Vietnamese Tet pulls in foreign travellers

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) is approaching, a surge in cultural tourism is drawing foreigners to Vietnamese coastal hotspots in the early days of the 2026 travel season.

864 candidates announced for 16th National Assembly across 182 electoral units

The National Election Council has published the official list of 864 candidates standing in 182 electoral units nationwide to elect 500 deputies to the 16th National Assembly.

Art reawakens Hanoi's public spaces

Last year, Hanoi saw a surge in both quantity and quality of public art endeavours, a leap forward in the art of breathing new life into urban landscapes

Agricultural exports reliant on securing raw material supply

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.

Five major shifts chart overseas Vietnamese affairs in 2026 and beyond

The year 2025 marked a pivotal moment in overseas Vietnamese affairs, closing the 2021-2025 period while laying comprehensive groundwork in mindset, institutions and resources for implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.

French luxury liner docks in Quy Nhon for Cham cultural immersion

Luxury cruise ship Le Jacques Cartier, operated by French expedition line Compagnie du Ponant, docked at Quy Nhon Port on February 15, bringing 120 foreign passengers to central Vietnam's emerging tourism destinations.

Another Israeli airline announces direct service to Hanoi

Israel’s national carrier El Al Israel Airlines has announced plans to launch a direct route to Hanoi capital of Vietnam as part of a broader expansion of its global network.

Vietnam tops medal table at World Kun Khmer Championships

Vietnam emerged as the strongest team at the sixth World Kun Khmer Championships, finishing top of the medal table when the tournament concluded on February 14 in Cambodia.

Viettel Post plans to issue over 51 million shares

Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation (Viettel Post - HoSE: VTP) plans to issue more than 51 million shares to existing shareholders, aiming to raise about 511 billion VND (19.4 million USD).

Banks offer diverse solutions to support SMEs

As SMEs play an increasingly vital role in the economy, banks are placing them at the center of credit growth strategies, rolling out tailored solutions to support businesses operating on tight cash flow.

Thousands of new classrooms in Ho Chi Minh City set to open in early 2026

Construction on dozens of school projects across Ho Chi Minh City is being accelerated ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, with thousands of new classrooms and modern facilities expected to be put into operation in the first months of 2026.

Gen Z reconnects with their roots, spreads rural Tet spirit

In recent years, Vietnamese social media has seen a revival of rustic content, with young audiences drawn to videos of rural life, kitchen scenes, Tet preparations and everyday family rituals.

German son-in-law masters Vietnamese Tet traditions

Curious at first, then deeply moved, a German man finds meaning in ancestral worship, lucky money and family reunion during Vietnamese New Year (Tet).

Applying KPIs to state leaders: a new governance era

Applying KPIs (key performance indicators) to agency and unit leaders is no longer new, and the methods of application are diverse and offer valuable lessons for Vietnam.

37 years of wooden clogs and a bustling Tet season

Amid the rush of Lunar New Year (Tet) shopping, a small stall in Tan Dinh Market echoes with steady hammering, where a veteran artisan preserves a timeless craft.

Where rivers carry the future

Across Vietnam, rivers are no longer silent witnesses. They are becoming the axis of financial ambition, tourism revival and environmental reckoning in cities learning to grow without forgetting their source.

A lifetime devoted to the lion dance

In a highland village of Lang Son, one artisan has devoted his life to preserving the sacred lion dance of the Tay and Nung people for future generations.

Where Tet means holding the line between life and death

As families prepare for Lunar New Year (Tet), doctors at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases race against time, where the most meaningful Tet gift is a patient’s recovery.

Online programme promotes Vietnamese products in Canada

An online spring celebration and the launch of a dedicated “Vietnamese Products in Canada” section were held to promote domestic goods to the Vietnamese community and Canadian consumers on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2026.

Mong Cai smart border gate to open new era for cross-border trade

The smart border gate will be based on Industry 4.0 technologies, with cross-border data connectivity serving as its core.

Breakthroughs under Resolution 57 drive local development

Across the country, provinces and cities are moving beyond policy declarations to establish institutional mechanisms, innovation hubs and digital platforms tailored to their development conditions.

HCM City: 5,000 workers return to their hometowns for Tet with free bus tickets

The programme, organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Labour Federation, is part of activities to care for union members and workers during the Tet holiday.

Vietnam supports Cuba in ensuring food security

Representatives of the Vietnamese Government and AgriVMA have handed over 250 tonnes of rice as non-refundable aid to Cuba under an agreement between Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and Cuba’s Ministry of Agriculture.

Vietnam ranks fourth in the world for pork consumption

The high consumption has demonstrated that this food item continues to play a dominant role in the daily meals of Vietnamese people and its significant impact on the country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI).

‘Apricot blossom horse’ – a soulful flight of cultural memory

In the ever-evolving landscape of Vietnamese art, the "Ngua hoa mai" (Apricot blossom horse) project stands as a testament to how folk motifs can find new life.