A central attraction remains the traditional New Year calligraphy request activity, featuring 35 booths staffed by calligraphers selected through a rigorous, transparent evaluation process.

Through photos and videos, the contest seeks to honour the traditional values of Vietnam’s biggest and most important festival.

Amid the clouds and winds of the Thu Lum area (formerly Muong Te district) in Lai Chau province bordering China, the villages of U Ma and Pa Thang are now being mentioned as economic “bright spots” in the Vietnamese highlands.

The Ministry of Finance has defended its plan to impose a 0.1% tax on gold bar transactions from July 1, 2026, saying the measure is designed to curb speculation and stabilise the market without harming legitimate interests.

A nearly 80-year-old woman in Hanoi recently fell victim to a sophisticated scam involving phone hacking and AI deepfake technology.

The Vietnamese Government commits to working with leading technology corporations, fostering innovation, developing human capital and positioning Vietnam as a regional hub for innovation and high technology.

Professor Nguyen Duy Anh, Director of the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said that Telehealth has become a "lifeline" saving many pregnant women in remote areas from amniotic fluid embolism (AFE).

Each ethnic group brings its own unique Tet customs to the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hanoi, creating a rich and colourful cultural mosaic.

The capital city of Hanoi has set out plans to attract approximately 4.5 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that it received a complaint from Vietnam regarding seven controversial naturalized players of the Malaysia national team.

The Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has officially launched, with seven founding members and six strategic partners committing to move beyond planning and deliver tangible results.

A dominant 4-0 first-leg win over Tampines Rovers leaves Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) firmly in control of their AFC Champions League Two tie.

Vietnam’s stock market surged before Tet (Lunar New Year), pushing the VN-Index near 1,800 and adding $2.6 billion to Pham Nhat Vuong’s fortune.

Drawing from the spirit of the documents of the 14th National Party Congress, People’s Artist Bui Cong Duy believes that cultural understanding among leaders is the factor that creates national resilience.

Bac Ninh continues to affirm its position as a leading destination for enterprises from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam, ranking first nationwide in both number of projects and total registered investment capital.

Vietnam’s administrative overhaul marks a turning point toward modern, transparent, and citizen-serving state management.

Apple appears to be preparing a major leap forward in smartphone photography with the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Meanwhile, Samsung is rumored to be bringing back one of its most advanced camera features for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

Innovation is only sustainable when capital flows are unlocked, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung has said.

A new initiative that will help Vietnam become a leading AI country in the region represents a commitment to protecting data sovereignty and digital security.

As Tet approaches, demand for cosmetic procedures has surged. Many beauty facilities’ ads for liposuction say that it is “fast, light, painless - no risks,” luring people into traps that have left patients hospitalized in critical condition.

Localities must finalize and publish provincial forest boundary databases and maps by year-end to support Vietnam’s adaptation to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Northern Vietnam offers a wealth of serene, poetic, and culturally vibrant villages - ideal for travelers seeking a healing getaway during Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026.

Vietnam will release preliminary results of its 2026 Economic Census seven months earlier than originally planned after adjustments to the census timeline, senior statistics officials said at a meeting in Hanoi on February 9.

Galaxy Unpacked 2026 will debut Samsung’s most AI-driven smartphone yet, promising a leap in personalized mobile experiences.

Vung Tau’s stunning new mascot installation blends sea, steel, and symbolism ahead of the spring flower festival.