Nguyen Van Duoc, Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, attributed the southern metropolis’s socio-economic development achievements partly to important contributions by OV entrepreneurs, scientists, experts, and intellectuals worldwide through investment activities, knowledge transfer, market connection, and promotion of the city’s image.
The embassy underlined that offensive language and inappropriate expressions, including the use of the phrase “importing Vietnamese women”, from anyone must be reviewed seriously, properly acknowledged and corrected in a constructive spirit.
Caring for policy beneficiary families, the poor, workers and disadvantaged groups during Tet remains a consistent policy of the Party and State, said Politburo member and standing member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu.
The Glorious Spring Fair 2026 has drawn tens of thousands of visitors each day during the peak pre-Tet shopping season, highlighting its stature as a major national cultural and commercial event.
Expressing gratitude for the trust and recognition from Russian colleagues and friends, Minh said he was honoured to receive the title, viewing it not only as a personal distinction but also as a responsibility to carry forward the long-standing Vietnam–Russia cooperation in science and education.
Vietnamese enterprises are focusing on consolidating existing export markets while seeking new partners and expanding their presence in Europe at this year’s edition. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Chairman of the Vinafruit, told the Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Germany.
More than just volume, the quality of FDI entering Vietnam has improved. The nation is evolving from a base for basic assembly and processing into a genuine contributor to hi-tech manufacturing and R&D across global value chains.
The US remained the largest importer of Vietnamese goods with a turnover of 13.9 billion USD, while China was its biggest import market, recording 19 billion USD.
Ho Chi Minh City authorities are planning seven bus routes linking major urban hubs to Long Thanh International Airport ahead of its scheduled opening in June.
To meet rising demand from residents returning home for Tet and visitors travelling to the island, transport operators in Co To will continue daily passenger and cargo services to/from the island until the 29th day of the last lunar month, with operations resuming from the second day of the first lunar month (February 18).
Due to the early flowering, about 70% of the garden is considered a total loss, farmer Tran Tan Dac said, adding that although the remaining area has been pre-ordered by traders, prices are only about half of previous years.
The Party and State maintain a firm commitment to pursuing rapid and sustainable development in tandem with social progress and equity, guided by the spirit of “leaving no one behind”.
Hanoi Press and Radio–Television Agency is formed through the merger of Ha Noi Moi newspaper, Kinh te & Do thi newspaper, Phu nu Thu do newspaper, Lao dong Thu do newspaper, Tuoi tre Thu do newspaper and Hanoi Radio and Television.
To accommodate surging travel demand and keep transport operations running smoothly, the PM instructed relevant bodies to boost transport capacity, particularly public passenger services, to ensure seamless connections at railway stations, airports, bus terminals and ferry ports. Authorities were told to ensure that no travellers are left stranded or delayed in returning home for Tet due to a shortage of transport, while strictly preventing fare gouging and unlawful price hikes. Proactive measures to curb traffic accidents and congestion during the peak holiday period were also highlighted.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong underscored the important role of the Vietnamese community in Greece - an inseparable part of the Vietnamese nation as a bridge of friendship contributing to the promotion of people-to-people diplomacy between the two countries.
Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu reaffirmed that the Party and State consistently uphold the principle of placing the people at the centre, stressing that caring for their material and spiritual well-being is both the goal and the driving force of national development.
The programme aims to build modern, sustainable and culturally rich new-style rural areas while promoting comprehensive development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.
The capital will set up 11 high-altitude fireworks sites combined with low-altitude fireworks and pyrotechnic effects, along with 23 low-altitude fireworks sites in various wards and communes
Commuters using e-wallets will receive a full fare waiver, with a maximum of four trips per person per day, with supported payment platforms including VNPT Money, Viettel Money, ShopeePay and ZaloPay.
The inspection aimed to identify grassroots-level difficulties, promptly address technical bottlenecks, require telecommunications enterprises to upgrade their systems, and advise the Government and relevant ministries and sectors on refining mechanisms and policies.
The coordination framework is designed to ensure that the People’s Procuracy can promptly, fully and accurately access information related to public interest civil cases; facilitate the swift and effective verification and collection of documents and evidence; and strengthen the responsibilities of agencies, organisations and individuals in fulfilling their mandates to protect the civil rights of vulnerable groups and public interests.
The indictment stated that in the early hours of July 6, 2025, after consuming intoxicating substances, the suspect drove at excessive speed in Frankfurt, causing a crash that killed Duy Quang and Quang Minh and left their friend Hoang Trung Hieu, 27, who was travelling with them, seriously injured.
The project holds significant political, historical and legal meaning for Da Nang, firmly asserting Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa, while contributing to information dissemination and education on patriotism and the responsibility to safeguard the sovereignty over the nation's seas and islands.
The fact that General Secretary Lam gives special priority to Laos and the Vietnamese community here at the very beginning of his new term has made them feel deeply moved and reassured that they are always protected by the homeland and hold an important place in the heart of the nation, said a Vietnamese people in Laos.
Peach, pear, rhododendron, and mustard flowers from provinces such as Dien Bien, Son La and Lai Chau have created a vivid spring tableau that is both striking and deeply evocative.
A notable highlight of this year’s event is the strong participation of young people in craft demonstrations and in sharing stories of heritage preservation.
On February 4, the Vietnam Red Cross Society, in coordination with the Dak Lak provincial authorities, organised the programme “Tet for Flood-Affected Communities” in Tay Hoa commune. At the event, 1,000 Tet gift packages, worth 1 million VND (38 USD) each, were presented to poor households, policy beneficiary families facing hardship, victims of Agent Orange, elderly people living alone, persons with disabilities, those with serious illnesses, and families affected by storms and floods.
From this year, holders of TOPIK Level 3 or higher are allowed to use their TOPIK results to replace the foreign-language subject, with the converted score counted for both graduation and university admission.
