Sacred flag-raising ceremonies held on the first day of Lunar New Year

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Farmers in the Mekong Delta are getting high yields and good prices for rice grown under the rice – shrimp farming model.

Saint Petersburg pledges to remain trustworthy partner of Vietnamese localities

18/02/2026 22:05
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi received Evgeny Grigoriev, Chairman of the Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg city, at the embassy’s headquarters in Moscow on February 17 on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.

Exploring hidden Tet experiences across Vietnam

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Exhibitions invite visitors to explore zodiac animal of New Year

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As Vietnam joyfully welcomes the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026 – the Year of the Horse, the image of the horse – a symbol of perseverance, loyalty and the aspiration to rise – features prominently in numerous art spaces across the capital city.

Sr. Lt. Gen. Phung Si Tan inspects combat readiness and New Year celebration at academy

18/02/2026 21:40
PANO - A delegation from the General Staff, led by Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, inspected the implementation of combat readiness regulations and organization of Lunar New Year celebrations at the Military Logistics Academy on February 17.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong chairs first briefing in lunar year

18/02/2026 21:31
PANO – Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister General Nguyen Tan Cuong chaired the first briefing in the lunar year and extended New Year greetings to troops in the whole military on February 17 (the second day of the first lunar month of 2026).

Vietnam promotes multilateral dialogue on nuclear non-proliferation at Panama workshop

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Vietnam stands ready to participate in Gaza reconstruction: Ambassador

18/02/2026 20:55
Ambassador Nguyen Nam Duong on February 17 presented his credentials to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, officially assuming his role as non-resident Ambassador of Vietnam to the State of Palestine.

Belgian firms suggested to expand presence in Vietnamese market

18/02/2026 20:45
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Vietnamese in France cherish traditional practices during Tet

18/02/2026 20:42
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai, together with staff of the embassy, representatives of Vietnamese agencies in the country and a large number of overseas Vietnamese, visited the Truc Lam Zen Monastery and Khuong Viet Pagoda on February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year, to pray for peace for their families and the homeland.

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Sacred flag-raising ceremonies held on the first day of Lunar New Year

Sacred flag-raising ceremonies held on the first day of Lunar New Year

PANO - On the first day of the Lunar New Year 2026, solemn flag-raising ceremonies were held at Lung Cu National Flag Tower at the country’s northernmost point and Bach Long Vi Island in the Gulf of Tonkin on February 17.

Mekong Delta farmers get high rice yields from rice – shrimp farms

Mekong Delta farmers get high rice yields from rice – shrimp farms

Saint Petersburg pledges to remain trustworthy partner of Vietnamese localities

Saint Petersburg pledges to remain trustworthy partner of Vietnamese localities

Exploring hidden Tet experiences across Vietnam

Exploring hidden Tet experiences across Vietnam

Exhibitions invite visitors to explore zodiac animal of New Year

Exhibitions invite visitors to explore zodiac animal of New Year

Sr. Lt. Gen. Phung Si Tan inspects combat readiness and New Year celebration at academy

Sr. Lt. Gen. Phung Si Tan inspects combat readiness and New Year celebration at academy

General Nguyen Tan Cuong chairs first briefing in lunar year

General Nguyen Tan Cuong chairs first briefing in lunar year

Vietnam promotes multilateral dialogue on nuclear non-proliferation at Panama workshop

Vietnam promotes multilateral dialogue on nuclear non-proliferation at Panama workshop

Vietnam stands ready to participate in Gaza reconstruction: Ambassador

Vietnam stands ready to participate in Gaza reconstruction: Ambassador

Belgian firms suggested to expand presence in Vietnamese market

Belgian firms suggested to expand presence in Vietnamese market

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