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Vietnam to build $1.1B bridge to connect key Mekong Delta expressways

Rendering of the Can Tho 2 Bridge. Photo by My Thuan Project Management Board Vietnam is preparing to build Can Tho 2, a major road-and-rail bridge across the Hau River with an investment of more than US$1.1 billion, with construction expected to start in late 2026 and take about five years to finish. The My […]

Construction of Vietnam’s first high-speed railway expected to start by end-2026

The North-South high-speed railway is planned to span approximately 1,541 km from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City with a design speed of 350 km/h. Construction of the North–South high-speed railway project – the first high-speed railway in Vietnam – is expected to kick off by the end of 2026, as instructed by the Minister […]

Vietnam becomes Singapore’s 3rd largest seafood supplier as exports gain momentum

A fisherman works on a boat in southern Ca Mau Province. Photo by VnExpress/An Minh Vietnam has seen strong growth in seafood exports to Singapore over the last two years, becoming the city-state’s third-largest seafood supplier in the first nine months of 2025. Statistics from Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority show that Vietnam had […]

Vietnam’s main holiday season to be hit by cut in shopping budgets

Consumers seem set to tighten their purse strings this Lunar New Year amid surging prices of essential items caused by a string of natural disasters this year. Ngoc Anh’s family in HCMC will not spend much during the nine-day festival in February 2026. “If I get a large year-end bonus, we might spend a little […]

Vingroup pulls out of race to build north-south high-speed railway

The planned route of the North-South high-speed rail. Graphics by VnExpress/Hoang Khanh Vingroup, the conglomerate owned by Vietnam’s richest billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, has withdrawn its bid to build the north-south high-speed rail. The company said Thursday that the decision is meant to help focus its resources on other key infrastructure projects that have already […]

Quy Nhon selected as one of the world’s top travel destinations for 2026

The world-renowned travel magazine Lonely Planet has introduced the 25 best destinations in the world for 2026, including Quy Nhon in Vietnam. Ky Co beach in Quy Nhon  Vietnam’s Quy Nhon has been named among the “Best in Travel 2026” list,  announced recently by  the  world-renowned travel magazine Lonely Planet. In its newly released publication, […]

Merry Christmas 2025 from V-International! 🎄✨ As another year draws to a close, we want to pause and say one simple thing: thank you. Thank you for choosing V-International.Thank you for trusting us with your brand, your ideas, and your ambitions.Your partnership is what drives us to keep raising the bar—every single day. This Christmas […]

Hanoi establishes coordinating council for smart city development

Smart city coordination activities must be closely and synchronously integrated with initiatives in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation across all administrative levels. Illustrative photo. The Hanoi People’s Committee has issued Decision No. 6369/QD-UBND regarding the establishment and operational regulations of the Hanoi Smart City Development Coordination Council. The Council was established in accordance with […]

Hanoi approves Vingroup plan for Olympic sports complex with world’s second-largest stadium

Authorities have approved a master site plan for an Olympic-standard sports complex to be developed by Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, featuring a 135,000-seat stadium that would become the second-largest in the world. Planned for a 411-hectare site in Hanoi’s southern part, the complex is designed to meet the requirements for hosting major international events, including the […]

Vietnam welcomes 20 millionth foreign visitor in single year for first time

The total number of foreign tourists in 2025 is expected to exceed 21 million. Certificates and gifts are presented to the 20 millionth international arrival at Phu Quoc International Airport, An Giang Province on December 15. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam welcomed the 20 millionth foreign tourist on December 15, marking a historic milestone in the 65-year […]