New Party Secretary appointed to Ho Chi Minh political academy

Doan Minh Huan, Politburo member, Standing Deputy Secretary and Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), has been appointed as Secretary of the Academy’s Party Committee.

“Happiness Train” promotes Vietnam’s image, people and tourism

The “Happiness Train” departed Hanoi Railway Station on February 2, launched by Nhan dan Newspaper with Vietnam Railways and Coteccons, to spread compassion, optimism, and national pride at the start of the Lunar New Year.

Long Thanh airport races toward commercial operation

After five years of construction and overcoming numerous challenges, Long Thanh International Airport officially marked a major milestone on December 19, 2025, when it welcomed its first three flights.

Jordanian House Speaker arrives in Hanoi for official visit to Vietnam

Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives Mazen Turki El Qadi arrived in Hanoi on February 2 afternoon, beginning an official visit to Vietnam until February 5 at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Vietnamese student earns admission to 7 US universities, wins top scholarship

Nguyen Hoang Hai An, a 12th-grade student at Olympia Schools in Hanoi, has been accepted early to Swarthmore College - one of the top liberal arts colleges in the United States - with a four-year financial aid package worth approximately USD 290,000.

Top leader receives special envoy of Cuban Party and State

General Secretary To Lam on February 2 received Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, who is visiting Vietnam as special envoy of the Communist Party and the State of Cuba.

Party chief honours winners of “Steadfast Under the Party’s Flag” press awards

Party Chief To Lam, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, attended the award ceremony of the press awards on the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh, themed “Steadfast Under the Party’s Flag,” in Hanoi on February 2.

Vietnamese, Cuban foreign ministers underscore party diplomacy

Party diplomacy serves as the key political foundation guiding the overall Vietnam-Cuba relationship, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, reaffirmed at their talks in Hanoi on February 2.

Belgian TV spotlight: Vietnam's wild nature reborn

Belgium’s RTBF nature series Le Jardin Extraordinaire spotlighted VN's remarkably resilient wilderness in its February 1 episode on La Une, highlighting the dramatic revival of the country’s forests, mountains, and biodiversity after decades of war.

Hanoi to host Miss Multicultural World

Miss Multicultural World 2026, a beauty pageant founded by a Vietnamese organiser, will be held in Hanoi for the first time.

Unusual developments emerge in apartment market after years of price surges

The prolonged price rally in the apartment segment is showing signs of cooling as many investors have begun selling apartments to cut losses.

Nature becomes poetry through 10 photographers’ eyes

Ten diverse photographers converge to present a shared visual language that turns fleeting moments into timeless art.

Wooden horses gallop into Tet: Hoi An’s sculptors race the holiday clock

With demand surging ahead of the Year of the Horse, Cuoi Lu's woodworkers blend tradition with artistry to create unique wooden horse sculptures.

Big money blooms for orchid arrangers in Thanh Hoa’s Tet flower market

Wages are paid per stem - up to USD 6 each - making the job highly lucrative for those with skill.

Is the iPhone 16e worth it? Not until Apple clears the air

Apple’s budget iPhone looks good, but timing your purchase could save you money and regrets.

Si Pa Phin’s $8.8m boarding school is redefining education at Vietnam’s frontier

Rising out of the rugged northern mountains, a new inter-level boarding school in Si Pa Phin (Điện Biên Province) is being hailed as a “5-star” campus in one of Vietnam’s most remote areas.

Ben Thanh Market and Turtle Lake transform for Tet 2026

With waves of red and water motifs, HCM City’s iconic landmarks embrace a festive new look ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet).

Apple’s iPhone Fold tipped to feature largest battery in iPhone history

Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold, expected to debut later this year, may feature the largest battery ever installed in an iPhone - a 5,500mAh cell - according to a leak from popular Chinese tipster Instant Digital on Weibo.

Tearing down barriers: Institutional reform as the key to 10% growth

Without real institutional change, Vietnam risks chasing growth the wrong way - at great cost to long-term productivity and economic independence.

Sacred fire and steel: San Diu community celebrates Dai Phan festival

The Dai Phan festival, a vivid expression of San Diu spiritual life and community identity, was held on January 31 and February 1 (13th–14th of the Lunar month) in Van Don District, Quang Ninh Province.

Party Chief & President inaugurate new Office of the President headquarters

The General Secretary and the President inaugurate the upgraded headquarters of the Office of the President at No. 2 Le Thach, a site rich in revolutionary history.

VN expresses deep concern over new US tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba

Vietnam has voiced serious concern over a new US measure that would impose additional tariffs on goods from countries supplying oil to Cuba, citing risks to the Cuban people’s livelihood.

Vietnam targets deep-rooted food crime as chemical-laced goods flood market

Ho Chi Minh City police have recently dismantled several illegal food production operations that, for years, pushed chemically-treated snails, noodles, and counterfeit meat into the market - posing grave threats to public health.

HCM City restarts $400 million anti-flooding project, activates Ben Nghe sluice

City officials commit to finishing the project in 2026, aiming to prevent tidal and stormwater flooding.

Vietnam’s Party chief picks Laos for symbolic first state visit

The February 5 visit will shape new cooperation frameworks between Vietnam and Laos.