VOV.VN - From January 30, shops in Hanoi’s Old Quarter began selling Lunar New Year decorations, marking the start of the busiest period of the year as the Year of the Horse (Binh Ngo) is approaching.
VOV.VN - The Hue Museum of Fine Arts has opened the themed exhibition “Ngựa với sắc xuân Bính Ngọ 2026” (Horse and the Colours of Spring - the Year of the Horse 2026), presenting 34 works by 23 artists in painting and sculpture.
VOV.VN - Venezuela has congratulated Vietnam on the successful conclusion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, while the two sides agreed to work towards resuming bilateral cooperation mechanisms during phone talks between their foreign ministers.
VOV.VN - Japan’s rapidly ageing population and severe labour shortages have pushed the number of foreign workers to a new record.
VOV.VN - Welcoming the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, a ceramic workshop in Lai Thieu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, has unveiled a new collection of zodiac figurines titled Ngọ Nam (Southern Horse), inspired by the image of the horse symbolising the open-spirited, resilient and vibrant character of southern Vietnam.
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has approved the submission of the scientific dossier on the Oc Eo – Ba The archaeological site in southern An Giang province to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for consideration and inclusion on the world heritage list.
VOV.VN - The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has announced plans to stage its 41st annual convention at The Grand Ho Tram in Ho Chi Minh City in late May 2026.
State President Luong Cuong demanded well-organised and carefully planned activities for the Lunar New Year (Tet) – the Year of the Horse, stressing safety, practicality, and proper care for revolution contributors, policy beneficiaries, armed forces, and the public.
VOV.VN - A photo exhibition titled “Himalaya: The Pure Land” is set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, offering audiences a visual journey into the landscapes, culture and people of the Himalayan region.
VOV.VN - On January 22, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam heard the Vote Counting Committee’s report on the election results, and announced the list of the 14th Party Central Committee comprising 180 full members and 20 alternate members. Of these, 28 full members and four alternate members are from the Government Party Organization.