VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tourism industry enters 2026 with a renewed focus on quality-driven growth after a historic recovery in 2025, as policymakers and sector leaders urge a shift from sheer visitor numbers toward enhanced experiences, sustainable development and repeat visits.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam of Vietnam will attend the opening meeting of the Gaza Peace Council in Washington DC, USA, from February 18–20 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

VOV.VN - Hanoi Police FC has been handed a 0–3 defeat by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Two 2025–2026 Round of 16 against Tampines Rovers FC, following a breach of player eligibility rules.

VOV.VN - Many Vietnamese male footballers born in the Year of the Horse have proven their talent at club level.

The first Glorious Spring Fair in Hanoi serves as a “dual lever” that not only fosters the development of domestic enterprises but also strengthens international connectivity and collaboration, said Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Russia Duong Hoang Minh.

Vietnam’s traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) is recognised not only by spring colours, red calligraphy and family reunions, but also by the Tet feast that takes centre stage in the opening days of the year.

Right after the Lunar New Year, a wide range of festivals will take place across the Southeast and Southwest regions, catering to early-year spiritual demands while offering cultural and tourism experiences.

As Vietnam welcomes the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2016 - the Year of the Horse, ambassadors and chief representatives of international organisations in the country have voiced strong confidence in Vietnam’s continued progress and its breakthrough in a new development era.

As global economic uncertainties persisted in 2025, Vietnam–India trade cooperation continued to post positive results, according to Vietnamese Trade Counselor in India Bui Trung Thuong.

Da Nang city on February 17 (the first day of the Lunar New Year) launched several programmes to welcome the new year.