National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on February 2 requested the NA Committee on Legal and Judicial Affairs to remain worthy of being the leading strategic advisory body on constitutional and legislative affairs while addressing a ceremony marking the 80th founding anniversary of the committee (March 4, 1944 – 2026).
The inaugural Spring Fair 2026 unfolds as a vibrant tableau welcoming the Lunar New Year, with each booth designed as a “heritage space” that projects the image of a dynamic and confident Vietnam.
The Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on February 2 held the second consultative conference to finalise a preliminary list of candidates from central agencies, organisations and units nominated to run for deputies of the 16th National Assembly (NA).
Hanoi will operate six additional bus routes from February 2 to 8 to facilitate travel for residents and visitors to the Spring Fair 2026 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Dong Anh commune, according to the municipal Department of Construction.
With the largest tea-growing area and the highest product value per hectare nationwide, the northern province of Thai Nguyen is accelerating digital transformation and VietGAP practices to strengthen its tea brand. By linking production with deep processing and experiential tourism, the province aims to bring its tea products further into international markets.
With strong momentum from the start of the year, Toyota Vietnam expects to maintain positive business performance in the coming months, contributing to the continued vibrancy of the country’s automobile market in 2026.
Hoang Ninh, Deputy Director of the E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency under the MoIT, said the forum was organised at the very beginning of 2026 to promptly update guidance and ensure unified implementation ahead of the enforcement of new mechanisms and policies, thereby helping localities and businesses proactively prepare, ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and improve the quality of development.
With a trade volume of around 2.5 billion CHF (3.2 billion USD), Vietnam is already Switzerland's third most important trading partner in the ASEAN region.
In his opening speech at the First National Cultural Conference, President Ho Chi Minh put forward the guiding principle that “culture lights the way for the nation.”
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening ceremony of the first Vietnam Glorious Spring Fair 2026 in Hanoi on February 2 morning.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening ceremony of the first Spring Fair 2026 opened in Hanoi on February 2 morning.
A spring food festival was recently held at a Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school in Vientiane to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2026 and the success of the Party Congresses in both Vietnam and Laos. The event was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam, along with representatives of the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports.
In recent days, hundreds of charcoal kilns in the coastal villages of Dien Chau commune, Nghe An province, have been kept burning as residents work tirelessly to grill sea fish for the Tet market. The traditional craft not only generates income for hundreds of households and provides stable employment for thousands of local workers, but also adds diversity and a distinctive character to the economic structure of fishing villages with long-standing maritime traditions.
On January 7, 2026, on behalf of the Politburo, Party General Secretary To Lam signed and promulgated Resolution 80 on the development of Vietnamese culture. The resolution sets out a vision to 2045 of building and developing a socialist-oriented Vietnamese culture, in which people are placed at the centre, serving as both the subject and the driving force of development.
The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam has concluded successfully, leaving deep impressions not only at home but also drawing wide attention from the international community. In today’s episode, we’ll look back at notable international assessments of the significance and outcomes of this major political event of Vietnam.
On February 1, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who is also Chairman of the National Election Council, led a working delegation to inspect preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term in centrally run Can Tho city.
In recent years, Hung Yen has been known not only for its longan specialty but also for rapid growth in flower and ornamental plant cultivation. With a modern approach to agricultural production, many households have earned billions of dong, underscoring the sector’s role in sustainable development.
Amidst the pace of modern life, the Thai ethnic communities in the villages of Mai Chau commune, northern province of Phu Tho, continue to preserve the new rice festival as a sacred cultural tradition linked to the seasonal harvest. As the rice ripens and granaries fill, locals gather to express their gratitude to the heaven, the earth, and their ancestors for a bountiful crop.
Located at the upper reaches of the Mekong Delta and serving as a gateway to the sea, An Giang province has rich resources for community-based tourism, marked by the cultural convergence of Cham, Khmer and Kinh communities, landscapes and traditional craft villages.
The central province of Gia Lai has been intensifying communications to raise public awareness of the prevention of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, particularly following the Government's issuance of Decree 301 that amends and supplements a 2024 decree on administrative penalties in the fisheries sector.
On January 7, 2026, on behalf of the Politburo, Party General Secretary To Lam signed and promulgated Resolution 80 on the development of Vietnamese culture. The resolution was issued as the country enters a new stage of development marked by growing demands for rapid and sustainable growth, with closer integration between economic, political and social development, and culture and people.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for faster digital transformation, greener development, more efficient resource use, smarter governance, and greater harmony of interests among private enterprises.
Within less than a year, the Politburo has issued two landmark resolutions shaping Vietnam’s economic development. From Resolution 68 on the private sector to Resolution 79 on the state sector, a clear and consistent message has emerged: these are two vital forces that must work together to drive breakthroughs in a new development era.
These days, the Moc Chau National Tourism Area in the northern mountainous province of Son La is entering the ripe persimmon season, with orchards across the plateau laden with fruit and attracting large numbers of visitors.
Huoi Man is one of 21 villages in the border commune of Nhon Mai in the central province of Nghe An. After more than 70 years of settlement, the village is home to over 30 households, all belonging to the Mong ethnic group. A visit to Huoi Man offers a glimpse into a distinctive cultural space shaped by the traditions and customs of the Mong community.
Rising electricity demand is heightening the need to ensure national energy security. In this context, a series of key resolutions issued by the Party and the National Assembly, featuring breakthrough mechanisms and policies, are expected to spur investment in energy development.
During the 2021–2025 period, greater attention was given to cultural and social sectors, social welfare was ensured, and the living standards of the people continued to improve. According to the United Nations, Vietnam ranked 46th in the World Happiness Index in 2025, rising 37 places compared with 2020.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam talked over the phone with Secretary-General of the People’s Action Party (PAP) and Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong on January 30, suggesting a Party-to-Party dialogue mechanism be set up soon as a measure for enhancing bilateral ties.
