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Foreign diplomats in Ho Chi Minh City join Tet celebrations

On February 7, the HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations hosted the programme “Diplomatic Families Celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year of the Horse” for consuls general families, showcasing a range of traditional Vietnamese cultural activities.

Homeland Spring 2026: OVs connect with roots, advance with nation

On the sidelines of the Homeland Spring 2026, overseas Vietnamese shared heartfelt reflections on the sacred moments of the Lunar New Year (Tet) that draws them back to the homeland with deep affection and hope.

Cao Bang aspires to become international trade hub on Vietnam-China border

Party Secretary Phan Thang An said Cao Bang will aim to make breakthroughs in infrastructure, institutions, and human resources, targeting  an average GRDP growth rate of about 10 percent per year.

Vietnamese Embassy in RoK urges review of remarks insulting Vietnamese women

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on February 6 sent an official note expressing its position regarding remarks deemed disrespectful towards Vietnamese women made by the head of Jindo county in South Jeolla province.

Party chiefs of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia meet in Phnom Penh

The meeting of the leaders of the CPV, CPC and LPRP achieved very positive outcomes, covering all areas of cooperation among the three Parties and countries.

Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian PMs map measures to implement Party leaders’ outcomes

The three PMs agreed to continue adopting policies and measures to facilitate trade, investment and cooperation on a complementary and win-win basis, shifting from expansion in scale to improvement in quality and efficiency.

Party leader attends Cambodia–Vietnam friendship school groundbreaking

With support from the Government and people of Vietnam, the establishment will be upgraded and added with new facilities to improve infrastructure, modernise the learning environment, and increase student admission capacity.

Vietnamese, Cambodian PMs discuss ways to further promote bilateral ties

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh on February 6 to review Vietnam-Cambodia cooperation and discuss measures to further advance bilateral relations.

Vietnam, China open “green lane” for ambulance transfer on humanitarian grounds

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.

Party General Secretary begins state visit to Cambodia

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.

A powerful political message from General Secretary To Lam’s Laos visit

On Thursday morning in Vientiane, immediately after a solemn official welcome ceremony, General Secretary To Lam held talks with Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith.

Historic first as Vietnam’s key leaders visit Laos together

Within the framework of the visit, General Secretary To Lam on Thursday afternoon held meetings with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Lao National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane.

Ceremonial welcome for Vietnamese party chief in Vientiane

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.

Women leaders receive unanimous support to run for National Assembly

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.

Vietnam’s peacekeepers bring Tet to Africa with “banh chung diplomacy”

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 seeks deeper energy, industrial, aviation ties with US

Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung met with US energy, industrial, and aviation firms under the US–ASEAN Business Council (USABC) in Washington D.C. on February 2, the ministry reported on February 4.

Vietnamese, Chinese foreign ministers hold talks in Beijing

The two sides agreed to push bilateral ties toward greater substance and held in-depth discussions on measures for effectively implementing the high-level agreements and common perceptions in line with the six major orientations.

Jordanian House Speaker visits Vietnam Military History Museum

Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives Mazen Turki El Qadi was briefed on six exhibition themes while visiting the Vietnam Military History Museum on February 4 morning as part of his official visit to Vietnam.

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.

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.