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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.
Top legislator pays Tet visit to Can Tho, presents gifts to policy beneficiaries
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on January 26 paid a Lunar New Year visit to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, where he extended greetings to the municipal Party Committee’s Standing Board and presented gifts to local heroic mothers, policy beneficiaries, workers, and impoverished households.
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.
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.
Vibrant calligraphy marks 2025 Tet at Temple of Literature
The Spring Calligraphy Festival 2025 opened at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature on January 23, welcoming the Lunar New Year with vibrant displays of calligraphy, traditional art, and cultural heritage.
13th Party Central Committee wraps up meeting
The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam wrapped up its two-day meeting in Hanoi on January 24.
Vietnam’s export to Philippines tops 6 billion USD for first time
Vietnam’s trade with the Philippines has reached an impressive milestone, with turnover exceeding 8.6 billion USD in 2024, up 11% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade.
Hanoi Metro ready for peak Tet travel
Hanoi Metro has prepared to meet increased travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and other major events by ensuring safe and seamless operations.
Vietnamese shoppers spend over 8.5 million USD on ao dai for Tet in one month
Metric, an e-commerce data analytics platform, has released its business report on Tet 2025 ao dai sales. Online platforms, including Shopee and TikTok Shop, generated sales of approximately 8.51 million USD within a one-month period from December 20, 2024, to January 19, 2025.
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.