VOV.VN - Vietnam’s northern and north-central regions are likely to face a series of cold-air surges from now until the Lunar New Year that falls in mid-February, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to urgently finalise a study and assessment of a proposal to establish a national gold exchange, and submit it to the Government’s Standing Committee in January.

VOV.VN - The State visit to Vietnam by Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse on January 26–27, 2026 is seen as an important milestone that will help operationalise and further deepen the strategic cohesion within the special Vietnam–Laos relationship.

VOV.VN - The State visit to Vietnam by Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith on January 26–27, 2026 is expected to inject new momentum into bilateral cooperation and further deepen the strategic relationship between the two countries, Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Erthavanh.

Following the conclusion of the successful 14th National Party Congress, overseas Vietnamese (OVs) and foreign experts have shared a strong sense of confidence and renewed expectations, voicing firm belief that the country will continue to advance steadily on its development path in a new era.

Vu Ba Phu, Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), and CEO of RMIT University Vietnam Scott Thompson-Whiteside, on January 23 inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on collaboration in supporting Vietnamese businesses to enhance competitiveness and develop national brands at home and abroad.

Throughout the Doi moi (renewal) and integration process, Vietnam’s independent and flexible foreign policy has helped the country safeguard its sovereignty, expand international relations and gradually assert an increasingly clear role on the regional and global arenas.

An event themed “Radiant Vietnam” was opened by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka prefecture, Japan, on January 24 to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet), attracting a large gathering of Vietnamese expatriates and Japanese friends.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin held phone talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam on January 24 to offer congratulations on the success of the 14th National Congress of the CPV.

French newspapers Le Figaro and Ouest-France have recently published features introducing SJourney, a luxury rail tourism service offering a trans-Vietnam travel experience.