The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) said that it needs about 50,000 units of blood for emergencies and treatment before and during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, calling for more donations from the community.

VOV.VN - The number of measles cases is forecast to rise as the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, and Spring festivals are drawing near, according to The Hanoi Center for Disease Control (CDC).

VOV.VN - Mastering digital technologies can resolve Vietnam’s existing problems in an effective manner whilst helping the country to further advance into a prosperous era, heard the sixth National Forum on Digital Enterprises Development held in Hanoi on January 15.

The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre will continue to strongly implement key tasks in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities, especially completing the registration of ‘three no’s’ fishing vessels, according to the provincial People’s Committee.

VOV.VN - Flight tickets for many routes from the two busiest cities - Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi - to northern and central localities for the upcoming Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, have sold out despite a number of extra flights being added.

A campaign against the illegal use of wildlife was launched by the People's Committee of U Minh district in the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau in collaboration with the Save Vietnam's Wildlife (SVW) on January 14.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City, which is Vietnam’s economic and cultural hub, is grappling with increasingly severe air pollution these days, with its air quality index (AQI) value the second highest in the world.

The General Association of Vietnamese People (GAVP) in Laos hosted a programme to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival 2025 in Vientiane on January 13 evening, gathering representatives from its member oganisations in Lao localities.

VOV.VN - A dead whale weighing approximately 300kg has been found washed up on a beach in Vinh Thai commune of Quang Tri province, central Vietnam, said local authorities on January 14.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has allocated US$5.5 million to fund two news projects to support the Government of Vietnam with technical and financial support from UNFPA to address gender-based violence against women and girls.

The Vietnamese communities in the Republic of Korea (RoK) and New Zealand are ushering in the 2025 Lunar New Year with vibrant celebrations that showcase the homeland’s cultural heritage while strengthening bonds with the host nations.

The People's Committee at the commune level will conduct a review every six months to assess whether children without any obvious family can be considered for adoption.

The People’s Court of the northern province of Thai Binh on January 13 handed down verdicts to former National Assembly deputies Luu Binh Nhuong and Le Thanh Van as well as their associates for extorting property and abusing positions and power to influence others for personal gain.

VOV.VN - Finland will recruit Vietnamese workers, starting from 2025, under a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on labour cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Eighteen Vietnamese crewmembers rescued from Vietnam-registered sunken freighter Dolphin 18 have safely entered Malaysia and are going to return home soon, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia.

VOV.VN - NHK, the sole public media organization of Japan, will organize “Explore Japan” with NHK World-Japan, in Vietnam from January 17 – 23 to enhance audience service and promote its country and culture.

VOV.VN - A tragic accident occurred in central Nghe An province when a truck carrying bundles of lá dong, a type of traditional leaf used in Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebrations, crashed into a convenience store, claiming six lives.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is expected to experience another wave of intensified cold air on January 15 that will make the region maintain dry and sunny conditions during the day, with severe cold and frost at night for several consecutive days.

VOV.VN - As the lunar New Year holiday (Tet) comes, border guards in the northern region join hands with ethnic communities to prepare for Tet, helping local people enjoy a happy Tet and strengthen the deep bond between the military and the people.

The Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year) space, jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia and the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA), officially opened at bbpark, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur capital city on January 11, marking the first time it has been held outside the premises of the embassy.

A book entitled “ Guangxi Narrative on China-Vietnam Friendship” has been launched in Nanning, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden and Latvia on January 11 organised a get-together themed Homeland Spring 2025 on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet), which falls late this month.

The Vietnam Youths and Students Association (VYSA) in Japan convened its congress for the 2025-2026 tenure in Tokyo on January 11.

VOV.VN - The 17 student Vietnamese delegation to the 2025 Asian Chemistry Olympiad (AChO), has achieved outstanding results with 5 gold medals and 4 silver medals.

The Vietnam Television (VTV) has excelled in popularising the Party's guidelines and the State’s policies while elevating public education and enriching the spiritual life of the people, contributing to national construction and defence, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed.

The Lao Government on January 11 bestowed various prestigious rewards on individuals and collectives in the northern province of Hoa Binh for their contributions to the construction of a high school in Huameuang district, Houaphanh province.

A delegation from the Naval Region 3 Command visited and delivered Tet (Lunar New Year) greetings and provisions to officers, soldiers and people on the outpost island of Ly Son, the central province of Quang Ngai, on January 11.

VOV.VN - A total of 18 Vietnamese crew members of the Dolphil 18 ship, which sank in international waters, have been successfully rescued by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), according to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA).

VOV.VN - Hanoi and the northern provinces are facing severe air pollution, which is expected to improve slightly but will persist in the coming days, prompting the Ministry of Health to issue a warning about its impact on human health.

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced a lawyer to three years in prison for “abusing the rights to freedom and democracy to violate interests of the State, rights and legitimate interests of organisations and individuals” at a first-instance trial held on January 9 - 10.