VOV.VN - Several northern provinces of Vietnam recorded hazardous air quality levels on January 27, prompting authorities to advise residents to limit outdoor activities as fine particulate pollution worsened, according to environmental monitoring agencies.

In the buoyant atmosphere following the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), overseas Vietnamese communities, including those in Japan’s Kansai region, are turning their attention towards the homeland with renewed confidence and expectations.

VinaCapital has offered an optimistic assessment of Vietnam’s economic growth prospects, projecting GDP growth of up to 10% in 2026 under an upside scenario supported by strong infrastructure spending, resilient exports and a modest recovery in domestic consumption.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has not recorded any cases of Nipah virus infection, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said on January 27, as authorities strengthen disease surveillance and preparedness following reports of suspected cases in India.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Cuba have reaffirmed their special and exemplary relationship and agreed to further deepen comprehensive cooperation following Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress, their leaders said.

VOV.VN - The article “Forward! Total Victory Will Be Ours!” by Party General Secretary To Lam, published immediately after the 14th National Party Congress, is viewed by a National Assembly deputy as a new declaration of action that places discipline in implementation, measurable outcomes and public satisfaction at the centre of governance.

A Vietnam Airlines flight departing from Ho Chi Minh City to Frankfurt was forced to turn back in the early morning of January 26 after a passenger suffered a serious health problem on board.

The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by President of the European Council António Costa holds great significance for the Vietnam – European Union relations, particularly as it follows the successful 14th National Party Congress, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao.

The success of the 14th National Party Congress has further consolidated Vietnam’s political stability - a decisive factor enabling the country to sustain high growth momentum amid global economic uncertainties, said Professor Reena Mahwar of the University of Delhi.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Trade Office in Houston, under the Consulate General of Vietnam in Houston, has launched a host of activities to connect and introduce major Vietnamese enterprises through the network of US chambers of commerce in the southern United States.