VOV.VN - Central Vietnam’s seaports welcomed the first international cruise ships of the Lunar New Year 2026 on February 19 (the third day of the first lunar month), marking an auspicious start to this year’s cruise tourism season.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been ranked the most affordable country in the world for expatriates and long-stay travelers for the fifth consecutive year, according to French digital news outlet Journal du Net, citing the annual cost-of-living data from global expat network InterNations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has pledged decisive and immediate action to deliver ambitious development goals set out at the 14th National Party Congress, positioning the next five years as a pivotal period for accelerating economic growth and securing long-term national prosperity.

VOV.VN - Two people have died and two go missing after a boat carrying seven family members capsized on the Gianh River in central Vietnam on February 19, local authorities said.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam on February 18 held separate phone conversations with US Senators Steve Daines and Bill Hagerty, reaffirming commitments to deepen the Vietnam–United States Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines has signed a US$8.1 billion deal to purchase 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft in Washington DC, with deliveries from 2030–2032 as part of a major fleet expansion strategy.

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.