Fishermen Eagerly Set Sail at the Beginning of Spring Seas and islands

Fishermen Eagerly Set Sail at the Beginning of Spring

In the early days of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026, fishermen in Dak Lak, Thanh Hoa, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai and other localities simultaneously headed offshore to seek good fortune from the sea. Alongside hopes for favorable weather and abundant catches, they have heightened their awareness of legal compliance, saying no to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, thereby joining the nation’s efforts to soon have the European Commission’s “yellow card” lifted.
Foreigners Satisfied with Cost of Living in Vietnam Expats in Vietnam

Foreigners Satisfied with Cost of Living in Vietnam

According to InterNations - a platform specializing in assessing the quality of life of expatriate communities worldwide, Vietnam has once again been voted the country with the lowest cost of living in the world in 2026. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Vietnam has held this position.
Vietnamese Tet - Where “Friends from Afar” Find a Sense of Belonging Expats in Vietnam

Vietnamese Tet - Where “Friends from Afar” Find a Sense of Belonging

From pots of banh chung simmering over red embers through the night, to family reunion meals and the red envelopes exchanged at the start of the year, the Lunar New Year is not only a traditional celebration of the Vietnamese people but has also become a profound cultural experience for many foreigners living and working in Vietnam.
People-to-People Diplomacy: Change to Reach Further

People-to-People Diplomacy: Change to Reach Further

Spring is always a season of new beginnings and hope. With a 75-year tradition as its foundation, under the leadership of the Party, the State, and the Viet Nam Fatherland Front, and with the determination of the entire system, Viet Nam’s people-to-people diplomacy possesses all the necessary conditions to undertake a strong transformation: changing to elevate capacity, changing to adapt, changing to proactively open new spaces for cooperation, and to reach further in its mission of connecting the people of Viet Nam with peoples around the world.
07:05 | 17/02/2026
Outstanding Highlights of Viet Nam’s People-to-People Diplomacy in 2025

Outstanding Highlights of Viet Nam’s People-to-People Diplomacy in 2025

The year 2025 marked a dynamic and effective period for Viet Nam’s people-to-people diplomacy. Amid complex developments in the global and regional landscape, the activities of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) were implemented with clear innovations in mindset, approaches, content, and methods. These efforts contributed to expanding cooperation and spreading Viet Nam’s values of peace and humanity to the international community, affirming its role as a pillar of Viet Nam’s comprehensive and modern diplomacy.
19:19 | 16/02/2026
Promoting People-to-People Cooperation on the Occasion of the 55th Anniversary of Vietnam-Chile Relations

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”

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
Party Leader Attends Launch of Tree Planting Festival in Hanoi National

Party Leader Attends Launch of Tree Planting Festival in Hanoi

National
Each locality must select right species to cultivate in right locations, ensure tight and long-term management, and foster a love for nature in the community, especially the younger generation, the Party leader demanded.
15:02 | 24/02/2026
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 24): Vietnam Considers Intel Long-term Strategic Partner in Semiconductor Industry National

Vietnam News Today (Feb. 24): Vietnam Considers Intel Long-term Strategic Partner in Semiconductor Industry

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Vietnam News Today (Feb. 24): Vietnam considers Intel long-term strategic partner in semiconductor industry; Stronger push to attract FDI from the start of 2026; Nearly 1,070 flights handled in single day at HCMC’s busiest airport; Ho Chi Minh City records over 667 million USD in Tet tourism revenue.
07:00 | 24/02/2026
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 22): Vietnamese FM Meets Counterparts of UAE, Egypt and Türkiye National

Vietnam News Today (Feb. 22): Vietnamese FM Meets Counterparts of UAE, Egypt and Türkiye

National
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 22): Vietnam and US vow to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; Vietnamese FM meets counterparts of UAE, Egypt and Türkiye; Vietnam eyes deeper economic partnership with France in key future industries; Tet tourism surges across Vietnam.
07:00 | 22/02/2026
People-to-People Diplomacy: Change to Reach Further Friendship

People-to-People Diplomacy: Change to Reach Further

Spring is always a season of new beginnings and hope. With a 75-year tradition as its foundation, under the leadership of the Party, the State, and the Viet Nam Fatherland Front, and with the determination of the entire system, Viet Nam’s people-to-people diplomacy possesses all the necessary conditions to undertake a strong transformation: changing to elevate capacity, changing to adapt, changing to proactively open new spaces for cooperation, and to reach further in its mission of connecting the people of Viet Nam with peoples around the world.
07:05 | 17/02/2026
Outstanding Highlights of Viet Nam’s People-to-People Diplomacy in 2025 Focus

Outstanding Highlights of Viet Nam’s People-to-People Diplomacy in 2025

The year 2025 marked a dynamic and effective period for Viet Nam’s people-to-people diplomacy. Amid complex developments in the global and regional landscape, the activities of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) were implemented with clear innovations in mindset, approaches, content, and methods. These efforts contributed to expanding cooperation and spreading Viet Nam’s values of peace and humanity to the international community, affirming its role as a pillar of Viet Nam’s comprehensive and modern diplomacy.
19:19 | 16/02/2026
Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations: Spreading Values of Peace in Heart of Capital Friendship

Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations: Spreading Values of Peace in Heart of Capital

The Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations has identified 2026 as a pivotal year to further enhance the effectiveness of people-to-people diplomacy, consolidate the foundation of peace, strengthen friendship exchanges, and expand international cooperation, thereby making practical contributions to the capital’s integration and sustainable development.
09:51 | 16/02/2026
G4 Ambassadors to Vietnam Extend Greetings for the New Year of the Horse 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
Foreigners Satisfied with Cost of Living in Vietnam Expats in Vietnam

Foreigners Satisfied with Cost of Living in Vietnam

According to InterNations - a platform specializing in assessing the quality of life of expatriate communities worldwide, Vietnam has once again been voted the country with the lowest cost of living in the world in 2026. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Vietnam has held this position.
10:43 | 24/02/2026
Vietnamese Tet - Where “Friends from Afar” Find a Sense of Belonging Expats in Vietnam

Vietnamese Tet - Where “Friends from Afar” Find a Sense of Belonging

From pots of banh chung simmering over red embers through the night, to family reunion meals and the red envelopes exchanged at the start of the year, the Lunar New Year is not only a traditional celebration of the Vietnamese people but has also become a profound cultural experience for many foreigners living and working in Vietnam.
09:11 | 22/02/2026
Ho Chi Minh’s Legacy in the Land of Roses - Bulgaria Viet's Home

Ho Chi Minh’s Legacy in the Land of Roses - Bulgaria

Ho Chi Minh’s legacy is not only preserved in Vietnam but also lives on vividly in many countries around the world, including the Republic of Bulgaria - the Land of Roses.
08:14 | 21/02/2026
Vietnam Continues to Work with UNESCO to Safeguard Cultural Diversity in the Digital Era Viet's Home

Vietnam Continues to Work with UNESCO to Safeguard Cultural Diversity in the Digital Era

Attending the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (hereinafter referred to as the 2005 Convention), held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to effectively implementing the Convention while emphasizing the need to strengthen international cooperation and refine implementation mechanisms in the digital environment amid the rapid development of technology and artificial intelligence.
15:07 | 19/02/2026
Inviting Ancestors Home for Tet Viet's Home

Inviting Ancestors Home for Tet

“Go to the cemetery and invite your grandparents home to celebrate Tet, my child.” That familiar reminder echoes in many Vietnamese families as the year draws to a close.
22:47 | 16/02/2026
Universities In Vietnam Organize Tet Activities For International Students Viet's Home

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
Zhi Shan Foundation Sent Tet gifts to Over 3,000 Children in Mountainous Region of Quang Tri Viet's Home

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
Hai Phong Brings Lunar New Year Gifts to Disadvantaged Families in Tran Phu Commune Viet's Home

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

The billions given to charity by ordinary Indians every year

The How India Gives 2025 report, produced by the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP) at Ashoka University, challenges the conventional narrative that organised, institutional money dominates the country's giving landscape.
The billions given to charity by ordinary Indians every year

India leapfrogged as systems built on open-source architecture, APIs

AI is a hugely transformational technology which is going to disrupt every single way of life, former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Tuesday, emphasising it must be accessible, affordable, accountable, and multilingual to avoid deepening global inequalities.
India leapfrogged as systems built on open-source architecture, APIs
Gia Lai Determined to Remove IUU “Yellow Card” for Fisheries Seas and islands

Gia Lai Determined to Remove IUU “Yellow Card” for Fisheries

Seas and islands
Amid the vibrant atmosphere of the 2026 Binh Ngo Lunar New Year, functional forces across Gia Lai province have established a 24/7 duty formation at the provincial fishing port system, resolutely implementing measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
11:18 | 24/02/2026
Fishermen Eagerly Set Sail at the Beginning of Spring Seas and islands

Fishermen Eagerly Set Sail at the Beginning of Spring

Seas and islands
In the early days of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026, fishermen in Dak Lak, Thanh Hoa, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai and other localities simultaneously headed offshore to seek good fortune from the sea. Alongside hopes for favorable weather and abundant catches, they have heightened their awareness of legal compliance, saying no to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, thereby joining the nation’s efforts to soon have the European Commission’s “yellow card” lifted.
11:03 | 24/02/2026
Celebrating the Lunar New Year on Truong Sa Island Seas and islands

Celebrating the Lunar New Year on Truong Sa Island

Seas and islands
Amid the joyful atmosphere of the first days of the Lunar New Year (the first day of Tet Binh Ngo 2026), in Bac Cam Ranh Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, officers and soldiers of Naval Region 4 organized a wide range of meaningful and practical activities, creating a vibrant spirit of emulation from the very beginning of spring. From the mainland to the remote islands, the New Year was welcomed in a warm and cheerful atmosphere while maintaining a high level of combat readiness. Units strictly upheld duty regulations, including command duty, combat readiness duty, air defense duty, patrols, and guard shifts, ensuring absolute safety in all aspects.
09:17 | 20/02/2026
Party Chief Meets with Representatives of Vietnamese Community, Agencies in US Overseas Vietnamese

Party Chief Meets with Representatives of Vietnamese Community, Agencies in US

The Party chief noted that the Vietnamese community in the US is increasingly integrating deeply, always looking towards the homeland with a desire to make practical contributions to the cause of national construction and defence.
15:10 | 20/02/2026
Vietnamese Communities in Russia, the United States, Canada, and Poland Celebrate the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026 Overseas Vietnamese

Vietnamese Communities in Russia, the United States, Canada, and Poland Celebrate the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026

The Vietnamese communities in Russia, the United States, Canada, and Poland have organized a wide range of activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026, imbued with strong national cultural identity, strengthening intergenerational bonds and promoting Vietnam’s image to international friends.
14:56 | 18/02/2026
Vietnamese Expatriates in Thailand, Germany, and Russia celebrate Tet with Deep Affection Toward Homeland Overseas Vietnamese

Vietnamese Expatriates in Thailand, Germany, and Russia celebrate Tet with Deep Affection Toward Homeland

On the Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse), Vietnamese representative offices in Thailand, the Russian Federation, and the Federal Republic of Germany organized solemn and heartwarming Tet celebrations, attracting a large number of overseas Vietnamese to participate.
16:05 | 16/02/2026
Introducing the “Fun Learning Vietnamese” Book Series for Overseas Vietnamese 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
High-Level Segment of 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council Opens in Geneva World

High-Level Segment of 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council Opens in Geneva

On February 23, at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland, the High-Level Segment of the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was officially opened. The event has drawn significant attention from the international community and member state delegations at a time when the global human rights system is facing profound challenges.
14:31 | 24/02/2026
US Media Commend Vietnam’s Role in Global Peace Efforts World

US Media Commend Vietnam’s Role in Global Peace Efforts

International media outlets and officials have recently praised Vietnam’s increasingly proactive role in efforts to promote peace, stability, and international cooperation, as demonstrated by the participation of the country’s top Party and State leaders in major global forums.
13:17 | 22/02/2026
Vietnam Officially Becomes Association Country of International Energy Agency (IEA) World

Vietnam Officially Becomes Association Country of International Energy Agency (IEA)

On February 19, the 2026 Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA) officially approved the proposal to grant Vietnam the status of an Association Country of the organization.
13:03 | 22/02/2026
Key pacts signed as PM Modi hosts France's Macron for plane cooperation World

Key pacts signed as PM Modi hosts France's Macron for plane cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai and held bilateral talks to strengthen India-France relations, upgrading them to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership.
07:00 | 20/02/2026
Vietnam Remains One of the World’s Most “Affordable” Destinations in 2026 Travel

Vietnam Remains One of the World’s Most “Affordable” Destinations in 2026

According to the French online newspaper Journal du Net (JDN), Vietnam is emerging as one of the world’s most affordable destinations, particularly attractive to Europeans seeking a place to live or enjoy an extended stay.
10:15 | 22/02/2026
Nearly 4,200 Cruise Passengers “First-Foot” Da Nang During the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026 Travel

Nearly 4,200 Cruise Passengers “First-Foot” Da Nang During the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026

In the early days of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026, Da Nang consecutively welcomed international cruise ships carrying nearly 4,200 European and American visitors for sightseeing tours. The arrivals created a vibrant atmosphere from the very beginning of the year and signaled a promising start to the city’s marine tourism season.
16:16 | 20/02/2026
International Arrivals to Vietnam Hit New Record in 2025, up Over 20% 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
New Year’s Day 2026: Vietnam’s Tourism Makes Impressive Start with 3.5 Million Visitors 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

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).
Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse) Weather Forecast

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.”
Promoting Vietnam’s Ao Dai at London Fashion Week 2026

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.
Dinh Bac Wins Golden Boot at 2026 AFC U23 Championship

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.
Vietnamese Banh My Shines on Global Culinary Map
Infographic: Members of the 14th Politburo 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
WVI Provides Over VND 6.4 Billion in Aid to Families Affected by Storm No. 10 in Thanh Hoa 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
Plan International Vietnam Supports Communities in Da Nang after Typhoon 12 & 13 Multimedia

Plan International Vietnam Supports Communities in Da Nang after Typhoon 12 & 13

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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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