineup expected to draw 50,000 people. Titled Proudly Following the Glorious Party – Quang Ninh Rising to New Heights, the 120-minute artistic program will take place at the 30/10 Square in Ha Long Ward, Quang Ninh Province. The concert will conclude with a high-altitude fireworks display, promising a night of dazzling visuals and stirring emotion. Adding to the festive atmosphere, Quang Ninh will also debut its first-ever floral boulevard and light technology showcase titled Spring of Heritage – Digital Wonder by Ha Long Bay.

Halong Canned Food Joint Stock Company, Hai Phong. Photo: Hai Phong People’s ProcuracyOn January 15, the Haiphong People’s Procuracy confirmed that Tran Thi Huong, born in 1974 and a resident of An Bien Ward, Haiphong City, surrendered at the municipal police’s Criminal Investigation Office. At the investigation agency, Huong confessed to issuing false quarantine certificates for Halong Canfoco to legitimize the company's distribution of goods to other provinces. Also turning themselves in was Le Nhat Huy, born in 1990 and residing in Gia Vien Ward, Haiphong. Three additional company employees - all involved in quality control of raw materials - have also been indicted and detained on charges of violating food safety regulations.

The sixth ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) officially opened on January 15 in Hanoi, affirming the region’s collective ambition to build a smart, deeply connected, innovative, and responsible digital community in the era of rapid technological change. A turning point in ASEAN’s digital cooperation mindsetMinister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung. “ASEAN needs a new, unified and integrative digital master plan - one that transcends fragmented approaches to create a cohesive ASEAN digital space and a unified ASEAN AI network,” he urged. Strengthening trust and collaborationASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn affirmed the bloc’s commitment to advancing inclusive digital cooperation, narrowing the digital divide, and fostering a trustworthy and secure digital space for all member nations. He described the ADGMIN mechanism as instrumental in translating ASEAN’s digital vision into tangible programs, joint initiatives, and meaningful partnerships.