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.

Vietnam has urged stronger implementation of preferential treatment for developing countries under the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005 UNESCO Convention) at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the convention.

Ambassador Nguyen Nam Duong on February 17 presented his credentials to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, officially assuming his role as non-resident Ambassador of Vietnam to the State of Palestine.

Vietnam is emerging as an increasingly attractive destination for long-term investors in the Asia–Pacific region, supported by macroeconomic stability, expanding domestic demand, and sustained inflows of foreign investment, according to Savills’ Asia Pacific Outlook 2026 report.

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.

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.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam approaches the Year of the Horse 2026, the animal’s symbolism, from the Saint Giong legend to modern growth ambitions, reflects national identity.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s decision to join the Gaza Peace Council as a founding member underscores the country’s commitment to international peace initiatives and reflects its intention to play a more active role in addressing global challenges, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dung.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up efforts to strengthen its rule-of-law state, with policymakers emphasising legal clarity, institutional accountability and greater citizen engagement as central pillars of governance reform.