VIETNAM TODAY

A 27kg olive ridley sea turtle was rescued by a fisherman after becoming entangled in a fishing net off Cu Lao Cham, before being tagged and released back into the sea.

Vietnamese supermarkets are ramping up discounts and in-store promotions in the final days before the Lunar New Year, as consumer spending remains more subdued than in previous Tet seasons.

Hanoi police have stepped up traffic control in cold, wet weather as vehicle volumes surge ahead of the Lunar New Year, causing congestion on major routes across the capital.

Police in HCM City have dismantled a major online network selling counterfeit perfume, arresting four suspects and alleging the group distributed more than 10,000 fake bottles since early 2025.

Pork prices at many traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City have been climbing steadily in the run-up to Tet, leaving many shoppers startled by the sharp increases.

Vietnam’s year-end online shopping rush has overwhelmed delivery services, leaving customers facing delays of up to six days as couriers race to clear warehouses before their Lunar New Year break.

Hanoi’s largest wholesale fish market buzzed through the night ahead of the Kitchen Gods' Day, as tens of tonnes of red carp poured in to meet demand for the annual offering.

Vietnam’s prime minister has ordered officials to urgently finalise proposals for a national gold exchange, as the Government steps up efforts to manage monetary and fiscal policy in 2026.

State President Luong Cuong expressed appreciation for the overseas Vietnamese’s affection and responsibility toward the country.

The draft sets out tax policies for crypto asset transactions and business which align largely with the current taxation framework applied to securities trading.

Police in northern Vietnam have fined 11 foreign nationals after they were found riding large-displacement motorbikes on the Tuyen Quang-Phu Tho Expressway, where motorcycles are prohibited.

Party General Secretary To Lam on February 8 met with a delegation of outstanding overseas Vietnamese attending the Homeland Spring Programme 2026.

Vietnam’s state president, Luong Cuong, joined 100 overseas Vietnamese delegates at an incense-offering ceremony at the Ly Thai To statue and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi on February 8.

Hanoi is forecast to see rain and showers on February 8 as a strengthening cold front brings severe cold, with temperatures expected to drop to 10-12 degrees Celsius.

Four members of a family, including a young girl, were rescued from a house fire in Ho Chi Minh City early on February 8, with initial findings pointing to an electrical short circuit.

Import-export activities at many border gates in Lang Son Province will be suspended or only clear pre-registered goods during the Lunar New Year or Tet 2026 holiday.