As competition among global financial hubs intensifies, Ho Chi Minh City is moving to carve out a distinct position with a “latecomer but different” strategy, placing institutional reform and innovation at the heart of its competitiveness.

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong (China) opened a booth at the 35th Education and Careers Expo, which is taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from January 22–25.

Vietnam’s delegation enjoyed another impressive day of competition at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand on January 23, adding 10 more gold medals and setting new records in swimming.

VOV.VN - The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has drawn positive feedback from officials, Party members and the public for its streamlined organisation, substantive discussions and strong emphasis on placing people at the centre of national development policies.

VOV.VN - 10-men Vietnam defeated South Korea 7-6 on penalties after a 2-2 draw following extra time early on January 24, securing third place at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 and marking one of the country’s strongest performances at the continental level.

VOV.VN - A special art programme titled “Under the Glorious Flag of the Party” took place at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on January 23, celebrating the successful conclusion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A high-altitude fireworks show illuminated Hanoi’s night sky on January 23 as part of a special art programme to mark the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A United Kingdom trade delegation visited Vietnam from January 19 to 23 under the Green Cities, Infrastructure and Energy Programme (GCIEP), bringing together leading British companies in railways, transit-oriented development (TOD) and building information modelling (BIM).

High-ranking leaders of Laos, China and Cambodia sent their messages and letters of congratulations to General Secretary To Lam on his re-election as the Communist Party of Vietnam chief by the 14th Party Central Committee on January 23.

VOV.VN - Russia’s petrochemical group SIBUR is expanding its presence in Vietnam as construction of the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (Amur GCC), one of the world’s largest polymer production facilities, nears completion and prepares to bring products to market from 2026.