Lieutenant General Pham Tuan, the first Vietnamese and Asian to fly into space, met yesterday with Amanda Nguyen, the first Vietnamese-American female astronaut, for an exchange that symbolized the continuity of Vietnam’s journey into the cosmos.

Vietnamese Tet celebrations at universities and border areas serve as a cultural bridge, fostering international friendship and solidarity through shared traditions and community bonding.

The century-old apricot tree, priced at VND3.7 billion (US$144,455), steals spotlight at Long Xuyen flower market.

As Tet approaches, many students in Ho Chi Minh City are taking on seasonal work by picking apricot leaves, a task that can bring in millions of Vietnamese dong in just a short period if they can withstand the heat.

Under Head Coach Diego Giustozzi, the Vietnam futsal team has been eliminated at the Asian quarterfinal stage for three consecutive editions.