Following the inauguration of the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Da Nang city, Vietnam has officially launched its International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, marking what leaders describe as a pivotal step in the country’s economic transformation.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in Russia on February 12 organised a traditional bánh chưng (square sticky rice cake) wrapping gathering to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse 2026).

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) is approaching, Vietnamese communities across the world are coming together to welcome this important festival, preserving traditional customs while nurturing a shared sense of belonging, identity and connection with their homeland.

Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations organised by Vietnamese communities abroad have helped strengthen community ties and promote cultural exchange, with a series of festive events held across Europe, Asia, and the US.

As part of the Homeland Spring 2026 programme, the People’s Committee of Ninh Binh, in coordination with the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organised a meeting to connect overseas Vietnamese with the northern province on February 7.

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang has urged overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to continue contributing to the capital’s development not only in science, technology and business but also in culture, tourism and international cooperation.

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.

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 - State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, together with leaders of ministries, Hanoi authorities and more than 100 overseas Vietnamese, attended an incense-offering ceremony at the Ly Thai To Statue and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi downtown on February 8.