Khanh Hoa targets 18.1 million overnight visitors and over 77 trillion VND in tourism revenue for 2026.
The bustling New Year atmosphere at the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in Lang Son province not only reflects a joyful start of the year but also underscores the proactive and responsible efforts of local authorities.
Beyond remaining a familiar destination for readers, Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s Sai Gon ward now contributes to the city’s nighttime cultural life, meeting the public’s demand for weekend recreation, cultural enjoyment and relaxation.
From December 31, 2025 to January 2, 2026, Quang Ninh welcomed around 530,000 visitors, including 44,400 foreign tourists. The number of overnight guests was estimated at 158,000, while total tourism revenue reached approximately 1.28 trillion VND (over 48.55 million USD).
Vietnam is now a signatory to 23 multilateral treaties containing extradition regulations. It also secured bilateral extradition agreements with Laos, China, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, India, Sri Lanka, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Australia, Argentina, Cuba, the United Arab Emirates, Mozambique, Algeria and Morocco as of early 2026.
State President Luong Cuong on January 3 sent a message of condolences to Swiss President Guy Parmelin following a serious fire in the canton of Valais on the night of December 31 that caused significant loss of life.
The majority of overseas Vietnamese in Germany always wish to contribute to the nation’s development. This aspiration is reflected not only in financial support, such as donations to compatriots affected by natural disasters and floods each year, but also in the strong spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance within the community.
Amid the fast-paced life of Hanoi, there is a small, peaceful corner where the soft sound of needles against fabric blends with the laughters of disadvantaged children every day. Here, woollen threads are woven into vivid artworks – not only with colour, but with determination, love and faith in life.
More than 5.3 billion USD in new and additional investment was channelled into Ho Chi Minh City’s export processing and industrial zones in 2025, up 0.37% year-on-year and exceeding the annual target by 17.5%.
According to Vu Anh Son, Trade Counsellor of Vietnam in France, bringing Vietnamese goods into foreign retail systems is now a strategic component of enhancing national competitiveness.
Together with metro expansion, HCM City will continue to enlarge its electric and green bus network, targeting a public transport share of 15–20% of travel demand.
This is Vietnam’s first pilot initiative combining postal services with low-altitude aviation technology for healthcare purposes, highlighting Vietnam Post’s pioneering role in organising and operating innovative technological solutions in service of the community.
According to MSME Minister Maman Abdurrahman, the initiative, called the “Bangkit MSME Clinic,” is being implemented to support businesses in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, the areas most severely affected by prolonged natural disasters.
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