People have been flocking to Van Mieu (Literature Temple) in downtown Hanoi during the Lunar New Year (Tet) to ask for calligraphy created by scholars to hang at home for good luck, and as home decorations. Tet is also a time for people to capture beautiful moments and enjoy the fresh atmosphere of the capital.
Unlike its usual hustle and bustle, Hanoi awakens on the first morning of Tet in a rare state of calm, embracing the new year with a quiet, understated beauty. As the Year of the Snake begins, new hopes take flight, ushering Vietnam into a future filled with optimism and determination.
On the morning of the first day of the Year of the Snake 2025, Da Nang’s Department of Tourism, along with representatives from Da Nang International Airport, warmly welcomed the city's first visitors of the new year.
Vietnam’s homegrown web browser, Coc Coc, facilitated an impressive nearly 10 billion website visits in 2024, with each user averaging 67 website visits over the year.
Vietnam’s GDP growth is projected to reach 7.5% under normal conditions and up to 8% in an optimistic scenario for 2025, according to a research group at the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV).
The giving and receiving li xi, or lucky money, is one of the most meaningful parts of Vietnam’s Lunar New Year (Tet). The tradition gets everyone — especially little kids — excited during this time of the year. Giving li xi means wishing the person good fortune, letting receivers know that you hope for good things to happen to them.
Vietnam has cemented its position as an attractive destination for foreign businesses looking to expand their operations in Southeast Asia, driven by robust growth and expanding infrastructure.
State President Luong Cuong offered incense in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh at House 67, within the relic site dedicated to him in the Presidential Palace on January 29 (the first day of the first lunar month) on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025.
Party General Secretary To Lam inspected the on-duty situation and combat readiness at the National Cyber Security Centre under the Ministry of Public Security’s Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention, and the Command Centre of the Ministry of National Defence’s Air Defense - Air Force Service in the evening of January 28 – the last day of the lunar year.
Party General Secretary To Lam visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to the Party Organisation, administration and residents of Hanoi on the evening of January 28, the last day of the Year of the Dragon.
In the moment of the transition between the old Year of the Dragon and the New Year of the Snake, State President Luong Cuong, on behalf of leaders of the Party and State, extended his New Year greetings to all people across the country, as well as the Vietnamese community abroad.
Dialogue between Vietnam and Russia is continuously evolving at various levels, from working meetings to high-level and top-tier discussions. This is the key to dynamic growth in the cooperation between the two countries, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
Macroeconomic stability and infrastructure development are set to be the key drivers propelling Vietnam's real estate market to new heights in 2025, according to industry experts.
While families across Vietnam celebrate the Lunar New Year, green-uniformed border guard soldiers remain steadfast, patrolling and safeguarding the country’s peaceful borders and islands.
The northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh has been listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller.
Every spring, the Vietnamese community across Germany joyfully celebrates the traditional Lunar New Year, preserving cherished ties to their homeland. This year’s festivities also marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to units under the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defence on January 27, which are on duty during the Tet festival.
Domestic consumption has rebounded positively, contributing to the 7.09% economic growth recorded last year. However, consumers continue to adopt a cautious approach to spending amid ongoing socio-economic challenges.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on January 26 paid a Lunar New Year visit to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, where he extended greetings to the municipal Party Committee’s Standing Board and presented gifts to local heroic mothers, policy beneficiaries, workers, and impoverished households.
Spring has fully blossomed across the islands of Truong Sa district, Khanh Hoa province. To ensure soldiers and residents in this island district can celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) with joy and peace of mind, a variety of cultural and sports activities have been organised.
Under the scorching sun of South Sudan, where Vietnam’s Level 2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 is on a peacekeeping mission, the warmth of Lunar New Year (Tet) has arrived. The blue-beret soldiers have brought the essence of Vietnamese spring to this distant land.
