In recent days, the outcomes and positive momentum of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) have continued to resonate deeply within the Vietnamese abroad, including those in Saint Petersburg, a Russian city home to a strong Vietnamese community.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Consulate General in Sydney, Australia, on February 1 hosted a gathering to welcome the coming Lunar New Year of the Horse, with the festive atmosphere made even more special by performances of UNESCO-recognsed Hue Royal Court Music.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is to open its first Spring Fair 2026 at the National Exposition Centre in Hanoi on February 2, aiming to promote trade, stimulate domestic consumption and showcase Vietnamese products.

VOV.VN - A specialised seminar on in vitro fertilisation (IVF) for the Vietnamese community in Europe was held at the Sapa Trade Centre in Prague, the Czech Republic on January 31, drawing a large number of overseas Vietnamese.

VOV.VN - Japan’s rapidly ageing population and severe labour shortages have pushed the number of foreign workers to a new record.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam GameVerse 2026 themed “Do local, go global” was launched on January 29, highlighting the ambition to position Vietnamese games and brands more deeply in the international market.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese war film “Red Rain” has continued its successful awards run, receiving an honour at the Mai Vang Awards (Golden Apricot Blossom Awards) after winning top prizes at several other major film festivals.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade, in cooperation with Alibaba.com (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., will host a forum on February 3 to seek solutions to enhance the competitiveness of Vietnamese export products in the global trade chain.

VOV.VN - Around 1,000 Overseas Vietnamese will join a gathering on February 5-6 to celebrate the coming Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet), providing them an opportunity to find out about Vietnamese policies in various fields, and contribute ideas to the city’s development.

Vietnamese authorities and cybersecurity experts have warned that online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with criminals now using deepfake technology to impersonate individuals and organisations, making fraud far more difficult to detect.