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Ninh Binh ensures security for election day

As the country prepares for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, Ninh Binh provincial Police have proactively implemented a range of measures to ensure security and social order across the locality. With the coordination of authorities at all levels and relevant sectors, the police force is determined to maintain absolute security and safety for election day, enabling voters in the province to exercise their rights and civic duties in a democratic, safe and lawful environment. Photo: Thuy Dung – VNA

Bauhinia in full bloom attract visitors to Son La

Vietnam welcomes nearly 4.7 million foreign visitors in January–February

Vietnamese community in Belgium celebrates International Women’s Day

NA and People’s Council elections: Early voting held in Truong Sa, Tho Chau and border communes

New civic heart in urban core: No.1 Ly Thai To Park officially opens in Ho Chi Minh City

The 4.3-hectare site, located in the urban core and once associated with significant natural, historical, and spiritual values, had remained unused for years. Its transformation reflects the city’s determination to return land to the public and to build a sustainable and compassionate living environment for residents

Homeland Spring Festival highlights Vietnamese culture in Northeast Thailand

Participants shared emotional moments at the gathering, saying the event helped them reconnect with traditional Tet customs and maintain close ties with the homeland despite living abroad for decades.

State leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at House 67

President Cuong expressed his profound gratitude for the immense contributions of President Ho Chi Minh - the beloved leader of the Vietnamese nation, who dedicated and sacrificed his entire life for the independence and freedom of the country and the happiness of the people.

Nhan Vuc flower village in Phu Tho bursts into bloom ahead of Tet

In the days leading up to the 2026 Year of the Horse, Nhan Vuc Flower Village in Xuan Lang Commune, Phu Tho Province, is ablaze with colors, brimming with the spirit of spring. Gardens of chrysanthemums, lilies, roses and dahlias are meticulously tended to bloom on schedule, creating a vibrant and lively spring scene. Farmers are busy caring for, trimming and transporting flowers to the market to meet rising Tet demand. Photo: Hoang Hung – VNA

Hanoi waives public transport fares during Tet holiday

During the same period, the Hanoi Traffic Operation Centre, in coordination with bus operators, will also waive fares on subsidised bus services. The programme will apply to 128 subsidised routes citywide over the nine days, with passengers granted tickets according to route pricing but paying no fare.

Sun Group’s world record holding water park officially opens in Vung Tau

As the flagship zone of Sun World Vung Tau, Aqua Adventure spans 15 hectares and features 20 major attractions with nearly 100 high speed water slides. Holding multiple world records, it stands among the region’s leading water parks in both scale and advanced technology integration.

Vietnamese communities abroad preserve traditions, strengthen bonds with homeland

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) is approaching, Vietnamese communities across the world are coming together to welcome this important festival, preserving traditional customs while nurturing a shared sense of belonging, identity and connection with their homeland.

Horse-shaped ornamental kumquat trees draw attention ahead of Tet

Ornamental kumquat trees uniquely shaped like horses are being introduced by garden owners in Van Giang district, Hung Yen province to meet demand during Tet in the Year of the Horse.

First Vietnam Glorious Spring Fair 2026: Digital Transformation Imprints

Digital transformation is at the heart of the first Vietnam Glorious Spring Fair 2026, shaping every step from event organisation and promotion to on-site and online commercial transactions.

Coastal localities in Quang Tri gear up for elections

In recent days, coastal communes and wards in Quang Tri Province have been actively preparing for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure. Local authorities are stepping up communication on the election schedule and regulations among all segments of the population, especially fishermen who spend extended periods at sea. Photo: Ta Chuyen – VNA

Party leader attends ground-breaking of inter-level boarding school in Dak Lak

Party General Secretary To Lam attended a ground-breaking ceremony for Ea Rok Primary and Secondary Boarding School in Dak Lak province, jointly organised by the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the provincial People’s Committee on February 11. The project is regarded as having practical significance for education and training, as well as for the socio-economic development of the province. Photo: Thong Nhat – VNA

Gold-plated horse mascots from Kieu Ky in high demand ahead of 2026 Year of the Horse

Promoting the essence of Vietnam’s only traditional gold-leaf gilding craft village, artisans in Kieu Ky Village (Gia Lam, Hanoi) are busy completing sophisticated gold-plated horse mascots for the Tet market. The combination of traditional handicraft techniques and refined design not only creates high-end feng shui artworks but also affirms the enduring vitality of cultural heritage in modern life. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNA

Ethnic communities in Tuyen Quang celebrate reunion Tet under stilt house roof

The year-end family feast – a distinctive cultural feature of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year – is an occasion for generations to reunite, bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with wishes for smoothness and prosperity. Welcoming the Year of the Horse 2026, ethnic communities in Tuyen Quang Province gather to wrap chung cakes, make day cakes, and prepare traditional year-end meals imbued with their unique cultural identity, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere. Photo: Thanh Tung – VNA

Neu-raising and Kitchen Gods fish-releasing ceremony at Ho Dynasty Citadel

On February 9, 2026 (the 22nd day of the 12th lunar month), at the Ho Dynasty Citadel World Cultural Heritage Site in Thanh Hoa Province, the Management Board of the Ho Dynasty Citadel and key provincial relic sites held the Neu-raising ceremony in accordance with the royal rituals of the Ho Dynasty on the occasion of the Lunar New Year. Photo: Hoa Mai – VNA

Festive colours from across Vietnam at Spring Fair

With more than 3,000 booths divided into eight zones across an area of 100,000 square metres, Spring Fair 2026 offers a vibrant and colorful “cross-Vietnam spring journey” for residents and visitors to explore and shop.

Thanh Ha pottery village gears up for Tet

In these busy days leading up to the Lunar New Year, Thanh Ha pottery village in Hoi An is in full swing, with craftsmen working tirelessly to create the Year of the Horse zodiac figurines for Tet 2026.

Overseas Vietnamese communities share Tet warmth

As Vietnam prepares to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 following the successful conclusion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Vietnamese representative missions abroad have organised early Tet gatherings, bringing the festive spirit to international friends and overseas Vietnamese communities.

Policy credit - bright spot in sustainable poverty reduction in An Giang

With the motto “Understanding the people, devoted service,”over recent years the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) in An GiangProvince has coordinated with mass organizations to channel preferential loansto the right beneficiaries, including poor and near-poor households and otherpolicy beneficiaries. Policy credit has helped borrowers invest in productionand business, shift crops and livestock, preserve and develop traditionalcrafts, thereby contributing to sustainable poverty reduction, job creation andsocial stability in the locality. Photo: Tran Viet – VNA

Mong ethnic group in Pa Co Commune celebrate Gau Tao Festival 2026

The Gau Tao Festival of the Mong ethnic group in Pa Co Commune, Phu Tho Province, was recently held at the Xa Linh hamlet stadium. This traditional cultural event marks the beginning of the spring festival season for the Mong people in highland areas and contributes to preserving and promoting ethnic cultural identity in connection with community-based tourism. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA

Ho Chi Minh City rolls out battery-swapping cabinets for electric motorbikes

In the first quarter of 2026, Ho Chi Minh City is expected to allow enterprises to install battery-swapping cabinets for electric motorbikes on sidewalks of selected suitable streets. So far, the Department of Construction has licensed 91 sidewalk locations on streets such as Hai Ba Trung, Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Le Lai, Le Thanh Ton, Ly Tu Trong, Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Nguyen Thai Hoc and Le Quy Don. Photo: Tien Luc – VNA