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Hanoi offers free parking, public transport during Lunar New Year
During Tet, Hanoi offers free parking at selected schools and locations surrounding central heritage sites. In addition, single-journey fares are waived on the Cat Linh–Ha Dong and Nhon–Hanoi Station metro lines, while subsidised public bus services across the city are operating free of charge during the holiday period.
Happy Tet 2026 Spreading the soul of Vietnam’s Lunar New Year
Set within the heritage space of the Thang Long Citadel, the programme “Happy Tet 2026 - Tet is Happiness” is vividly re-enacting the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year. The event is drawing large crowds of locals and international.
Distinctive Lunar New Year customs of Muong people in Phu Tho
Lunar New Year, also known as the traditional New Year of the Muong ethnic group, has long been a distinctive cultural custom imbued with strong humanistic values, preserved and passed down through generations of the Muong community in Phu Tho province. For the Muong people, this is the biggest and most important festival of the year, a sacred moment for descendants to pay tribute to their ancestors and heaven and earth, and to pray for peace and prosperity in the year ahead.
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Party leader receives President and CEO of US’s GE Vernova
Party General Secretary To Lam received Scott Strazik, President and CEO of US energy equipment firm GE Vernova, in Hanoi on March 9.
Ao dai beauty show highlights Vietnamese culture in Macau
The elegance of Vietnam’s traditional dress, the Ao dai, took center stage at a cultural event held in the Macau Special Administrative Region, China, where members of the Vietnamese community gathered to celebrate its beauty and cultural significance.
Human resources training key to effective operation of int’l finance centre
A training course for managers of the Vietnam International Financial Centre has recently opened at Vietnam-Germany University in Ho Chi Minh City. The programme aims to build a workforce capable of operating a global financial centre in Vietnam.
Central Highlands peace-praying ritual staged in Hanoi
Central Highlands ethnic communities recreated their traditional season-praying and peace-praying festival at the “Spring Colours Across the Country” event in Hanoi.
Hanoi exhibition allows visitors to engage directly with world documentary heritage
Numerous residents and visitors took part in a series of interactive activities in an exhibition titled “Admiring Imperial Annotations - Preserving Woodblock Imprints” recently held in Hanoi.
Prime Minister attends Ban Flower Festival 2026 in Dien Bien province
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 Ban Flower Festival in the northwestern province of Dien Bien Province on March 8, calling on the locality to make tourism a key driver of growth for both the province and the wider Northwest region.
Truong Sa voters cast early ballots for National Assembly, local council elections
Voters at 20 of the 22 polling stations in the Truong Sa Special Zone (Spratly) in Khanh Hoa Province cast their ballots on March 8 in early voting for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, one week ahead of the nationwide election day on March 15.
PM calls for boosting agricultural development in northwestern region
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 8 morning offered incense to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh, heroes and martyrs, as part of his working visit to Dien Bien province and in the lead up to the 72nd anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7).
DIY toy-making trend on the rise
In recent years, DIY (Do It Yourself) activities, including handmade toys, have grown increasingly popular. DIY refers to creating products by hand, based on personal creativity and individual needs.
Vietnam’s textile sector shifts toward value-driven growth
After a strong rebound in 2025, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is entering 2026 with greater flexibility and a renewed strategic focus. The lessons learned over the past year have prepared the sector to cope with slower global growth, rising protectionism and increasingly shorter order cycles.
Cat Ba targets over 4.75 million tourist arrivals in 2026
Home to dramatic limestone karsts, pristine beaches, and one of the world’s most unique marine ecosystems, Cat Ba has increasingly positioned itself as a standout destination in the northern port city of Hai Phong.
New resolution to break logjam in social housing market
The Politburo’s Resolution 68, recently issued with sweeping orientations on institutional reform and private sector growth, is drawing attention from experts as a potential game-changer that could finally dismantle the entrenched obstacles stifling Vietnam’s social housing market.
Hanoi steps up polling station inspections, boosts digital transformation in election preparations
Preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term are being finalised nationwide to ensure the vote is conducted democratically, in line with the law, and becomes a true festival for the people. In Hanoi, working delegations from the municipal Party Committee have conducted field inspections to review preparations and address emerging issues.
PM inspects construction progress of Gia Binh International Airport
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 7 inspected the progress of the Gia Binh International Airport project in the northern province of Bac Ninh and a road connecting the airport with Hanoi capital city.
Vietnam steps up efforts to boost domestic trade
Amid continuing global economic uncertainty, Vietnam’s domestic market has emerged as a vital pillar, providing a firm foundation for national economic growth. Developing domestic trade is a long-term strategic direction that requires close coordination among all stakeholders.
Vietnamese artist spends half a century painting sacred horses
In Vietnam’s contemporary art scene, few artists have devoted nearly their entire careers to a single subject. For painter Le Tri Dung, that subject is the horse, a theme he has pursued for almost half a century, leaving a distinctive mark on modern Vietnamese art.
Efforts made to preserve Nha Xa silk
Nha Xa silk village (formerly in Ha Nam province), now part of Duy Tan commune in Ninh Binh province, is renowned for its soft and durable mulberry silk, which embodies the finest traditions of Vietnamese craftsmanship. With more than 700 years of history, silk weaving is deeply rooted in the area’s cultural and economic life.
Vietnam crowned as world’s most affordable expat destination for fifth straight year
Vietnam has once again been voted as the world’s most affordable country for expats in 2026, securing the top spot for the fifth consecutive year, according to the French newswire Journal du Net.
2026 inspection-supervision decision for National Assembly Party Committee's Standing Board announced
A delegation of the Party Central Committee’s Politburo and Secretariat led by General Secretary To Lam on March 6 held a conference to announce the two bodies’ 2026 inspection and supervision decision for the Standing Board of the National Assembly Party Committee.
Voting opens for 20th Devotion Awards 2026
A highlight of the 20th Devotion Awards is the introduction of official ambassadors for the first time. Singers Soobin Hoang Son and Hoa Minzy have been named ambassadors for the Devotion Awards 2026.
