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.
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.”
Seas and islands
Tet Filled with Solidarity Between Army and People on Phu Quoc Island
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.
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
Recognizing Contributions of Two George School Teachers to Promoting Vietnam-US People-to-People Exchange
On January 21 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a ceremony to present the Medal “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” to Croucher Benjamin James, Head of the Department of History and Social Sciences, and Salamoni Jr. Amedeo, Instructor of Ceramics and Sculpture and Director of the Anderson and Walton Gallery, George School (United States).
16:05 | 22/01/2026
Memorial Service for Peter and Cora Weiss: Messengers of Conscience and Peace
On January 15 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in coordination with the Viet Nam-USA Society, hosted a memorial service for American peace activists Peter and Cora Weiss - close and faithful friends of the Vietnamese people - held in a hybrid format.
18:48 | 15/01/2026
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
National
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 10): Vietnam, RoK Look to Deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
National
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 10): Vietnam, RoK look to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership; UN officially upgrades Vietnam’s peacekeeping police unit to Level 3; Spring Fair 2026 highlights strong potential for Australia–Vietnam business cooperation; High-tech FDI in Vietnam shifts to strategic, long-term investment.
07:00 | 10/02/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 9): Vietnam’s GDP Ranks 32nd Globally, Per Capita Income Rises Sharply
National
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 9): Vietnam Fatherland Front cherishes OV contributions; U.S. vows to work closely with Vietnam for successful APEC Year 2027; Vietnam’s GDP ranks 32nd globally, per capita income rises sharply; Spring Concert 2026 celebrates Vietnam–China friendship.
07:00 | 09/02/2026
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
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
Friendship
Seminar in Cuba Commemorates the 60th Anniversary of Fidel Castro’s Historic Statement on Vietnam
On February 5, a special seminar was held at the University of Havana (Cuba) to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the historic statement by Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro: “For Vietnam, Cuba is ready to shed even its own blood.” The seminar was jointly organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in Cuba, the Ho Chi Minh Vietnam Studies Department (University of Havana), the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), and the Cuba-Vietnam Friendship Association.
16:09 | 10/02/2026
Friendship
Ho Chi Minh City Promotes In-depth People-to-people Exchanges with Australia
The Vietnam - Australia Friendship Association Ho Chi Minh City defines the key orientation of future activities with people-to-people exchanges as the foundation; cultural, educational and tourism cooperation as the pillar; youth as the driving force and sustainable development as the core value.
16:12 | 07/02/2026
Viet's Home
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
Viet's Home
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
Viet's Home
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
Viet's Home
Da Nang’s People-to-People Diplomacy in 2025: Attracting More Than VND 393 Billion in International Aid
On the afternoon of January 29, the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations held a conference to review people-to-people diplomacy activities in 2025 and outline tasks for 2026. Over the past year, people-to-people diplomatic activities across the city recorded notable achievements, particularly in mobilizing and receiving more than VND 393 billion in international aid, making a significant contribution to social welfare and community development.
11:40 | 02/02/2026
Viet's Home
Tet for Flood-Affected Communities: Caring for Tet for Residents in Bac Ninh, Khanh Hoa, and Son La
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Binh Ngo Year 2026, the Viet Nam Red Cross Society, in coordination with local authorities and sponsors, organized the program “Tet for Flood-Affected Communities” in Bac Ninh, Khanh Hoa, and Son La provinces, distributing thousands of gift packages and providing practical support to poor households and those affected by natural disasters, thereby helping local residents celebrate a joyful and warm Tet.
11:25 | 02/02/2026
Viet's Home
International Students Celebrate Vietnamese Tet
Lunar New Year (Tet) is increasingly becoming a familiar cultural gathering for international students at many universities across Vietnam. Through Tet celebrations organized right on campus, students from various countries have opportunities to experience traditional customs, engage in cultural exchanges, and feel a sense of sharing and warmth during the spring holidays while away from home.
14:08 | 29/01/2026
Viet's Home
International Media Highlight Messages of the 14th National Party Congress
On the afternoon of January 23, international press and media outlets simultaneously reported on the closing session of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
22:04 | 24/01/2026
Viet's Home
Vietnam’s Practical Step in Implementing the Convention against Torture
On January 23 in Gia Lai Province, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam, in coordination with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized the international workshop “Introducing the Istanbul Protocol: Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.” The workshop brought together leading United Nations human rights experts and representatives from numerous domestic ministries, sectors, judicial bodies, law enforcement agencies, and medical institutions.
08:10 | 24/01/2026
India's defense budget to boost air force capability, experts say
As the first budget after Operation Sindoor, India’s FY27 defence budget has increased the overall defence spending by 15.2% to INR7,846.8 billion ($86 billion)
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
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
World
India and Arab countries cooperate in energy security and technology
India–Arab relations are often described today through the language of strategic partnerships, energy cooperation, and high-level diplomacy, said the millichronocle.com.
18:48 | 27/01/2026
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
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.
Vietnam Ranks Among World’s Top 4 Most Attractive Culinary Destinations
The American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has announced the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, in which Vietnam was ranked fourth among the 15 countries with the most attractive cuisines in the world.
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
Multimedia
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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