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As the warmth of family reunions lingers and the scent of peach and ochna blossoms fills the spring air, the festival season awakens across Vietnam. From the northern mountains to the fertile deltas, crowds gather at communal houses, temples, and pagodas. Throughout thousands of years of history, festivals have become a vital cultural activity-the spiritual heartbeat of the Vietnamese people every spring.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on February 20 morning (local time) as part of his trip to Washington D.C. to attend the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace.

Alongside promoting its strengths in historical tourism, the northwestern province of Dien Bien has stepped up efforts to develop tourism in close connection with the preservation of natural landscapes and indigenous cultural values.

The statue of Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh preserved at Quang Cung Temple in the northern province of Ninh Binh is regarded as one of the most remarkable masterpieces of Vietnamese spiritual sculpture.

2025 marked a pivotal shift in national development as a major institutional breakthrough unfolds, positioning science, technology, and innovation as key drivers of growth. 

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam attended the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace in Washington D.C. on February 19 morning (local time) at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, who is also the Board’s Founding Chairman.

After more than 11 years of participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations, Vietnam has left strong and positive impressions at missions in South Sudan, the Central African Republic and the Abyei Area. Drawing from a deep aspiration for peace shaped by a history of war, today’s Vietnam is asserting itself as a responsible nation, making active contributions to global peace and security.

At the newly launched exhibition space showcasing Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognised documentary heritage and outstanding national archives in Hanoi, visitors are being offered a rare chance to view a collection of exceptionally valuable historical documents.

Spring in Vietnam is not only a season of renewal and reunion, but also a time for refined cultural traditions. Among the most cherished Lunar New Year pastimes, as reflected in the old saying “First calligraphy, second paintings, third ceramics, fourth woodcraft,” calligraphy holds a special place in Vietnamese culture.

Boeing and Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a member of Sun Group, on February 18 signed an agreement for the purchase of 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner wide-body aircraft, in a deal valued at approximately 22.5 billion USD.

Party General Secretary To Lam witnessed the signing and exchange of contracts and cooperation agreements in key sectors such as science and technology, digital transformation, aviation, and health care in Washington D.C on the afternoon of February 18 (local time).

In recent years, seasonal flower tourism has flourished in Vietnam’s northern mountainous provinces. Beyond being a fleeting trend, flower-sightseeing is evolving into a signature tourism product, opening up numerous development opportunities for various localities.

Bat Trang traditional pottery village in Hanoi is entering a new season of creativity. From earth and fire, shaped by the skilful hands of artisans, symbolic creatures embodying the beliefs and aspirations of the Vietnamese people gradually come to life. Among them is a collection of sacred ceramic horse figures, carrying the spirit of the Year of the Horse.

In the festive atmosphere of the early spring days, the Hoan Kiem Lake area, the heart of Hanoi, has become a cultural venue attracting crowds of residents and visitors. Along the pedestrian street, the art exhibition “Ma Dao” stands out. Inspired by the horse - a zodiac animal deeply embedded in Vietnamese history, culture and spiritual life - the exhibition traces the journey of the “Noble Horse” from legend and history to beliefs and trade-driven development.

Around 100 photos by Vietnamese photographers are on display in Hanoi under the theme “Celebrating the Party, Welcoming Spring and the Successful 14th National Party Congress”. The exhibition offers audiences a vivid portrait of a prosperous, strong and steadily developing Vietnam.

The 550-billion-USD export target has emerged as a major stress test for Vietnam’s trade sector in 2026, as heightened global uncertainties and the diminishing returns of an extensive growth model sharpen concerns over how to sustain expansion without undermining long-term stability.

The artwork themed “Vinh quy bai to” (Return Home in Glory), currently displayed at the Thai Hoc House of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, is a unique, one-of-a-kind creation. The spectacular carving illustrates the scene of a traditional procession whereby a man who has passed a royal exam to be eligible to work in the court, returns home to pay tribute to his ancestors to the tumultuous welcome of the whole village.

As Tet approaches, creative spaces across Hanoi are becoming livelier than ever, with hands-on workshops for children and families drawing strong interest. This year, the horse, the zodiac animal of the Year of the Horse, takes centre stage, brought to life through materials such as paper, wood and fabric, symbolising strength, resilience and a positive beginning for the new year.

Peach blossoms are now in full bloom across hillsides, village paths and traditional Hmong homes in the community-based tourism village of Sin Suoi Ho in Lai Chau province, creating a vivid spring landscape that draws visitors to the area.

With a wide range of activities designed to preserve and promote traditional Lunar New Year values within Hanoi’s distinctive heritage spaces, the “Tet Viet – Tet Pho” (Vietnamese Tet in the Old Quarter) 2026 has offered residents and visitors a rich array of engaging experiences.