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Over 1 million people crossed between Vietnam and China through Hekou Port by February 2026, marking a 12.7% jump from last year. Better trains and easier border crossings are turning the region into a thriving travel hub.
Nearly a quarter million travelers crossed between China and Vietnam during the nine-day Spring Festival, marking a surge in cultural tourism. The boom is creating jobs and strengthening ties between neighboring communities.
Vietnam's Da Nang welcomed a record number of tourists during the 2026 Tet holiday season, marking a major comeback for the coastal city's economy. The Lunar New Year celebration drew both domestic and international visitors to the city's beaches, cultural sites, and festivals.
Vietnam's tourism sector is booming after 14 million visitors celebrated Lunar New Year in the country, marking a 12% jump from last year. The surge brought record crowds to top destinations and pumped nearly half a billion dollars into the economy.
Vietnam is transforming ancient villages and craft sites into interactive destinations where tourists make pottery, craft lanterns, and dive into local culture. The shift from sightseeing to participation is boosting sustainable tourism and keeping traditions alive.
After Super Typhoon Yagi stripped hillsides bare in northern Vietnam, ten families turned disaster into hope by planting 15,000 trees with a 95% survival rate. The project links climate recovery with long-term income through future carbon credits.
Vietnam and the United States are deepening their partnership in technology and innovation, with new programs to train PhDs for the semiconductor industry. Major US tech companies are exploring investments in AI, smart cities, and digital infrastructure in Hanoi.
Vietnam's capital is transforming its environmental industry into an economic powerhouse with ambitious targets to produce most of its own waste treatment and clean technology. By 2030, Hanoi aims to manufacture up to 80% of pollution control equipment domestically while creating jobs and reducing emissions.
Scientists traced Vietnam's gleaming black teeth tradition back 2,000 years, discovering ancient people used iron-rich mixtures to achieve the coveted look. The stunning beauty practice still thrives across Southeast Asia today.
Vietnam's green finance sector is exploding, with sustainable business loans reaching $28 billion and growing 21% annually as companies race to build a cleaner future. Banks and businesses are turning eco-friendly promises into real action, creating a new engine for the country's economic growth.
Former war enemies Vietnam and the United States are now working together to bring peace to Gaza, showcasing how reconciliation can transform global relationships. The countries elevated their partnership to the highest level in 2023, opening new doors for cooperation on everything from technology to peacekeeping.
Vietnam just became the first major Southeast Asian nation to fairly pay battery storage systems for keeping the grid stable, not just delivering power. This breakthrough could unlock clean energy across the region.
Vietnam has licensed Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service to bring high-speed connectivity to millions living in remote mountainous regions. The move could transform access for communities that have long been left behind in the country's digital revolution.
A restored train route between China and Vietnam has carried nearly 20,000 travelers since May 2025, selling out completely during the 2026 Spring Festival. The success shows how better connections can boost tourism and bring neighboring countries closer together.
Vietnam's fastest-growing tourist region launches authentic cultural tours that preserve local traditions while boosting community incomes. Sa Pa and Bac Ha prepare for record Lunar New Year visitors with immersive ethnic experiences.
A Swedish company is building a billion-dollar polyester recycling plant in Vietnam that runs entirely on renewable energy. The province of Gia Lai just pledged to help secure the clean power deals that will make it happen.
A mountain teacher in Vietnam taught herself programming and started a robotics club with recycled materials. Now her students from one of the country's poorest regions compete in world championships.
Vietnam and New Zealand just upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, unlocking new opportunities in trade, innovation, and cultural exchange. The partnership follows Vietnam's impressive 8% GDP growth in 2025 and increasing business interest from both nations.
A Swedish company is building a $1 billion textile recycling facility in Vietnam that will run entirely on renewable energy, creating a model for sustainable manufacturing. The province of Gia Lai is helping secure direct access to wind and solar power to make it happen. ##
New Harvard research shows Vietnam and China are set to drive the world's economic expansion over the next decade, thanks to their sophisticated manufacturing capabilities. Several other nations in Asia, Central Asia, and East Africa are also positioned for remarkable growth.
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