Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Marking the New Year 2026 and ahead of the Lunar New Year, Party General Secretary To Lam on February 10 paid tribute to late Party leaders by offering flowers and incense at memorial sites in Bac Ninh and Hung Yen provinces.
In Bac Ninh’s Phu Khe ward, Party General Secretary Lam and his delegation visited the memorial of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Cu, laying flowers and offering incense in remembrance of a model communist and an outstanding son of the nation. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the groundbreaking of Cam Thach inter-level school and distributed Lunar New Year (Tet) gifts to disadvantaged families and workers in the central province of Thanh Hoa on February 10.
The new school complex will occupy 11,000 sq.m and feature a three-story administration building, a three-story general classroom block, a three-story specialised subject building, a single-story multi-purpose hall, and a three-story canteen and dormitory facility, all outfitted with modern equipment. Read full story
- Social development and social equity are central pillars of Vietnam’s national development strategy, with improvements in people’s living standards serving as a key measure of growth, Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has affirmed.
He made the remarks at the 64th session of the UN Commission for Social Development (CSocD), held in New York from February 2-10, under the theme “Advancing social development and social justice through coordinated, equitable and inclusive policies”. The session brought together ministers, senior labour and social-affairs officials from member states, and representatives of international organisations. Read full story
- In the first month of 2026, Vietnam’s tourism sector achieved a historic breakthrough, recording the highest number of international arrivals ever in a single month. This landmark achievement, unfolding in step with the nation’s new development momentum, strongly reaffirms tourism’s role as a spearhead sector in the new era.
According to official statistics, the country welcomed nearly 2.5 million international visitors in January, up 21.4% month-on-month and 18.5% year-on-year. A representative of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) noted that beyond its impressive scale, this figure reflects a notably positive and balanced growth structure across source markets. Read full story
- A programme discovering Vietnam, held on the morning of February 10 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, has offered visitors a chance to explore and experience a series of traditional royal court ceremonies under the theme “Tong cuu nghinh tan” (farewell to the old, welcome the new), highlighting the cultural depth of the country’s Lunar New Year (Tet).
Organised by the municipal People’s Committee in coordination with the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, the programme recreated a range of ceremonial practices once performed in the royal court. These included the Tien lich ritual, in which calendars were formally distributed to the court and the public; the Thuong tieu ceremony featuring the ceremonial New Year pole erected to ward off evil spirits and welcome spring; the ritual release of carp to send the Kitchen Gods to heaven; and the solemn changing-of-the-guard ceremony inside the imperial citadel. Together, the activities helped audiences better understand the cultural, spiritual and ceremonial order of Vietnam’s feudal past. Read full story
- As the Year of the Horse draws near, bringing high hopes for the nation’s journey into a new era of strong development, localities nationwide are gearing up for New Year’s Eve fireworks displays, serving residents and visitors alike while sending wishes for prosperity and success.
In Hanoi, fireworks will be launched at 34 locations across all wards and communes from 12:00 am to 12:15 am on February 17, featuring tens of thousands of high- and low-altitude fireworks along with dazzling lighting effects. Read full story./.
☕ Afternoon briefing February 9
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
