VIETNAM TODAY

Party leader leaves for inaugural meeting of Gaza Board of Peace in US

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam left Hanoi on Wednesday to attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace for Gaza in the US from February 18 to 20.

FDI disbursement hits five year high, led by manufacturing

Foreign direct investment disbursed in January reached USD 1.68 billion, the highest January figure in the past five years, driven largely by the processing and manufacturing sector.

Cold spell to hit northern Vietnam

Northern Vietnam is set to turn cold from February 18 as a fresh wave of cold air moves into the region, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has said.

Traffic accidents fall sharply on Lunar New Year’s Day

Vietnam recorded 46 traffic accidents nationwide on February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet), leaving 24 people dead and 41 injured, according to the Traffic Police Department.

Steel industry faces challenges amid domestic focus shift

As Vietnamese steel companies pivot towards the domestic market due to weakening export demand, they are grappling with intense competition that has compressed profit margins across the sector.

Hanoi expands AI camera network to curb traffic violations

Hanoi will install an additional 5,000 artificial intelligence-powered cameras in the first half of 2026 to strengthen traffic monitoring and enforcement,.

Hanoi offers free parking for Tet and spring festivals

Hanoi has provided multiple free parking sites during the Lunar New Year and spring festival season to ease congestion and support festive travel.

Rare calm blankets Ho Chi Minh City on Lunar New Year's Day

The usually frenetic streets of Ho Chi Minh City fell unusually quiet on the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, as residents stepped out to enjoy a rare moment of calm.

HCM City police launch alcohol checks on Lunar New Year

Traffic police launched citywide alcohol checks from 10 am on the first day of the Lunar New Year to bolster road safety during the holiday.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary to visit US

Party General Secretary To Lam will visit the United States from February 18-20 to attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace for Gaza.

Crowds pack Ngoc Hoang Pagoda on first day of Lunar New Year

Thousands gathered at Ngoc Hoang Pagoda in HCM City on the first morning of the Lunar New Year, February 17, offering incense and prayers for peace and good fortune.

Police help foreign tourist recover bag left on train

Police in Phong Nha Commune in the central province of Quang Tri have helped a foreign tourist recover a bag left behind on the SE23 train.

Calm settles over Hanoi on Tet morning

Hanoi's usually traffic-clogged streets were unusually quiet on the first morning of the Lunar New Year, with blaring horns replaced by a rare calm in the cool early-spring air.

Cold air to sweep northern Vietnam on first day of Lunar New Year

A cold front is set to hit northern Vietnam before dawn on February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year, spreading southwards and bringing cooler weather, with severe cold in mountainous areas.

State President Luong Cuong conveys Tet greetings on New Year’s Eve

State President Luong Cuong, on behalf of Party and State leaders, delivers the Lunar New Year message.

Fireworks light up as Vietnam welcomes the Lunar New Year

Fireworks lit up skies across Vietnam at midnight as the country ushered in the Lunar New Year, with millions celebrating in scenes of colour and jubilation.

People across Vietnam eagerly await the Lunar New Year

People across Vietnam gathered in provincial and city centres on Monday night, eagerly counting down to the Lunar New Year in a festive atmosphere.

Vietnam has potential to reshape Southeast Asia’s economic rankings

Foreign media have shared positive sentiment on Vietnam’s economic prospects, praising the country’s impressive growth as it moves toward becoming a top economy in Southeast Asia.

Party chief offers incense in tribute to kings, President Ho Chi Minh

Party General Secretary To Lam offered incense in tribute to the kings at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and to President Ho Chi Minh on February 16 ahead of the Lunar New Year or Tet festival.

Halal certification opens gateway for Vietnamese goods to Muslim market

The rising number of Vietnamese agricultural and food products obtaining Halal certification creates a great opportunity for domestic goods to penetrate rapidly global Muslim market.

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