VOV.VN - State President Luong Cuong on February 8 called on overseas Vietnamese communities worldwide to unite their intellect, resources and commitment in contributing to national development, as Vietnam enters a new development phase.

VOV.VN - Vietnam considers the consolidation and development of relations with China a consistent policy, an objective necessity and a top strategic priority, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed while receiving Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei in Hanoi on February 8.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi held the Gate-Opening Ceremony at O Quan Chuong Gate — the last largely intact city gate of ancient Thang Long – on February 8 as part of the “Vietnamese Tet – Tet in the Old Quarter” programme to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

Situated along the banks of the Thao River, Sai Nga conical hat village in Cam Khe commune, the northern province of Phu Tho, remains one of the few traditional craft villages that still preserve and develop a long-standing trade across generations.

Vietnam’s publishing industry is set for a major transformation in 2026, underpinned by increased investment in infrastructure, human resources and the application of science and technology, with digital publishing expected to play a central role.

Vietnam’s export–import activities are facing both heightened expectations and structural challenges as the country enters a new development phase marked by ambitious growth targets and an increasingly volatile global environment.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) always values and treasures the valuable contributions made by overseas Vietnamese, Chairwoman of the VFF Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai noted, stressing that the Party and State consistently regard the OV community as an inseparable part and an important resource of the nation.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam on February 8 called on the overseas Vietnamese community to continue serving as an important bridge and source of strength for the country’s development, particularly in key sectors of the new development phase.

VOV.VN - A strengthened cold air mass swept across northern Vietnam and the North Central region on February 8, bringing widespread rain, strong winds and a spell of unusually biting cold, meteorological authorities said.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan hosted the “Homeland Spring 2026” programme in Tokyo on February 7, bringing together representatives of Vietnamese associations, businesses and community groups to celebrate the Lunar New Year and the success of the recent 14th National Party Congress.