Under an approved plan, civil servants and public employees in Vietnam will have a nine-day break for the 2026 Lunar New Year, combining public holidays and weekends.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced the results of its selection of outstanding events and achievements for 2025.

Because Decree 46 lacks transitional provisions, agencies responsible for food-safety inspections have halted the issuance of certificates, leaving imported goods stuck at customs clearance.

Bitcoin has plunged sharply, breaking below the $70,000 mark during overnight trading in the US and moving toward $60,000 in the morning of February 6.

According to forecasts from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the number of storms and tropical depressions active over the East Sea in 2026 is expected to decline, particularly in the final months of the year.

International students studying at Hanoi University showed great enthusiasm as they took part in traditional Tet activities such as making banh chung, rolling spring rolls and joining folk games.

Hybrid cars that consume at least 30% less fuel than gasoline counterparts now qualify for a 30% special consumption tax reduction.

A Russian-made cancer treatment drug has officially been imported into Vietnam and is expected to be used in clinical settings soon, marking a potential breakthrough in affordable cancer care.

Vietnam and Laos agree to establish a Vietnam University in Laos, focusing on science, education, technology and cultural studies to meet local needs.

Associate Professor Le Hoang Son says AI is especially important in healthcare, can read diseases, but only doctors truly understand patients.

In Quang Ninh province, sculptor Nguyen Tuan Quyet has transformed blocks of raw coal into stunning horse statues just in time for Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026.

The upcoming Honor Magic V6 is fast becoming one of the most anticipated foldable smartphones of 2026, with tech fans eyeing it as a serious contender to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

Vietnamese culture has long shaped the nation’s soul and resilience, from folk poetry and traditional festivals to tangible and intangible UNESCO-recognized heritage.

Amid strong implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57, the 15th National Assembly has passed amendments to the Law on Technology Transfer.

Building on a record-high budget revenue performance in 2025, Ho Chi Minh City has set a more ambitious target of nearly 1 quadrillion VND (38.5 trillion USD) in State budget revenue in 2026.

Thanh Hoa authorities will offer free entry to the Ho Dynasty Citadel and Lam Kinh relic site, along with cultural and artistic activities, during the Tet holiday.

General Secretary To Lam arrived in Phnom Penh on the morning of February 6, beginning a one-day state visit to Cambodia at the invitation of King Norodom Sihamoni.

Vietnam plans to spend more than 3.2 quadrillion VND (123 billion USD) to expand its expressway network to nearly 9,000km by 2050, under a long-term infrastructure blueprint approved this week by the Ministry of Construction.

Farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have so far prepared more than 2.25 million pots of ornamental flowers for the Lunar New Year (Tet), one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year.

During the Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet) holiday, transport services between the mainland and Co To special zone will be maintained to meet travel demand, ensure the supply of essential goods and serve tourists.

On February 5, the Mong Cai international border gate border guard station said it had coordinated with China’s Dongxing Border Station to open a “green lane” for ambulances carrying emergency patients.

Bus passengers in Ho Chi Minh City will be able to ride free every Friday throughout 2026 when paying fares through e-wallets, the city’s Public Transport Management Centre announced on February 4.

Hanoi will stage fireworks displays at 33 locations, with 34 launch sites, to welcome Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet), featuring a range of modern presentation formats while ensuring absolute safety for spectators.

Tightening global trade rules are making ESG standards a must for Vietnamese electronics firms, turning compliance into both a challenge and an opportunity in global supply chains.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product export turnover in January was estimated at nearly 6.51 billion USD, up 29.5% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.