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Hai Phong Brings Lunar New Year Gifts to Disadvantaged Families in Tran Phu Commune
On the morning of February 13, Dr. Vu Van Tien, Member of the Presidium and Party Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; Head of the Party Committee’s Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department; Secretary of the Party Branch and Head of the Propaganda Department; and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Council on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, visited and presented Tet gifts to poor and near-poor households in Tran Phu Commune, Hai Phong City.
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Zhi Shan Foundation Sent Tet gifts to Over 3,000 Children in Mountainous Region of Quang Tri
The Zhi Shan Foundation, in coordination with the South Quang Tri Social Work Center, recently organized a Tet support program to provide more than 3,000 children at 15 schools in the mountainous areas of Quang Tri Province with nutritional support and Tet gifts.
Handbook
Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse) Weather Forecast
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has released its weather outlook for regions nationwide during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday of the Year of the Horse, from February 13 to 22, 2026 (corresponding to the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year).
Promoting People-to-People Cooperation on the Occasion of the 55th Anniversary of Vietnam-Chile Relations
On February 10 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Ambassador of Chile to Vietnam Nasly Isabel Bernal Prado, who paid a courtesy call upon assuming her post in Vietnam.
09:15 | 12/02/2026
Seminar on “The Scientific Foundations of People-to-People Diplomacy in the World”
Within the framework of the national-level research project entitled “Studying people-to-people diplomacy in the world in the new context and proposing solutions for Vietnam,” the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations hosted a scientific seminar in Hanoi on February 11 under the theme “The scientific foundations of people-to-people diplomacy in the world.”
08:10 | 12/02/2026
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations: Strong Renewal in New Stage of Development
On February 6 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a meeting with retired officials to celebrate the Spring of the Binh Ngo Year 2026. At the meeting, current and former leaders and officials of VUFO across different periods exchanged views, offered recommendations, and reaffirmed their determination to accompany and uphold the Union’s traditions in order to meet new requirements of people-to-people diplomacy.
08:15 | 07/02/2026
Recognizing Contributions of Ambassador Marco Farani to Promoting Vietnam-Brazil Relations
During the tenure of Ambassador Marco Farani of Brazil to Vietnam, the frequency of high-level meetings and exchanges between the two countries increased markedly; Vietnam-Brazil relations were upgraded; and the quality of cooperation across various fields achieved new developments, becoming more in-depth and substantive. In recognition of these contributions, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) awarded the Medal “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” to the Ambassador on January 29 in Hanoi.
11:24 | 30/01/2026
National
IOM Vietnam Supports Youth Initiatives to Promote Safe Migration and Combat Human Trafficking
National
On February 10, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Vietnam held the event “Harvest Day: Celebrating the Journey of the Youth Initiative on Safe Migration and Counter-Trafficking,” recognizing and honoring youth-led initiatives aimed at promoting safe migration and preventing human trafficking.
15:44 | 13/02/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 13): Vietnam–Canada Ties Gain Fresh Momentum After Ministerial Meeting
National
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 13): Vietnam–Canada ties gain fresh momentum after ministerial meeting; Spring Fair 2026 elevates trade promotion in tandem with market development; FDI disbursement hits five-year high in January; Foreigners dive into Vietnam’s Tet traditions, embrace festive flavors, family rituals.
07:00 | 13/02/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 11): Vietnam Values Strengthening Multifaceted Cooperation With Norway
National
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 11): Vietnam values strengthening multifaceted cooperation with Norway; FM praises Czech Ambassador’s role in strengthening bilateral ties; Vietnamese, Cambodian localities boost border cooperation;; Vietnam–China youth exchange reinforces people-to-people ties.
07:00 | 11/02/2026
Friendship
G4 Ambassadors to Vietnam Extend Greetings for the New Year of the Horse
Ahead of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse, Ambassadors Ambasadors of Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland (G4) to Vietnam extended their New Year’s greetings to the people of Vietnam through a video.
09:47 | 12/02/2026
Friendship
Promoting People-to-People Cooperation on the Occasion of the 55th Anniversary of Vietnam-Chile Relations
On February 10 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Ambassador of Chile to Vietnam Nasly Isabel Bernal Prado, who paid a courtesy call upon assuming her post in Vietnam.
09:15 | 12/02/2026
Focus
Seminar on “The Scientific Foundations of People-to-People Diplomacy in the World”
Within the framework of the national-level research project entitled “Studying people-to-people diplomacy in the world in the new context and proposing solutions for Vietnam,” the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations hosted a scientific seminar in Hanoi on February 11 under the theme “The scientific foundations of people-to-people diplomacy in the world.”
08:10 | 12/02/2026
Friendship
Vietnam-Canada Friendship Meeting: Advancing Comprehensive Cooperation through People-to-People Diplomacy
On February 9 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Get-together titled “Vietnam-Canada Comprehensive Partnership: A Way Forward” took place. The event was jointly organized by the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association and the Canada-Vietnam Association with the aim of strengthening community connections, promoting multi-sectoral cooperation, and further deepening the friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
12:27 | 11/02/2026
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Universities In Vietnam Organize Tet Activities For International Students
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, many universities across Vietnam have organized activities such as making banh chung, practicing calligraphy, hosting gatherings, cultural performances, and presenting gifts. These events aim to allow international students to experience the beauty of Vietnam’s traditional culture and feel the warmth of the festive season during the first days of the new year.
15:16 | 15/02/2026
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Zhi Shan Foundation Sent Tet gifts to Over 3,000 Children in Mountainous Region of Quang Tri
The Zhi Shan Foundation, in coordination with the South Quang Tri Social Work Center, recently organized a Tet support program to provide more than 3,000 children at 15 schools in the mountainous areas of Quang Tri Province with nutritional support and Tet gifts.
07:11 | 15/02/2026
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Hai Phong Brings Lunar New Year Gifts to Disadvantaged Families in Tran Phu Commune
On the morning of February 13, Dr. Vu Van Tien, Member of the Presidium and Party Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; Head of the Party Committee’s Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department; Secretary of the Party Branch and Head of the Propaganda Department; and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Council on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, visited and presented Tet gifts to poor and near-poor households in Tran Phu Commune, Hai Phong City.
07:00 | 15/02/2026
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UNESCO and the Government of Japan Strengthen Disaster Prevention Capacity and School Safety in Vietnam
On February 12 in Hanoi, UNESCO and the Government of Japan signed an agreement to implement the project entitled “Strengthening Viet Nam’s Capacity on Early Warning, Disaster Risk Reduction and Safe Learning Environment,” aimed at enhancing early warning capabilities, preparedness, and post-disaster recovery in Vietnam.
17:37 | 14/02/2026
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Vietnam News Today (Feb. 14): Party chief receives US Assistant Secretary of State
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 14): Party chief receives US Assistant Secretary of State; NA Chairman presents Tet gifts to policy beneficiary, disadvantaged families in Can Tho; Vietnam, US enhance security, law enforcement cooperation; Vietnam deepens participation in global organic agricultural value chain;...
07:00 | 14/02/2026
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Ministry of Home Affairs Provides Information on Salaries and Lunar New Year Bonuses for Year of Horse 2026
At the Government’s regular press briefing for January 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs provided information on salary levels and Lunar New Year bonuses for the Year of the Horse (Binh Ngo) 2026.
17:48 | 08/02/2026
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Environmental Education for More Than 400 Students in Tuyen Quang
More than 400 students and teachers from Yen Ha Primary and Secondary School (Bang Lang Commune, Tuyen Quang Province) participated in the Environmental Education Program themed Waste and Waste Recycling, recently organized by GNI.
16:34 | 07/02/2026
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Ambassadors Experience Vietnamese Tet: Beating the Thunder Drum, Wrapping Banh Chung
Wearing traditional ao dai while visiting the Temple of Literature, beating the thunder drum, wrapping banh chung, and taking part in community activities, many ambassadors and diplomatic representatives in Vietnam have directly “touched” Vietnamese Tet through concrete cultural experiences.
16:04 | 03/02/2026
Seas and islands
Lam Dong Resolves 100% of Fishing Vessels Losing Monitoring Connection in IUU Crackdown
Seas and islands
The People’s Committee of Lam Dong Province has fully handled all cases of fishing vessels that violated regulations by losing connection to their vessel monitoring systems, achieving a 100% resolution rate. This outcome was recognized by an inspection delegation from the Ministry of Justice as a clear improvement in the province’s efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
15:01 | 12/02/2026
Seas and islands
Tet Filled with Solidarity Between Army and People on Phu Quoc Island
Seas and islands
In Phu Quoc Special Zone (An Giang Province), the Coast Guard Region 4 Command has carried out a range of practical and meaningful initiatives to support families under preferential treatment policy, disadvantaged households and people in the area. These compassionate efforts have helped strengthen military-civilian solidarity, further deepening the bonds between the armed forces and the people on this frontline island of the Fatherland.
09:44 | 12/02/2026
Seas and islands
Quang Ninh Steps Up IUU Crackdown Toward Sustainable Fisheries
Seas and islands
Strictly implementing directives from the central authorities and the province, efforts to prevent and combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in association with sustainable fisheries development in Quang Ninh have achieved many positive results in recent times, creating clear improvements in fisheries management.
10:09 | 10/02/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Introducing the “Fun Learning Vietnamese” Book Series for Overseas Vietnamese
On February 9 in Hanoi, the Global Network for Teaching Vietnamese Language and Culture organized the program “Introduction to the Fun Learning Vietnamese Book Series & Early Spring Gathering 2026.”
09:52 | 12/02/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Community in Australia Wraps Banh Chung to Welcome Tet
Every Lunar New Year, members of the social and charitable group “New Sunlight for Children” in Sydney, Australia, come together to wrap banh chung - a tradition they have maintained consistently for many years to preserve national cultural identity while strengthening connections within the Vietnamese community far from home.
14:34 | 09/02/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Gala Yeu Tet 2026 Connects Overseas Vietnamese Children from Many Countries
Held online, Gala Yeu Tet 2026 brought together overseas Vietnamese children from numerous countries, creating a special space for cultural exchange where the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) was told through music, art, and the love for one’s roots nurtured by young generations living far from home.
14:24 | 09/02/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam Calls on Overseas Vietnamese for Breakthrough Ideas and Development Initiatives
On February 8, at the International Convention Center, a delegation of 100 outstanding overseas Vietnamese representatives from 32 countries and territories attending the Homeland Spring 2026 program paid a courtesy visit to Bui Thi Minh Hoai, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
08:10 | 09/02/2026
World
Safran ready to open India engine production in Rafale deal
French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine assembly line in India to meet the country's requirements for local production as the French and Indian governments discuss the purchase of 114 more Rafale jets, its CEO said on Friday.
17:00 | 14/02/2026
World
Nepal interim PM Sushila Karki thanks India for March support
Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki invited Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava for a meeting at Singha Durbar and thanked India for providing technical support and materials to ensure the smooth conduct of the March parliamentary elections.
15:47 | 11/02/2026
World
India’s Foreign Assistance Policy for 2026-27
India’s latest foreign assistance allocations for 2026–27 reveal a familiar but telling pattern: New Delhi is deploying limited fiscal resources where they are most likely to translate into strategic influence.
20:00 | 10/02/2026
World
India, UAE sign $3 billion LNG deal, agree to boost trade and defence ties
The United Arab Emirates and India agreed on Monday to deepen their defence and trade ties, with New Delhi signing a $3bn deal to purchase liquefied natural gas from the UAE, making it Abu Dhabi’s largest customer.
15:02 | 28/01/2026
Travel
International Arrivals to Vietnam Hit New Record in 2025, up Over 20%
The year 2025 marked an impressive growth milestone for Vietnam’s tourism sector, as the number of international visitors to Vietnam reached an all-time high, increasing by more than 20% compared to 2024 and far exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels.
08:16 | 10/01/2026
Travel
New Year’s Day 2026: Vietnam’s Tourism Makes Impressive Start with 3.5 Million Visitors
During the New Year’s Day holiday of 2026 (from January 1 to January 4), Vietnam’s tourism sector is estimated to have welcomed and served approximately 3.5 million visitors.
15:10 | 06/01/2026
Travel
Vibrant Destinations for New Year 2026 Holiday
The 2026 New Year holiday, spanning four days from January 1-4, marks a peak travel season as demand for rest, recreation, and exploration rises.
10:16 | 02/01/2026
Travel
Tourism Industry: 2025's Bright Spot of Economic and Social Growth
In 2025, Vietnam’s tourism sector has not only achieved a full recovery but has set historic records, emerging as a primary engine for socio-economic growth.
16:04 | 27/12/2025
Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse) Weather Forecast
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has released its weather outlook for regions nationwide during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday of the Year of the Horse, from February 13 to 22, 2026 (corresponding to the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year).
Promoting Vietnam’s Ao Dai at London Fashion Week 2026
On February 3 in Hanoi, the project “Ao Dai Fashion Week London 2026”, aimed at promoting Vietnamese culture, was officially introduced to the media and the public under the message “A Runway of Heritage, A Future of Style.”
Dinh Bac Wins Golden Boot at 2026 AFC U23 Championship
Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac claimed the Golden Boot at the AFC U23 Championship 2026 with four goals, setting a historic milestone for Vietnamese football.
Vietnamese Banh My Shines on Global Culinary Map
Every corners of Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and many provinces across the nation, the Vietnamese Banh My has conquered not only local but also global diners. The dish represent an unique culinary harmony, blending a savory fillings with a signature crispy baguette that is irresistible.
Multimedia
Infographic: Members of the 14th Politburo
Multimedia
The first meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee elected the Politburo, the General Secretary and the Secretariat on the morning of January 23.
08:06 | 24/01/2026
Multimedia
WVI Provides Over VND 6.4 Billion in Aid to Families Affected by Storm No. 10 in Thanh Hoa
Multimedia
According to Decision No. 257/QD-UBND dated January 21, 2026, issued by the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee, the emergency international aid is intended to provide relief to disadvantaged households in the communes of Co Lung, Pu Luong, Quy Luong, Trung Thanh, Thien Phu, Phu Xuan, Nam Xuan, Trung Son, Thanh Vinh, Thach Quang, Muong Lat, Quang Chieu, Nhi Son, Tam Chung, and Muong Chanh, which suffered the consequences of Storm No. 10 in 2025.
15:39 | 23/01/2026
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Plan International Vietnam Supports Communities in Da Nang after Typhoon 12 & 13
Multimedia
On 10 December, Plan International Viet Nam, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the Da Nang People’s Committee, carried out the first distribution under an emergency aid package worth VND 1.848 billion to support people affected by Typhoons Fengshen and Kalmaegi.
09:10 | 11/12/2025
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