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Asia welcomes 2026 with dazzling fireworks and celebrations

In Japan, large crowds gathered at Zojo-ji Temple in Tokyo to witness the traditional "Joya no kane" bell-ringing ceremony.

HCM City launches Public Administrative Service Centre

The People’s Committee of HCM City held a ceremony on December 31 to make debut its Public Administrative Service Centre, marking a significant step forward in advancing administrative reform and building a modern, efficient public administration.

17-year prison terms handed to two men for anti-State propaganda

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced Nguyen Van Dai to 17 years in prison for “making, storing, distributing, and spreading information and documents aimed at sabotaging the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,” under the Penal Code.

Zalo’s 45-day ultimatum sparks legal and ethical questions in Vietnam

The messaging giant's new data policy raises serious concerns about user rights and digital dominance.

Hanoi restricts traffic on key roads for three days ahead of 14th Party Congress

On December 31, the Hanoi Police Department’s Traffic Division announced a detailed traffic redirection plan to serve the ceremonial departure and security rehearsal for the 14th National Party Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Widespread rain and cold to hit Vietnam during 2026 New Year break

A powerful cold snap is forecast to hit northern and central Vietnam from January 1, bringing rain and freezing temperatures throughout the four-day holiday.

Woman arrested for illegally dumping over 257 tons of construction waste in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested and prosecuted a woman accused of illegally dumping more than 257 tons of solid construction waste, marking a significant environmental crime case in Vietnam’s largest city.

Festive crowds bring Hanoi and HCMC to a standstill on New Year’s Eve

From Hoan Kiem Lake to the Saigon River, people flocked to public spaces to count down the final moments of 2025.

Statue of Konagamana Buddha on Ba Den Mountain to welcome pilgrims, visitors

The enshrinement ceremony of the Konagamana Buddha Statue was solemnly held at Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh province, on December 29, with the participation of more than 450 venerable monks, monastics, and Buddhist devotees.

Korean-language version of Nhan Dan Online launched

Nhan Dan Newspaper, the official organ of the Communist Party of Vietnam, held a ceremony in Hanoi on December 30 to launch the Korean-language version of its online platform at https://kr.nhandan.vn.

Former Deputy Minister faces prosecution for receiving bribes

Hoang Van Thang, former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, is charged with “receiving bribes.”

Hanoi to deliver nearly 90,000 Tet gifts to needy people

The funding is expected to come from the municipal “For the Poor” Fund, under which each ward will receive 30 gift packages and each commune 50 packages, with each package valued at 1 million VND.

A promise kept: Man searches for lost brother after nearly three decades

For 27 years, Trinh Van Cong has carried a mission in his heart - one passed down by his dying parents: to find his brother who left home and vanished without a trace.

Wage reforms, tax cuts, and healthcare pay rises take effect in 2026

Vietnam will implement a range of new labor-related policies starting January 2026, including wage increases, tax reductions, and enhanced benefits for public sector workers.

New traffic laws in Vietnam reshape driver behavior in 2025

Vietnam's traffic culture is undergoing a dramatic shift in 2025, as stricter policies and smarter enforcement mechanisms come into effect nationwide.

Early loudspeakers divide Vietnamese neighborhoods: Culture or nuisance?

From Bac Ninh to Da Nang, dawn loudspeaker broadcasts are sparking fierce debate as residents demand peace and officials weigh the line between tradition and disturbance.

15-year-old boy in Vietnam survives one-in-a-million dengue complication

Doctors saved the teenager from a form of dengue-linked pancreatic injury recorded only 70 times worldwide in 43 years.

Hanoi to spend over $23 million on Tet 2026 gifts for over 1.16 million people

The city will offer monetary gifts to war veterans, vulnerable groups, and the elderly during the Lunar New Year.

Heart-stopping moment as man crashes through rooftop in Bac Ninh

A dramatic video capturing the moment a young man crashed through a rooftop and landed inside a barber shop in Bac Ninh has gone viral, leaving viewers holding their breath.

The race to connect Long Thanh Airport with central Ho Chi Minh City

Long Thanh International Airport is expected to begin commercial operations by mid-2026.