Tet may change in form, but the spirit of exchanging blessings endures, and a digital envelope sent with sincerity can still carry the warmth of a New Year handshake.
While fireworks and countdown celebrations light up much of the country, New Year’s Eve on Con Dao is markedly subdued. At midnight, the island becomes an “island of candles” as locals gather at Hang Duong Cemetery to pay tribute to national heroes.
Higher temperatures could increase health risks, energy costs, and water demand while dry spells could affect agricultural output, farm incomes, and long-term food security, an expert warned.
Experts say population growth, rising incomes leading to higher consumption, and a chronic lack of waste sorting and enforcement of disposal regulations have created the crisis.
Like their fellows at home, visiting pagodas at the beginning of the year has become a cherished spiritual practice for Vietnamese in France.
Entering 2026 – the first year of implementing the Vietnam – EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Vietnam Trade Office in Belgium and the EU views this as a pivotal time to inject new momentum into trade ties, said Trade Counsellor Tran Ngoc Quan.
Vietnam stands ready to participate in the Gaza reconstruction in line with practical conditions and its capabilities, on the basis of respect for national independence, sovereignty and international law, Ambassador Nguyen Nam Duong stressed.
Ambassador Do Hung Viet shared Vietnam’s priorities in its capacity as President-designate of the NPT Review Conference, affirming its commitment to chairing the conference in a transparent, balanced, and inclusive manner while fully listening to and reflecting the legitimate concerns and interests of all member states.
Around 100 photos by Vietnamese photographers are on display in Hanoi under the theme “Celebrating the Party, Welcoming Spring and the Successful 14th National Party Congress”. The exhibition offers audiences a vivid portrait of a prosperous, strong and steadily developing Vietnam.
Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh called for enhanced capacity building, experience sharing, stronger international cooperation and effective implementation of the recommendations related to Article 16 on preferential treatment for developing countries.
Climate change adaptation remains a top priority in Vietnam’s development strategy and national security outlook through 2050. Vietnam will maintain close cooperation with Japan, UNESCO and other partners to guarantee the project’s effectiveness and advance common goals.
Accordingly, provincial and municipal health departments are required to direct hospitals, centres for disease control and health care facilities to urgently develop plans and carry out medicine procurement to ensure sufficient supply, absolutely avoiding shortages. Medicines must meet quality standards and be sold at reasonable prices, with no sudden price increases allowed.
Shifting to EVs is a key strategy to cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while also reducing fuel costs—helping riders increase income opportunities and strengthen economic security.
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