The 49th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) officially departed Tokyo on January 26, marking the start of a friendship voyage to several Southeast Asian countries aimed at promoting mutual understanding and international cooperation among young people.

VOV.VN - Several flights were disrupted at Noi Bai International Airport on January 27 as dense fog and low cloud cover reduced visibility, affecting take-offs and landings.

The Homeland Spring 2026 programme is set to take place from February 6–9 in Hanoi and Ninh Binh, featuring a wide range of meaningful activities rich in national cultural identity and reflecting Vietnam’s vision and development aspirations in a new era.

VOV.VN - Hanoi has proposed a large-scale urban restructuring plan that would see more than 860,000 residents relocated from the city’s inner areas between 2026 and 2045, as the capital city seeks to ease infrastructure bottlenecks, reduce environmental pressure and improve living standards.

Ho Chi Minh City has intensified efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, tightening accountability and calling for the thorough handling of violations as part of efforts to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnam’s seafood sector lifted.

VOV.VN - Several northern provinces of Vietnam recorded hazardous air quality levels on January 27, prompting authorities to advise residents to limit outdoor activities as fine particulate pollution worsened, according to environmental monitoring agencies.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has not recorded any cases of Nipah virus infection, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said on January 27, as authorities strengthen disease surveillance and preparedness following reports of suspected cases in India.

Ho Chi Minh City will spend over VND5.9 trillion (over US$225 million) on social welfare activities for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026.

VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year (Tet), the Vietnamese community in Johor, Malaysia came together to celebrate Tet in a joyful and closely connected atmosphere.

VOV.VN - A rare Sunda pangolin has been voluntarily handed over to local police in Dak Lieng commune, Dak Lak province, after it strayed into a resident’s home.

The orientations set out by the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam are not only of national significance, but also serve as an important moral and spiritual anchor for overseas Vietnamese (OV) communities, particularly those in remote areas such as New Caledonia.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent warning over Aptamil infant formula following a recall linked to the risk of contamination with cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus that may cause serious health risks to infants and young children.

VOV.VN - Authorities of Hanoi are stepping up food safety inspections ahead of the Lunar New Year 2026, as demand for food rises sharply and concerns grow over unsafe and untraceable products.

Former member of the French National Assembly Stéphanie DO has assessed that the freshly-ended 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam not only reaffirms consistent strategic continuity, but also marks Vietnam’s transition into a new and more mature stage of development.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) held a ceremony at the Ho Chi Minh Museum – Ho Chi Minh City Branch on January 24 to commemorate India’s 77th Republic Day (January 26, 1950-2026), reflecting the warm sentiments and solidarity between the peoples of the city and India.

A delegation of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) attended the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit, which opened in New Delhi, India, on the morning of January 24.

Dr. Nguyen Hong Son, President of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Japan, has spoken highly of the documents of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, noting that they go beyond vision to demonstrate a strong and clearly defined spirit of action.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s northern and north-central regions are likely to face a series of cold-air surges from now until the Lunar New Year that falls in mid-February, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

An event themed “Radiant Vietnam” was opened by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka prefecture, Japan, on January 24 to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet), attracting a large gathering of Vietnamese expatriates and Japanese friends.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled a drug trafficking ring involving foreign nationals, arresting eight South Koreans, including one wanted under an international arrest warrant, authorities said.

Following the conclusion of the 14th National Party Congress with the 14th Party Central Committee unanimously re-electing To Lam as General Secretary, international friends have extended warm congratulations to the country, praising its spirit of unity, collective wisdom and strong confidence in its chosen leadership.

VOV.VN - Vietnam – Germany University Hospital and charitable donors have jointly carried out the “Spring of Compassion, Shared Tet” programme, to support disadvantaged patients ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet).

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong (China) opened a booth at the 35th Education and Careers Expo, which is taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from January 22–25.

Following the success of the 14th National Party Congress which wrapped up on January 23 afternoon, Vietnamese expatriates and students in Malaysia have expressed optimism and strong confidence that the country will continue to move steadily forward on its development path in a new era.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology is seeking public feedback on a draft circular that would require continuous biometric verification of mobile subscribers, a move aimed at curbing SIM card fraud, spam calls and telecom-enabled cybercrime.

VOV.VN - The VinFuture Prize has opened nominations for its 2026 season, calling for scientific and technological innovations with broad social impact, with submissions accepted until April 17, 2026, according to the organising board.

Vietnamese entrepreneurs and intellectuals in Malaysia have shared their perspectives on Vietnam’s remarkable rise and expressed strong confidence in the opportunities ahead as the country enters a new development era under the orientation of the 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - For Sean and William Pham, giving back to Vietnam is not a sudden inspiration but the culmination of years of learning, experience, and reflection. Their journey shows how thoughtful action, paired with education, local leadership, and community collaboration, can create lasting impact.

Gia Lai has been intensifying communications to raise public awareness of the prevention of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU fishing, particularly following the Government's issuance of Decree No. 301/2025/ND-CP that amends and supplements a 2024 decree on administrative penalties in the fisheries sector.

VOV.VN - A fire broke out early on January 22 at Bien electronics shopping centre in Long Khanh Ward, Dong Nai province, Vietnam’s central highlands, killing a 26-year-old woman and her one-year-old son.