A memorial and requiem ceremony was held for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic at No. 1 Ly Thai To Park in Ho Chi Minh City on February 22.

The Vietnam Cultural Centre in France, in collaboration with Vietnamese community organisations, opened the Lunar New Year Spring Fair in Paris on February 21, attracting a large number of overseas Vietnamese and international visitors.

Vietnamese scientists working overseas say they are willing to return home to contribute and even to collaborate without pay. However, many barriers have prevented them from doing so.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will officially take part for the first time in the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition, hosting a Vietnam Pavilion at the event.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is carrying out broad data-cleansing efforts across government agencies and businesses to build a more transparent and efficient governance foundation.

VOV.VN - From June 30, all motorcycles currently in operation in Vietnam will be required to undergo emissions testing under a new national technical regulation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspected construction sites and encouraged workers on the Huu Nghi–Chi Lang and Dong Dang–Tra Linh expressway projects on February 20 (the fourth day of the Lunar New Year), while directing efforts to accelerate their progress.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam and the north-central region are expected to experience extended periods of drizzle, light rain and fog through the end of March, as cold air masses shift eastward and gradually weaken over the sea, meteorologists have warned.

VOV.VN - A serious inland waterway accident occurred on February 21 (the fifth day of the Lunar New Year) on Thac Ba Lake, leaving six people missing after a passenger boat collided with a stone-carrying ferry and sank.

Amid the festive atmosphere of the early days of the Lunar New Year (Tet) - the Year of the Horse, Vietnamese communities in Israel and Russia have hosted programmes to celebrate Tet through a range of traditional activities, creating warm and close-knit gatherings imbued with national cultural identity.

VOV.VN - Tan Son Nhat International Airport is expected to reach one of its busiest days of the Lunar New Year (Tet) travel season on February 21, the fifth day of Tet, with nearly 170,000 passengers traveling through the airport.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam advances toward a new era of development, prosperity, and deeper global integration, the role of the Vietnam Border Guard remains both foundational and forward-looking.

VOV.VN - Six consecutive earthquakes were recorded on February 21 in Mang But commune, Quang Ngai province, central Vietnam, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.

VOV.VN - Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh has emphasised that infrastructure must be judged by its real-world impact on citizens and enterprises rather than by its size or cost, as Vietnam accelerates efforts to develop modern, synchronised systems that will underpin sustainable growth in 2026 and beyond.

VOV.VN - About 30 traffic accidents were recorded across Vietnam on February 20, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, leaving 17 people dead and 27 injured, according to the Traffic Police Department.

VOV.VN - Rescue teams in Nha Trang have saved 10 people who were swept offshore by large waves while swimming during the Lunar New Year holiday, as rough sea conditions continued along the central coast.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has authorised the deployment of the first four Starlink gateway stations, marking a significant step toward launching low-Earth orbit satellite internet services in the country.

VOV.VN - After surpassing the milestone of more than 3,000 kilometres of completed expressways in 2025, the construction sector is speeding up key projects to move toward the target of around 5,000 kilometres of expressways nationwide by 2030, thus expanding development space and promoting growth drivers.

Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane held a charity event on February 19 to present Lunar New Year (Tet) gift packages to those with disabilities and disadvantaged families living in the Lao capital city.

VOV.VN - A total of 47 traffic accidents were recorded nationwide on February 19, the third day of the Lunar New Year, resulting in 35 fatalities and 31 injuries, according to the Traffic Police Department.

VOV.VN - Two people have died and two go missing after a boat carrying seven family members capsized on the Gianh River in central Vietnam on February 19, local authorities said.

VOV.VN - Amid vast stretches of open sea, Bach Long Vi Special Administrative Zone of Hai Phong city, welcomes the Lunar New Year (Tet) in a rhythm both tranquil and vibrant.

VOV.VN - Traffic accidents across Vietnam continued to decline on February 18 (the second day of the Lunar New Year), extending the sharp drop recorded on the previous day, according to the Traffic Police Department.

VOV.VN - In the cool highland air, the Bac Ha livestock market in northern Lao Cai province convenes from early Friday mornings each week. In the horse trading area, buyers and sellers rely on experience, long-established practices and a deep understanding of animal behaviour rooted in local livelihoods.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai, together with staff of the embassy, representatives of Vietnamese agencies in the country and a large number of overseas Vietnamese, visited the Truc Lam Zen Monastery and Khuong Viet Pagoda on February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded 46 traffic accidents nationwide on February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet), resulting in 24 deaths and 41 injuries, according to the Traffic Police Department.

Vietnamese communities around the world have been celebrating the Lunar New Year (Tet) with cultural events that highlight traditional customs, strengthen community bonds, and introduce Vietnamese heritage to international friends.

VOV.VN - The first baby born in the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 at Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital was a 3.5-kilogram boy delivered safely at 12:01 a.m., under the close supervision and dedicated care of doctors and midwives.

VOV.VN - Brilliant fireworks illuminated the skies across Vietnam at midnight on February 17 as thousands gathered to welcome the Lunar New Year 2026 – Year of the Horse - in an atmosphere filled with celebration and emotion.

VOV.VN - A cold front is expected to affect northern Vietnam from February 17, bringing rain and lower temperatures during the first days of the Lunar New Year 2026, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.