About 1,000 guests attended a Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in France in coordination with the Paris authorities at the City Hall on February 13.

Representatives of the Vietnamese Government and AgriVMA, a Vietnamese enterprise engaged in rice production, have handed over 250 tonnes of rice as non-refundable aid to Cuba under an agreement between Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and Cuba’s Ministry of Agriculture.

As many as 5,000 workers and their relatives in Ho Chi Minh City on February 12 got on buses to return to their hometowns in the central and northern provinces to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) with their families under the “Trade Union Bus Trip – Spring” programme.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 14 visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh, and offered incense in tribute to late leaders of the Party and State on the occasion of the Year of the Horse 2026.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his delegation visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to 200 policy beneficiary families, poor households and those facing particularly difficult circumstances in Thanh Xuan commune, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, on February 13.

More than 14,660 tonnes of rice from the national reserve were allocated to 13 provinces and centrally-run cities to support people during the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival and the between-crop period in 2026.

VOV.VN - On February 13, Hanoi Police, in coordination with the Investigation Police Agency Office under the Ministry of Public Security, handed over an internationally wanted Korean national to the Republic of Korea (RoK) police in accordance with legal procedures.

VOV.VN - At grilling sites across Cua Lo Ward, central Nghe An province, tonnes of fish are grilled around the clock over charcoal fires and shipped out continuously to supply the market ahead of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

The Homeland Spring Festival 2026 was held by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen, Thailand, featuring a wide range of cultural activities that attracted a large number of overseas Vietnamese, particularly from the Northeastern region.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in Brunei has hosted a “Homeland Spring” programme for the Vietnamese community there to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

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.

VOV.VN - A fire broke out in a high-rise apartment building in Nam Nha Trang ward, Khanh Hoa province, on February 12, killing two people, local officials confirmed.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has opened a memorial park dedicated to victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a permanent public space for remembrance, healing and reflection.

Vietnam Register will begin issuing electronic inspection certificates for cars from March 1, incorporating QR codes and emissions ratings. The move is intended to curb forgery and reduce administrative costs.

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 - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on February 12 operated the first free flight bringing workers facing difficult circumstances in southern provinces back to their hometowns in the northern and central regions for the Lunar New Year (Tet).

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.