Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underscored Vietnam’s desire to continue receiving the steadfast support and companionship of international partners, whom he described as the nation’s sincere friends.

Last night, at the headquarters of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council and People's Committee, city leaders held a meeting with representatives of foreign diplomatic missions in the city to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

Residents flocked to markets to buy carp and stock up on Tet essentials on February 9, while several supermarket chains announced plans to remain open overnight to meet surging demand.

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.

Nguyen Thuy Trang became the first shooter to secure a gold medal for the Vietnamese shooting team at the 2026 Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships.