Human chess – A traditional Vietnamese cultural beauty festival opens in Hanoi
Thousands of people enjoy Gong Festival in Quang Ngai Province longform
Gia Lai Province marks 255 years since Tay Son Uprising longform
Hanoi opens 17 scenic, historic sites free of charge for residents, visitors
Rare cherry blossom trees in Ly Thai To Flower Garden draws many visitors longform
Vietnamese heritages preserved through digital spaces
Music, nation, and identity
Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2026 officially opens
First photos from Nguyen Hue Flower Street ahead of opening hour
Tet Book Street 2026 ready to serve visitors from evening of February 15
HCMC celebrates Vietnamese identity with massive Spring Book Festival
Final touches underway as Nguyen Hue Flower Street nears completion longform
2026 Book Street Festival to be held in HCMC’s wards
Fireworks to illuminate 16 locations across HCMC on Lunar New Year’s Eve
SGGP Newspaper's Tet special edition cover wins first prize longform
Stone steles exhibition highlights Vietnam’s learning tradition
Vietnam’s story told through music by international artists
Charity calligraphy program supports needy Chinese community in HCMC
Special spring flower market revives Saigon’s river trade heritage
Rich variety of Tet books for children released
Ho Chi Minh City pushes for breakthrough in cultural industry development
Meditation master Ajahn Brahm talks with readers at HCMC Book Street
Gia Lai to host 2026 National Tourism Year with over 240 events
Film screenings celebrate Party’s founding anniversary
Concert marks 70th anniversary of HCMC Conservatory of Music
National
PM requests planning railway sector with over-100-year vision
The PM urged authorities to speed up the drafting of the railway development master plan with a vision spanning over 100 years, and this strategic planning must eliminate the waste of time, effort, capital, and land.
Prime Minister orders stronger traffic safety measures on routes to major cities
PM calls for proactive response to saltwater intrusion in Mekong Delta
Hanoi festival marks 237th anniversary of Ngoc Hoi – Dong Da Victory
Major traffic gridlock reported on National Highway 28B in Lam Dong Province
International
Spokesperson stresses Vietnam’s readiness for tax dialogue, cooperation with EU
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on February 22 clarified Vietnam’s reaction to the European Union (EU)’s addition of the country to the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.
Vietnam, US enhance cooperation in sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation
Party General Secretary To Lam meets US President Donald Trump at White House
Vietnam, US step up dialogue to facilitate trade ties
Party General Secretary attends inaugural meeting of Gaza Board of Peace in US
Business
Bountiful first Tet catch lifts spirits of Khanh Hoa fishermen
The atmosphere at Hon Ro Fishing Port in Nam Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, was bustling on the morning of Feb 23, the 7th day of Tet, as a procession of fishing vessels docked one after another, their holds brimming with freshly caught fish.
Early 2026 export orders signal strong global demand recovery for Vietnam
Domestic market stabilizes nationwide on sixth day of Tet
Commodity markets remain stable nationwide after Tet
Supermarkets nationwide reopen, supply remains stable
Education
Vietnam participates in Asia-Pacific education exhibition for first time
The Vietnamese delegation, led by the Ministry of Education and Training, will officially inaugurate the Vietnam Education Exhibition at APAIE 2026 on February 23.
Foreign students choose Vietnam as study destination
Thousands of new schools in HCMC to open in early 2026
Ho Chi Minh City students earn Tet money by picking apricot leaves
Entry-level school admissions system in HCMC overloaded on opening day
Sports
Major athletic events drive lucrative sports tourism in HCMC
Ho Chi Minh City is transforming its sports sector into a profitable economic pillar by leveraging major events, tourism, and a regional development triangle strategy.
