VOV.VN - A German visitor has described haircuts and massage services in Vietnam as “among the best in the world,” highlighting their high quality, affordability and professional craftsmanship – the factors that could encourage tourists to spend more on beauty and relaxation services while traveling in the country.

UNESCO and the Japanese Government on February 12 signed an agreement to launch a project aimed at strengthening Vietnam’s capabilities in early warning, disaster risk mitigation and ensuring safe learning environment.

Bonghwa county in the Republic of Korea’s North Gyeongsang province convened a public hearing on February 10 to gather feedback on a proposal to designate the planned K-Vietnam Valley, also known as Vietnam Village, as a Special Local Development Zone.

VOV.VN - As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, vessels of Coast Guard Region 1 once again take turns heading offshore to carry out assigned duties at sea and around designated islands.

VOV.VN - As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, red national flags flutter in villages along Lai Chau’s border, where ethnic communities and border guards quietly safeguard peace on Vietnam’s northern frontier.

VOV.VN - Police in Cao Bang province have detected five Chinese nationals during a routine patrol after they were suspected of violating Vietnam’s immigration regulations.

VOV.VN - A 1.82kg crab raised in the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau has been recognised as the largest crab ever recorded in Vietnam, further enhancing the reputation of the province’s renowned seafood product.

Five rest stops along the Hanoi - Can Tho expressway corridor have begun operations, including Gie – Ninh Binh; Cao Bo – Mai Son, La Son – Hoa Lien, Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay; and Trung Luong – My Thuan, according to the Vietnam Road Administration (VRA).

VOV.VN - Doctors at People's Hospital 115 provided overnight emergency care to a 37-year-old Russian national who sustained multiple injuries in a traffic accident while travelling in Ho Chi Minh City.

UNFPA’s work in Vietnam is centred on ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled, said UNFPA Representative in Vietnam Matt Jackson.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is expected to experience several days of drizzle, light rain and fog under the influence of a weak easterly cold air mass, before a stronger cold front is forecast to bring a sharp temperature drop later during the holiday period.

VOV.VN - All 34 passengers and the driver of a sleeper bus escaped unharmed after the vehicle caught fire in Vietnam’s central Dak Lak province in the early hours of February 12, local authorities said.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam pursues sustainable development in the digital era, digital transformation has emerged as a strategic breakthrough to enhance transparency, accountability and the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts across the public sector.

VOV.VN - Thai law enforcement officers have seized 11.75 kg of rhino horn from the luggage of a Vietnamese national at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, as part of intensified efforts to curb cross-border wildlife trafficking.

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.

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.

VOV.VN - Military engineers in central Nghe An province have safely disposed of an unexploded 250-kilogram bomb left over from the war, with no casualties or damage to equipment reported.

In the joyful atmosphere ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) of the Horse 2026, the Embassy of Vietnam in Türkiye has held the “Homeland Spring 2026” programme in Istanbul, an annual event aimed at strengthening solidarity and fostering a sense of connection to the homeland among oveseas Vietnamese in the country.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia on February 10 held a programme to present Lunar New Year (Tet) gifts to families with meritorious service in the country.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's key technology firm FPT and Qualcomm, the world’s leading semiconductor company, signed a Technical Assistance and Development Agreement on February 10 to advance automotive technology solutions for the global market.

VOV.VN - The France-Vietnam Friendship Association has teamed up with "Love Vietnam's Seas and Islands" club in France to stage the photo exhibition “The Sea Within Us” (La mer en nous) at Châteaudun City Hall.

VOV.VN - In the run-up to the 2026 Lunar New Year, the flower, ornamental plant and traditional arts market in Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak, in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, is bustling with residents and visitors.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City authorities have ordered mandatory remote temperature screening for all incoming passengers at border checkpoints in an effort to detect and prevent the possible spread of the Nipah virus, ensuring public safety during the coming 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

VOV.VN - A Vietnam–China youth exchange was held in Nanning, capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, on February 10, bringing together around 150 young delegates from five Vietnamese localities - Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Lang Son, Tuyen Quang and Cao Bang - and Guangxi of China.

VOV.VN - Twenty-one nuns and children with disabilities were safely evacuated after a fire broke out at Huong La Charity Home in Luong Tai commune, Bac Ninh province, northern Vietnam, on February 10.

VOV.VN - Many disadvantaged workers and families in Ho Chi Minh City who haven't returned to their hometowns for years are being offered free train rides home for family reunions this Lunar New Year (Tet) during Vietnam’s most important traditional festival.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria on February 9 hosted a Homeland Spring 2026 celebration, bringing together around 180 guests from the Vietnamese community and Algerian partners to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026.

VOV.VN - A loud explosion, suspected to have been caused by homemade firecrackers, occurred at a two-storey house in Hung Yen province on February 10, killing one man and causing significant damage to the building, local authorities said.

VOV.VN - France has awarded the Order of Academic Palms (Palmes académiques) to Professor. Dr Do Van Dai, Vice Rector of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, for his contributions to bilateral relations and cooperation in legal affairs between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Despite notable progress in ensuring freedom of belief and religion, several international organisations have continued to issue assessments that misrepresent the religious situation in Vietnam, drawing concern from observers who stress the need for objective, evidence-based evaluations.