A year of record sales, electric momentum and strategic shifts marked 2025 as a turning point for Vietnam’s automotive market.

Two stunning victories in Bangkok - one at senior level, one at U23 - confirmed Vietnam’s rise. The secret lies beyond tactics, in belief and unity.

As the clock strikes the New Year, young men in Dang Chuong village sprint from the communal house, carrying sacred flames to welcome luck and peace.

At the exact moment when the old year gives way to the new, hundreds of residents of Tien Huong village in Vu Ban commune, Ninh Binh province, eagerly carry trays of offerings to Phu Day to pray for good fortune.

Thousands flock to sacred sites across the capital at midnight and on the first day of Tet (Lunar New Year) to pray for peace, prosperity and good fortune.

Amid the bustling rhythm of the year’s final days, in a quiet corner on the outskirts of Hanoi, a shared roof gently keeps the flame of spring alive for elderly people and children with nowhere else to turn.

As V-pop enters Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, one side surges with creativity and brand-backed hits, the other struggles under “low effort” labels.

The age-old saying reflects a deep philosophy about renewal, harmony and the cyclical view of time in Vietnamese culture.

At the invitation of US President Donald Trump, General Secretary To Lam will travel to the US to attend the inaugural session of the Peace Council on Gaza from February 18 to 20.

Across Asia, cities burst into color and sound as communities usher in the Year of the Horse with dazzling performances and heartfelt traditions.

While the first foldable iPhone is expected to adopt a book-style design, insiders reveal Apple is also testing a compact clamshell concept behind closed doors.

Plans to gradually remove long-standing credit growth quotas while introducing Basel III capital rules could reshape the banking system and widen the gap between stronger and weaker lenders, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Recently, foreign media have shared positive sentiment on Vietnam’s economic prospects, praising the country’s impressive growth as it moves toward becoming a top economy in Southeast Asia.

The 2026 Lunar New Year Book Street Festival officially opened on February 15 in Ho Chi Minh City.

In a bid to facilitate travel and leisure activities for residents and visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Hanoi has introduced a series of free parking sites and public transport.

Vietnamese communities around the world have been celebrating the Lunar New Year (Tet) with cultural events that highlight traditional customs, strengthen community bonds, and introduce Vietnamese heritage to international friends.

As Vietnamese steel companies pivot towards the domestic market due to weakening export demand, they are grappling with intense competition that has compressed profit margins across the sector.

Vietnam’s traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) is recognised not only by spring colours, red calligraphy and family reunions, but also by the Tet feast that takes centre stage in the opening days of the year.

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, President Luong Cuong, on behalf of Party and State leaders, has delivered a message of greetings to all compatriots, comrades, and soldiers nationwide, and the Vietnamese community abroad as well.

While security challenges persist, Vietnamese peacekeepers continue their medical mission and celebrate Lunar New Year (Tet) with resilience and pride.