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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.
PM pays Tet visit to Thanh Hoa
PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed his confidence that the Party organisation, administration, whole political system, armed forces and people of Thanh Hoa will promote solidarity and take drastic actions to fulfill the tasks for 2025 with results better than last year's.
Making Tet cakes with Red Dao people in Cao Bang
As the old year ends and the new year approaches, the Red Dao people in Nguyen Binh district, Cao Bang province, begin their preparations for Tet. They venture into the forest or visit the market to gather dong leaves, mill glutinous rice, and prepare to make “banh chung gu” (hunchback glutinous rice cakes) and brew liquor. During Tet, the Red Dao's cuisine is simple and rustic but carries deep meaning, with banh chung gu serving as the centerpiece of every family celebration.
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State President extends Lunar New Year greetings
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.
Kremlin spokesperson highlights growing Vietnam-Russia ties
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, infrastructure – key catalysts for real estate growth
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.
Welcoming Spring with border guard soldiers
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.
Hoa Binh named among world’s most beautiful destinations: US magazine
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.
Lunar New Year: A warm embrace for every Vietnamese heart far from home
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.
PM visits public security, national defence units on duty during Tet
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.
Increasing domestic consumption needed to spur economic growth
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.
A vibrant spring in Truong Sa
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.
Hang Luoc Flower Market – A preserve of traditional beauty
Hang Luoc Flower Market, is the oldest flower market in Hanoi and a vivid representation of the city’s rich cultural heritage. The market opens only once a year, from the 23rd to the 30th of the 12th lunar month, with the days leading up to the Lunar New Year bringing a bustling, vibrant atmosphere.
Vietnam urged to embrace alternatives to plastics for sustainable future
A research group from the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, is raising urgent concerns about Vietnam’s escalating plastic waste crisis, and advocating for a pivotal shift toward sustainable alternatives.
PM orders settlement of realty manipulation, speculation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch ordering ministries, sectors, and localities to strengthen oversight and address real estate market manipulation and speculation.
UN Secretary-General sends 2025 Lunar New Year greetings
On January 25, 2025, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres sent a message of celebration to member countries and people around the world in honour of the Lunar New Year, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake.
Prime Minister receives Chinese Ambassador
Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei affirmed that the Communist Party of China and the Chinese Government attach great importance to relations with Vietnam, always considering it a priority in China's neighbourhood diplomacy.
Vietnam, UNDP strengthen coastal resilience to climate change
Over 25,000 residents in seven coastal provinces of Vietnam now benefit from storm- and flood-resistant homes, thanks to a climate resilience project running from 2017 to 2024.
Programme supports businesses in practicing ESG
A programme has been launched in Ho Chi Minh City to support businesses in Vietnam in measuring and implementing comprehensive ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) practices in human resources management to improve their competitive edge in the global supply chain.
Special year-end meal in Truong Sa
As the sacred moment of transitioning from the old year to the new approaches, families across the country gather around the year-end meal. However, on the remote islands, soldiers continue to take turns patrolling and guarding. To ensure that these soldiers can also enjoy the New Year’s festivities, Sinh Ton island in Truong Sa district has organised special year-end meals for the troops.
Hanoi workers receive free rides home for Tet celebration
On the morning of January 25 (the 26th of the 12th lunar month), thousands of workers from industrial zones in Hanoi were given free transportation to their hometowns, as part of a programme organised by the Hanoi Labour Federation.
Smooth travel for people heading home for Lunar New Year
As the year draws to a close, especially in the lead-up to the Lunar New Year holiday, traffic density in Hanoi spikes significantly, particularly on major routes leading in and out of the capital. Bus stations also see a surge in activity as people return to their hometowns to celebrate Tet.
13th Party Central Committee convenes meeting in Hanoi
The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam convened a meeting in Hanoi on January 23, under the chair of General Secretary To Lam.
