Vietnam

Exploration of Vietnam's cave systems continues; experts are studying the geological and archaeological aspects of the Phong Nha–Ke Bang cave complex, uncovering new information about underground ecosystems and the region’s unique natural heritage

Crackdown on anti-state activity on social media has been intensified, with police investigating and prosecuting individuals accused of spreading content deemed harmful to national security; critics argue it further restricts freedom of expression

VNeID is being expanded into an all-in-one digital “super app” integrating identity verification, public services, payments and administrative procedures; Authorities aim to centralize services into a single state-backed platform

Local firms are testing AI-driven commerce tools: pilot chatbots for customer service, AI-powered product recommendations, demand forecasting and automated ad targeting; trials focus on e-commerce platforms to boost sales and efficiency

Technology will help authorities locate and repatriate the remains of war martyrs, the soldiers who died in the Vietnam War; Deputy PM ordered the use of DNA testing, digital archives and mapping to identify remains and return them to families

A revised energy plan to 2030 has been approved, expanding solar, wind and LNG and reducing dependence on coal and imports; The strategy prioritises grid upgrades, diversified supply sources, energy storage to meet rising demand and strengthen security

The Monsoon Music Festival in Hanoi, Vietnam’s largest international music event, transforms the city into a multi venue cultural hub; over 70 local and international acts performing across Old Quarter, it activates public spaces while boosting tourism

Precision farming technologies are being promoted: AI-driven crop monitoring, satellite /drone-based field mapping, IoT sensors for soil and irrigation management, and blockchain for traceability, high-tech greenhouses, biotech seeds, digital supply chain

A collection of stamps and a new coin have been introduced to celebrate the Tết, or Lunar New Year; 'Nhật Mã Phi Vân' (Cloud-flying Sun Horse) coins and 'Tết Bính Ngọ' (Year of the Horse) stamps recall good luck, as the returning horse evokes joy

Long-term strategic goals for national development have been set at 14th National Party Congress, approving key political and economic orientations, and electing a new Central Committee; Tô Lâm was reconfirmed as General Secretary, a signal of stability

Hà Nội's metro operator carried nearly 21 million passengers in 2025, surpassing targets by 7,3%; Cát Linh–Hà Đông line alone secured revenues exceeding plans by 26,6%

All 361 houses damaged by natural disasters in Đà Nẵng have been completed repaired one month from the start of “Quang Trung Campaign"; among them, 144 houses were completely destroyed by floods and required full rebuilding

On 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, foreign diplomats in Hanoi urged stronger climate action; They highlighted progress and growing climate risks and called for renewed global commitment ahead of upcoming climate talks