Favorable weather expected across Vietnam for Tet holiday travel
Weak cold front may reach Northern region at 1st day of Lunar New Year
Unseasonal rains in Southern region may last until February 13
Cold front brings damp weather to North, unseasonal rain hits South
Southern Vietnam to see unseasonal rains from February 11
Southeast region may see nighttime low temperatures on days of last lunar month
Strong cold surge forecast, frost possible
Typhoon Penha strengthens near the Philippines, forecast to enter East Sea
21 localities urged to respond to strong winds at sea
Northern region to brace for new cold spell on February 8–9
Heatwaves forecast to intensify this year
Cold air activity weaker than multi-year average in February
Cold air nears Northern border, North turns cold
Cold air brings rain to Northern region from late January 30
Northern region warms up, South enjoys abundant sunshine
HCMC reviews, finalizes disaster prevention and response plans for 2026
Severe cold grips Mau Son as temperatures fall to one degree Celsius
Temperatures in Northern region plunge to near zero degree Celsius
HCMC plans measures against drought and saltwater intrusion
Cold air to reach Northern, Central regions from January 20 evening
32 provinces and cities urged to respond to severe cold and strong winds at sea
Tropical depression forms near East Sea
Cold air temporarily weakens, temperatures gradually rise
Temperatures fall sharply across country
Saigon River tides rise above alert level 3, causing localized flooding longform
National
Drought-fighting efforts intensify for coffee crops in Gia Lai Province
In the days leading up to Tet, coffee farmers in the western Gia Lai Province have been working tirelessly to conduct drought-control solutions to protect their plantations.
Party leader pays Tet visits to Vietnam Television, Voice of Vietnam
PM visits former Party General Secretary, late leaders ahead of Tet
PM offers incense to kings at Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Southern region to see mild heat during Lunar New Year, with highs of 30–34°C
International
Vietnam affirms and raises its position on global stage
2025 was a landmark year for Vietnamese diplomacy, reflecting not only expanded diplomatic activity but also Vietnam’s enhanced role and responsibility within the international community.
Vietnamese Tet celebrated at City Hall in Paris
Vietnam, Laos share festive spirit ahead of Lunar New Year 2026
Party chief receives US Assistant Secretary of State
Minister of National Defence meets with US Assistant Secretary of State in Hanoi
Business
Ho Chi Minh City needs dedicated digital economy index framework
The need for a Digital Economy (DE) index system is critically important. Although a national digital economy index exists in Vietnam, its overly general framework limits its suitability for a major metropolitan center such as Ho Chi Minh City.
Online exporting opens new growth paths for Vietnamese small businesses
Private economy marks 40 years of integration and expansion
Tet shopping bustle peaks in Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta gains new momentum with Can Tho–Ca Mau Expressway
Education
Foreign students choose Vietnam as study destination
In recent years, Vietnam has gradually become an attractive destination for international students.
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
Autonomy, state-school-enterprise linkages needed to boost tech workforce
Sports
Vietnam Golden Ball Awards: A year of faith and dedication
The Vietnam Golden Ball Awards, organized by Sai Gon Giai Phong (SGGP) Newspaper, has reached a significant 30-year milestone, reflecting the journey of Vietnamese football as it grows increasingly professional, confident and self-assured.
