VOV.VN - As the year draws to a close, cherry blossoms are coming into full bloom in Vietnam’s mountainous border areas of Nghe An province, transforming the remote highlands into a landscape awash in soft shades of pink.

VOV.VN - In the sun-scorched areas of southern Vietnam, workers climb towering toddy palms and transform the sweet sap into golden sugar. It is grueling work, rooted in centuries of tradition, that sustains families and preserves a unique local craft.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Public Security on January 10 held a formal send-off ceremony for personnel tasked with ensuring security and public order during the coming 14th National Party Congress, the country’s top political event that is to begin on January 19.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has announced 12 major highlights reflecting the city’s comprehensive and breakthrough development in 2025, with administrative restructuring and regional integration identified as a key milestone.

VOV.VN - Traditional molasses workshops in Thach Binh commune, Thanh Hoa province, are running at full capacity ahead of the Lunar New Year, supported by abundant sugarcane resources and providing stable livelihoods for hundreds of local workers while preserving a traditional craft.

VOV.VN - Many streets across Hanoi have been adorned with flags, flowers, banners and billboards to mark the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Under the scorching sun of the southeastern province of Tay Ninh, in Thanh Tan hamlet, Tan Bien commune, millions of earthen bowls are fired each year to serve vast rubber plantations, forming a vivid portrait of labor against the heat and wind.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Public Security has mobilized special task units, police and security forces, along with a wide range of modern vehicles and equipment, to ensure absolute safety and security for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - Furnaces are burning steadily in Tra Dong bronze casting village in Thieu Trung commune, northern Thanh Hoa province, as craftsmen work against the clock to fulfill Lunar New Year orders, the busiest season of the year for the traditional craft.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Police, in coordination with the Capital Command, conducted a preliminary rehearsal for the send-off ceremony and security drills to safeguard the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, on the morning of January 6.

VOV.VN - A traditional wedding ceremony of ethnic minority groups from Vietnam’s Central Highlands has been re-enacted as part of New Year festivities at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo commune, Hanoi, offering visitors insight into the region’s distinctive cultural traditions.

VOV.VN - Eighty years ago, on January 6, 1946, Vietnam held the first nationwide General Election to elect the National Assembly. The elelection marked a historic milestone in the establishment of a democratic system and legally affirmed the Vietnamese people’s right to mastery.

VOV.VN - Located along the Thom River, An Thanh coconut fiber craft village (Mo Cay commune, Vinh Long province) not only provides stable livelihoods for local residents but has also become a distinctive highlight in local economic development and tourism since its establishment in the 1980s.

VOV.VN - At the start of 2026, many visitors choose eco-cultural tourism sites or travel to villages in Dak Lak province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, to listen to gong performances, join xoang dances, and experience the everyday cultural life of the E De ethnic people.

VOV.VN - Hanoi’s traffic police have intensified patrols and enforcement throughout the capital during the four-day New Year holiday, targeting drink-driving violations in an effort to maintain road safety and public order.

VOV.VN - Public investment is increasingly viewed as a critical lever for Vietnam’s ambition to achieve double-digit economic growth in the coming period, but experts warn that persistent bottlenecks must be removed for it to become an effective growth driver.

VOV.VN - Large numbers of people carrying luggage have begun to return to Hanoi after enjoying a four-day New Year holiday, causing heavy congestion on the city’s southern gateways.

VOV.VN - As 2026 begins, work continues at full pace at Long Thanh International Airport, where thousands of engineers and construction workers labour under harsh sun and dust to keep the project on track for completion.

VOV.VN - Bánh mì (bread), phở (noodle soup), and coffee all earned high praise from international media in 2025, reaffirming Vietnam’s growing reputation as a global culinary destination.

VOV.VN - “Highland Market Fair – Welcoming the New Year 2026” was held on the first day of 2026 at Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong Commune, Hanoi, featuring cultural activities of northwestern highland ethnic communities for residents of the capital and visitors.

VOV.VN - At the stroke of midnight ushering in 2026, Hanoi’s sky lights up with a 15-minute fireworks display from 11:45 p.m. on December 31, 2025 to 12:00 a.m. on January 1, 2026 at five locations and six launch sites, as residents and visitors cheer and capture the New Year moment.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese destinations such as Hanoi, Moc Chau, Da Nang, Hoi An and Phu Quoc receive international media coverage in 2025, reinforcing their presence on the global tourism map.

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of Vietnamese took to the streets across major cities late on December 31 to welcome the New Year, celebrating 2026 with fireworks, music, and public festivities.

VOV.VN - Major roads in Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, faced severe traffic congestion ahead of the New Year 2026 holiday, as residents travelled for leisure and family visits.

VOV.VN - All high-and low-level fireworks sites in Ho Chi Minh City have been completed and are ready for launch to ring in the New Year 2026.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s foreign affairs in 2025 were marked by an intense pace of senior-level diplomacy, with frequent bilateral visits and active participation by Party and State leaders in major multilateral forums.

VOV.VN - The traditional brocade weaving craft of the Cham ethnic community in Chau Phong Commune, An Giang Province, which dates back to the early 19th century, has evolved to support tourism while continuing to meet the practical needs of the Cham Muslim community living along the Hau River.

VOV.VN - A festive atmosphere spread across highland communes in northern Dien Bien province on December 27-28, as many localities simultaneously held the first Ethnic Cultural Festival in 2025, with residents welcoming early Tet (Lunar New Year festival)

VOV.VN - Recent policy initiatives and legal revisions are injecting new impetus into Vietnam’s technology sector, establishing breakthrough legal frameworks that keep pace with global trends.

VOV.VN - The 2025 Can Tho River Culture Festival will take place from December 27, 2025 to January 1, 2026, expected to feature a series of cultural and tourism activities across the Hau River Park, Ninh Kieu Wharf Park and surrounding areas under the theme “Can Tho-Colours of River Life.”