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
National
Major traffic gridlock reported on National Highway 28B in Lam Dong Province
During the peak travel period of the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, National Highway 28B, the key route linking Phan Thiet and Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, has experienced serious traffic congestion, causing hundreds of vehicles stuck for hours.
Prime Minister urges speed on key expressway projects
Hanoi opens 17 scenic, historic sites free of charge for residents, visitors
Party Chief To Lam meets with leaders on sidelines of Board of Peace meeting
Institutional framework for digital transformation strengthened
International
Vietnam, US enhance cooperation in sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation
Politburo member Nguyen Duy Ngoc held talks with major US partners on science, technology, digital transformation and semiconductor cooperation during Party General Secretary To Lam’s visit to Washington D.C.
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
Diplomatic missions stand alongside Vietnam
Business
Commodity markets remain stable nationwide after Tet
The Ministry of Finance today reported that supply and demand across Vietnam’s commodity markets remained steady, with no major price fluctuations or shortages, as trading activities gradually returned to normal following the Lunar New Year holiday.
Supermarkets nationwide reopen, supply remains stable
Retail fuel prices cut from February 20 afternoon
Vung Ang Port welcomes first cargo ships of Lunar New Year 2026
Fuel prices to be adjusted on February 20
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
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.
