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Party chief pushes new development model driven by technology and innovation
VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam on January 7 called for a fundamental shift in the country’s development model, urging stronger reliance on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation to sustain long-term, high-speed growth.
Vietnam-Cambodia 1979 victory: Milestone of steadfast international solidarity
The historic joint victory on January 7, 1979 not only helped Vietnam defend its southwestern border but also enabled the Cambodian people and armed forces to overthrow the genocidal Pol Pot regime, standing as a milestone of pure and faithful international solidarity between the two nations.
“Spring – The Dawn of Victory” exhibition opens
The Vietnam National Museum of History on January 6 opened an exhibition entitled “Spring – The Dawn of Victory” as part of activities welcoming the 14th National Party Congress and marking major national anniversaries that trace their origins to pivotal springs in the country’s revolutionary history.
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as top destination for Chinese tourists
VOV.VN - Chinese tourist arrivals to Vietnam jumped 41% to 5.3 million, surpassing Thailand’s 4.5 million visitors as security concerns weighed on travel demand to the neighboring country.
2026 Economic Census kicks off on January 7
The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance on January 7 launched the 2026 Economic Census across the country.
Full health insurance coverage reaches all poor, elderly citizens from 2026
Those from near-poor households and seniors aged 75 and above receiving social pension benefits qualify for full reimbursement of medical examination and treatment costs under Vietnam's health insurance system from January 1, 2026, according to a resolution passed by the National Assembly on December 11, 2025.
Muong Phang welcomes spring with its 2026 cherry blossom festival
VOV.VN - The Muong Phang Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place from January 9 to 11 under the theme “Muong Phang in Spring – Cherry Blossoms in Bloom”, aiming to promote the locality’s image, honour ethnic cultural heritage and support sustainable tourism development.
PM urges completion of Quang Trung Campaign before Party Congress, Lunar New Year
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 7 demanded the swift completion of the “Quang Trung Campaign” to rebuild and repair houses for people affected by storms and floods in central Vietnam, stressing that all work must be finished ahead of the 14th National Party Congress and the Lunar New Year.
Vietnam’s trade in services surpasses US$70 billion in 2025
Vietnam’s total trade in services surpassed US$70 billion last year, with exports reaching US$30.3 billion and imports amounting to US$40.5 billion, resulting in a deficit of more than US$10 billion.
Record VND1.15 quadrillion allocated for development investment in 2025
Vietnam allocated about VND1.15 quadrillion (nearly US$43.8 billion) for development investment in 2025, the highest ever recorded, the Ministry of Finance reported at its year-end review conference held in Hanoi on January 6.