A solemn welcome ceremony was held this morning at the Presidential Palace in Vientiane, Laos, for General Secretary To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation.

A number of senior female officials have received full voter support to run for the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.

On February 5, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training officially announced a series of new appointments and transfers involving school principals and vice principals at public high schools across the city.

The prospect of Nguyen Xuan Son and Nguyen Dinh Bac starting side by side in Vietnam’s frontline has become a major talking point among fans ahead of ASEAN Cup 2026.

A giant bronze statue of Ca Ong - the revered whale of Vietnamese sea folklore - has just been completed at Bai Sau beach in Vung Tau, offering a new cultural and visual landmark for locals and visitors alike.

Apple takes a bold leap into the foldable market with its long-awaited iPhone Fold, signaling a radical departure from conventional iPhone design principles.

A class at Hanoi’s Foreign Language Specialized High School has made headlines after two of its 11th-grade students achieved perfect 9.0 scores in their first-ever IELTS test.

Over 50,000 businesses report a 13% increase in average Lunar New Year (Tet) bonuses in 2026.

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, the rhythms of spring reach even the farthest corners of the world - including a contested region of Africa, where Vietnamese UN peacekeepers are serving far from home.

Vietnam has become Japan’s second-largest software partner, with Vietnamese engineers deeply embedded in the operational backbone of Japan’s digital economy.

The Brazilian-born striker is scoring at will in the ASEAN Club Championship 2025/26.

The Minister of Agriculture and Environment has issued Decision No. 417, approving the National Target Program (NTP) for the period 2026–2035, with Phase I spanning from 2026 to 2030.

The Vinh Long Provincial People’s Committee on February 4 held a working session with FBH Media Company from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to discuss investment cooperation in the province.

Data from travel platform Agoda show that searches for domestic destinations during the upcoming Tet holiday surged by nearly 22%, far outpacing outbound travel demand, which rose by a modest 7%.

Vietnam aims to be among ASEAN’s top three and the world’s top 30 in the Soft Power Index by 2045, positioning itself as a hub for tourism, investment, innovation, and cultural exchange on its path to becoming a developed, high-income country.

Two of Vietnamese volleyball’s most talked-about names - Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen and Dang Thi Hong - have begun new chapters after quietly stepping away from competitive play in 2025.

Vietnam has laid out a sweeping vision to fortify its digital frontier, with a bold goal: by 2030, the country plans to develop a cadre of 10,000 highly skilled cybersecurity experts capable of serving both domestic and international demands.

A dolphin weighing around 15 kilograms was found stranded near the port area in Co To, Quang Ninh province. Thanks to the swift actions of local residents, the animal was rescued and safely released back into the ocean.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports reached a record 70.09 billion USD in 2025, underscoring the sector’s growing role in the national economy.

A moderate cold front will bring rain and cold air to northern Vietnam before Tet (Lunar New Year), but the holiday itself should be mostly mild.

The Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi is offering a variety of cultural, ceremonial, and interactive activities to celebrate Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, aiming to preserve traditional values and engage both locals and visitors.

According to the latest leaks, a highly anticipated feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra may not materialize after all - dimming hopes for a significant leap in wireless charging.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has signed Decision No. 173/QD-TTg approving the Strategy on communications to promote Vietnam’s image abroad for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

It may be no larger than a bamboo leaf, but tep dau - the local freshwater fish of Phu Tho - is a seasonal favorite, beloved for its rich, sweet flesh and versatile flavor whether fried crisp or braised in soy sauce.

From this year, holders of TOPIK Level 3 or higher are allowed to use their TOPIK results to replace the foreign-language subject, with the converted score counted for both graduation and university admission.