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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.

Vietnam’s health sector sets 5-year target to raise life expectancy to 75.5

The healthcare sector outlines an ambitious national health agenda amid demographic and technological shifts.

Party & State distribute Tet gifts to national contributors & vulnerable groups

To mark the 14th National Party Congress and Tet 2026, millions of Vietnamese will receive State-sponsored gifts.

Vietnam’s top university warns of fake job, donation scams

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), the country’s largest university, has issued an urgent warning about recent cases of online impersonation involving fraudulent recruitment and donation activities.

Vietnam's competition authority summons VNG over Zalo's data collection

Zalo's decision to enforce new terms of service regarding user data has drawn the attention of Vietnam’s competition authority.

Cold air likely to return to the North at the start of 2026

A new wave of cold air is expected to hit Northern Vietnam right after New Year’s Day, bringing cold, drizzle, and fog.

Long Bien Bridge gets structural makeover after years of decay

Workers are replacing key components of Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge as part of a major restoration effort aimed at improving safety and stability.

Free bus and metro rides in HCMC on New Year’s Day

In celebration of the New Year 2026, Ho Chi Minh City will offer free rides on all public buses and the Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line on January 1.