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Crowds throng Tay Ho Temple for year-end rites

Crowds of worshippers and visitors streamed to Tay Ho Temple in Hanoi on Monday for the lunar year’s final full moon, driven by the belief of seeking blessings early and giving thanks at year’s end.

Northern Vietnam’s biggest plant market bustles ahead of Tet

Xuan Quan ornamental plant market in the northern province of Hung Yen is becoming more exciting as the Lunar New Year or Tet is approaching.

Hue unveils giant lotus made from 50,000 flower pots ahead of Tet

A giant lotus installation made from more than 50,000 flower pots has become a focal point for residents and visitors in Hue City as preparations intensify for the Lunar New Year, or Tet.

Vietnam lose 0-1 to Thailand, finish second in Group B at Futsal Asian Cup

Vietnam’s futsal team fell 0-1 to Thailand futsal team in their final Group B match of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 31.

Digitisation breathes new life into Oc Eo cultural heritage in An Giang

At present, more than 3,350 original artefacts are on display at the Oc Eo Culture Exhibition House, with the majority digitised through QR codes.

Vietnam to host 2026 U17 and U23 Asian Wrestling Championships

Vietnam has been selected by the Asian Wrestling Federation to host the 2026 U17 and U23 Asian Wrestling Championships, marking the second time the country will stage the continental youth event.

“Global Learning City” title affirms Hanoi's knowledge vision

The Hanoi People’s Committee held a ceremony on January 29 at the Temple of Literature to receive UNESCO’s recognition of the capital as a member of the Global Network of Learning Cities.

Vietnam defeat Lebanon to move closer to Futsal Asian Cup quarter-finals

Vietnam secured a 2-0 victory over Lebanon in their second Group B match of AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 on January 29, putting them on the brink of an early quarter-final berth.

Goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang granted Vietnamese citizenship

President Luong Cuong has signed a decision, approving Vietnamese citizenship for Patrik Le Giang, a Slovakian national who is currently playing as a goalkeeper for HCM City Police FC.

EXO to bring “EXO PLANET #6 -EXhOrizon” tour to Ho Chi Minh City

K-pop group EXO will perform in Ho Chi Minh City this April as part of their sixth world tour, EXO PLANET #6 - EXhOrizon, which will kick off in Seoul before travelling to 13 locations worldwide.

Tet flower street to be built along Dong Nai River

The southern province of Dong Nai will spend more than VND 6 billion (USD 228,136) to stage a flower street along the Dong Nai River to welcome the Lunar New Year or Tet 2026.

About 1,000 overseas Vietnamese to attend Tet 2026 gathering in HCM City

Around 1,000 overseas Vietnamese will attend a Lunar New Year 2026 gathering in HCM City, providing a forum to offer policy input, share expertise and contribute ideas to the city’s development.

The Pure Land exhibition brings Himalayan culture and landscapes to Vietnam

A photo exhibition titled Himalaya: The Pure Land is set to take place in HCM City and Hanoi, offering audiences a visual journey into the landscapes, culture and people of the Himalayan region.

AFC issues suspension following Dinh Bac’s red card

AFC has announced disciplinary action against forward Nguyen Dinh Bac following the red card he received in the third-place playoff match against South Korea U23 at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Dong Nai workshops use robots to make horse mascots for Tet

Workshops making horse mascots in the southern province of Dong Nai are running at full capacity in early lunar December to meet for Lunar New Year or Tet decoration orders.

Striker Dinh Bac wins Top Scorer Award at AFC U23 Asian Cup

Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac has become the first Vietnamese player to claim the Top Scorer Award at the AFC U23 Asian Cup.

AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026: Vietnam edge RoK in thriller to claim bronze

The AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 third-place match on late January 23 (Vietnam time) concluded with a victory for Vietnam, whose players overcame the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a nerve-wracking shootout.

Kuwaiti referee to officiate U23 Vietnam-South Korea match

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the referee team for the third-place playoff at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 between U23 Vietnam and U23 South Korea.

Hue History Museum moves to new site

The Hue City History Museum will relocate more than 33,000 artefacts, including aircraft wreckage, tanks and artillery, to a new seven-storey building in Vy Da Ward.