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14,660 tonnes of rice allocated for Tet and between-crop period

More than 14,660 tonnes of rice from the national reserve were allocated to 13 provinces and centrally-run cities to support people during the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival and the between-crop period in 2026.

Ly Thai To Park opens as HCMC’s new memorial to Covid-19 victims

After more than 90 days of renovation, the green “quiet space” at 1 Ly Thai To has been reborn as a place of reflection and humanity in Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan Son Nhat activates high-alert plan as flight numbers soar past 1,000 a day

Unprecedented air traffic ahead of Tet has forced Tan Son Nhat Airport to deploy maximum staffing and coordination to maintain smooth flight schedules.

Lien Khuong International Airport to close from March to August 2026 for repairs

Lien Khuong International Airport in Duc Trong commune in the central province of Lam Dong will be temporarily closed from March 4 to August 25, 2026, to facilitate runway and taxiway repair works.

Hanoi rolls out housing incentives for top talent

Under a new resolution, Hanoi grants talented individuals priority access to social housing, alongside financial and welfare support to anchor high-quality human capital in the capital.

More expressway rest stops ready for Tet travel peak

Five rest stops along the Hanoi - Can Tho expressway corridor have begun operations, including Gie – Ninh Binh; Cao Bo – Mai Son, La Son – Hoa Lien, Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay; and Trung Luong – My Thuan.

Vietnamese plan Tet three months in advance, Google says

Instead of waiting for the final rush before the Lunar New Year (Tet), Vietnamese users are beginning their Tet 2026 preparations much earlier, according to new search trend data released by Google.

Cardamom & commerce: new life on the border

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.

Life-threatening complications follow liposuction at unlicensed clinics

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.

Tears of joy as father and son reunite after 46 years apart in Vietnam

The moment of reunion with the son he had lost for 46 years left Mr. Xuyen overwhelmed, his voice breaking on stage as happiness came flooding back.

Stamp set, coin issued to mark Year of the Horse

The Ministry of Science and Technology, in coordination with the Vietnam Post Corporation, has released a stamp set and a commemorative coin to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse.

A century-old persimmon tree in Ninh Binh draws a VND500mil. offer

A century-old persimmon tree heavy with bright red fruit has drawn an offer of 500 million dong, yet Pham Van Cu in Ninh Binh still refuses to part with it.

The sacred horse of Saint Giong rises above Nguyen Hue Flower Street

This year’s horse mascot on Nguyen Hue Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City is inspired by the image of Saint Giong riding his horse into the sky, symbolizing strength, determination and the aspiration to rise.

Nhat Tan peach blossom festival celebrates capital’s traditional craft

A festival honouring the long-standing craft of cultivating Nhat Tan peach blossoms opened on January 19 in Hanoi.

Rare dolphin-shaped sandbar appears off Nha Trang coast

A large sandbar over 100 meters long and nearly 50 meters wide, shaped like a giant dolphin, has emerged off the coast of Nha Trang, near Tran Phu Bridge in Khanh Hoa province - quickly becoming a local curiosity and photo hotspot.

More trains added to serve Lunar New Year demand

The railway sector will add more Thong Nhat (reunification) trains and regional services to meet the sharply rising travel demand of people and tourists during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet), Vietnam’s largest traditional festival.

The buffalo with necklace-shaped horns: a quiet legend in rural Da Nang

In Da Nang, a rare buffalo with horns forming a full circle around its head has become both a local curiosity and an economic blessing.

Ministry deploys measures to ensure security for National Party Congress

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) is making preparations to guarantee absolute security for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress and all related activities.

Hai Phong company indicted for using diseased pork in canned food

Police in Hai Phong have launched a criminal investigation after uncovering a scheme involving approximately 120 tons of pork infected with African swine fever (ASF) being funneled into a food processing facility.

Full health insurance coverage reaches all poor, elderly citizens from 2026

Health insurance cardholders from near-poor households have their payment rate raised from 95% to 100% of covered medical expenses effective on January 1.