British University Vietnam (BUV) has built a comprehensive career development ecosystem to help students gain practical experience, build confidence, and enter the labor market better prepared.
Vietnam’s semiconductor industry, once largely limited to outsourced design work, has taken steps forward, with two factory projects announced in January 2026.
Hanoi’s master plan proposes organizing the capital’s urban space into four vertical layers, tapping underground depth to drive development while safeguarding heritage sites, waterways and green spaces.
During the 14th National Party Congress, Hanoi will impose vehicle bans and restrictions on multiple central roads, with authorities implementing traffic diversions and urging residents to proactively choose alternative routes.
Vietnam's total number of public holiday and Lunar New Year days off in 2026 is set to rise to 26 after Nov. 24 was designated as Vietnam Culture Day, pending formal approval by the National Assembly.
A 46% reciprocal tariff, higher revenue thresholds for taxing household businesses, and record swings in stocks, gold and exchange rates underscored a volatile economic year.
Ho Chi Minh City's first and only metro line Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien has carried more than 19 million passengers in its first year of operation, averaging 52,000 trips per day.
The Ben Thanh–Can Gio metro will run 53 km from Ben Thanh underground station through HCMC's downtown area and Nha Be, cross the Soai Rap River into Can Gio, and link to the city’s existing and planned urban rail network.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed giving workers a total of 22 days off in 2026, including 11 official holidays and 11 adjusted weekends or swapped rest days.
Nearly 100 streets across Hanoi will be closed or restricted on Sept. 2 and several days in August as the capital prepares for the 80th National Day parade and other celebrations.
The Vietnamese government has decided to exempt visas for citizens of 12 more countries from Aug. 15, raising the number of countries eligible for Vietnam’s visa waivers to 39.
30 years after normalizing diplomatic relations in July 1995, Vietnam and the U.S. have deepened their ties through key milestones, culminating in the launch of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023.
For the first time, the number of Chinese auto brands has surpassed Japanese brands in Vietnam this year, though Japan continues to lead in market share.
