Salinity intrusion deepens on major rivers in Vinh Long
Patchy fog grips Northern region while Southern region braces for localized heat
Unseasonal rain forecast for South before widespread heat
High tides ease slowly along southeastern coast
Widespread heat forecast for last two days of Tet holiday
Temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City range from 31-35 degrees Celsius
Southeastern region to see temperatures above 35°C
Cold spell to hit North from first day of Lunar New Year
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
National
Art program marks 120th birth anniversary of late Prime Minister Pham Van Dong
An art program themed “Prime Minister Pham Van Dong – A Lifetime Devoted to the Nation and the People” was held in Quang Ngai Province on the evening of February 28, marking the 120th anniversary of his birth.
Navy requested to support fishermen, boost defense diplomacy
Mekong Delta activates measures to combat saltwater intrusion in 2026 dry season
Dong Nai strives to complete 700,000 housing units in 2021–2030
PM orders further red tape cuts to ease compliance cost burden
International
Vietnam voices deep concern over escalating conflict in Middle East
The MoFA advised Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Iran or Israel at this time, or to neighbouring areas affected by the conflict unless absolutely necessary.
Portugal inaugurates embassy in Vietnam
HCMC, Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture hold significant cooperation potential
HCMC, Yamaguchi sign MoU on friendly cooperation
Decision presented to UN Peacekeeping Officer in Central African Republic
Business
Textile and garment industry poised for strong growth
After obtaining a record US$46 billion in exports in 2025, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry enters 2026 with deep restructuring driven by technology and green standards to strengthen its global value chain integration.
HCMC pledges to facilitate investors, support sustainable growth
Rice exports face short-term pressure as supply rises, imports ease
VSDC fixes settlement glitch for February 25–26 trades
Eastern Ho Chi Minh City emerges as hub for billion-dollar investment projects
Education
Expectations for breakthroughs in strategic technologies
In December 2024 and throughout 2025, the Politburo issued four cornerstone resolutions aimed at reshaping the country’s development trajectory.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 2.6 million students back after Tet
Vietnam participates in Asia-Pacific education exhibition for first time
Foreign students choose Vietnam as study destination
Thousands of new schools in HCMC to open in early 2026
Sports
HCMC, Yamaguchi strengthen friendly ties through Pickleball match longform
The Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council hosted a friendly pickleball match between the HCMC People’s Council and the Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly of Japan.
