National
Ha Tinh, Nghe An to plant millions of trees in 2026 longform
Numerous agencies, organizations, and localities in Ha Tinh and Nghe An provinces launched the annual “Tet Tree-Planting Festival in Eternal Gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh” on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of 2026 on February 23.
NA Chairman pays Tet visit to Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee
President urges more impactful, sustainable tree-planting movement
Top legislator calls for unity to strengthen legislature’s role
PM requests planning railway sector with over-100-year vision
International
Spokesperson stresses Vietnam’s readiness for tax dialogue, cooperation with EU
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on February 22 clarified Vietnam’s reaction to the European Union (EU)’s addition of the country to the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.
Vietnam, US enhance cooperation in sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation
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
Business
Bountiful first Tet catch lifts spirits of Khanh Hoa fishermen
The atmosphere at Hon Ro Fishing Port in Nam Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, was bustling on the morning of Feb 23, the 7th day of Tet, as a procession of fishing vessels docked one after another, their holds brimming with freshly caught fish.
Early 2026 export orders signal strong global demand recovery for Vietnam
Domestic market stabilizes nationwide on sixth day of Tet
Commodity markets remain stable nationwide after Tet
Supermarkets nationwide reopen, supply remains stable
Education
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 2.6 million students back after Tet
This morning, classrooms across Ho Chi Minh City came alive with festive lion dances, lucky red envelopes, and cultural performances as more than 2.6 million students returned to school following the Lunar New Year holiday.
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
Ho Chi Minh City students earn Tet money by picking apricot leaves
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.
