VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of Vietnamese took to the streets across major cities late on December 31 to welcome the New Year, celebrating 2026 with fireworks, music, and public festivities.

The number of products sold by Vietnamese selling partners on Amazon increased while branded product sales surged by more than 40% during the 12 months ending July 31, 2025, signalling a strategic shift from volume-driven exports to value-driven brand building, the company reported.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence on December 31 held a ceremony to present the State President’s decisions appointing four officers of the Vietnam People’s Army to serve in United Nations peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic and at the United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security.

A memorial and burial ceremony was held on December 31 at Tong Khao Martyrs’ Cemetery in Thanh Nua commune, the northern province of Dien Bien, for the remains of 10 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who laid down their lives in Laos during wartime.

Associate Professor Dr Luong Tuan Anh of the UK's De Montfort University has shared with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in London his views on how the Party and the State have created opportunities for overseas Vietnamese (OV) to engage in national affairs to contribute to the homeland’s development.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exports of hard empty capsules could face US anti-dumping and countervailing duties from early 2026 after the US Department of Commerce (DOC) issued its final determinations in a trade remedy investigation, said the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea (RoK) is aiming to welcome 600,000 Vietnamese tourists in 2026, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, as travel demand between the two countries continues to rebound strongly, said the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese victims have lost nearly VND40 trillion (about US$1.6 billion) to more than 24,000 online scams since 2020, as cybercriminals increasingly use sophisticated tactics and exploit psychological vulnerabilities, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

Vietnam–Indonesia relations are entering a new phase after 70 years of development on a foundation of close historical ties (December 30, 1955 – 2025), with plenty of room for further development, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese-made products are expected to dominate the retail market ahead of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 (Tet), as supermarkets and wet markets across the country step up stockpiling and promotional campaigns to meet holiday demand while keeping prices stable.