Politics

A delegation from the Lao Embassy in Russia, led by Ambassador Shiphandone Oybuabuddy, visited and extended Lunar New Year greetings to officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Moscow on February 13, as the festive atmosphere of the Year of the Horse 2026 approaches.

About 1,000 guests attended a Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in France in coordination with the Paris authorities at the City Hall on February 13.

The Office of the Vietnamese Defence Attaché in Laos on February 13 evening hosted a year-end gathering in Vientiane to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, offering an occasion to review a year of substantive bilateral defence cooperation and further consolidate the great and special relationship, following the recent elevation of Viet Nam–Laos ties to “Strategic Cohesion.”

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 14 chaired a meeting between standing Government members and representatives of ministries, agencies and Phu Tho province to address structural damage of the Lo river bridge, directing both urgent remedy measures and the construction of a new bridge to meet rising development demands.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 14 visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh, and offered incense in tribute to late leaders of the Party and State on the occasion of the Year of the Horse 2026.

Party General Secretary To Lam paid visits to officials, journalists and staff on duty at Viet Nam Television (VTV) and Voice of Viet Nam (VOV) on February 14, the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offered incense at Kinh Thien Palace, part of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Ha Noi, to commemorate kings and those who made contributions to the nation on the morning of February 14, the 27th day of the last lunar month.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offered incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at House 67 within the Presidential Palace complex in Ha Noi on the morning of February 14, the 27th day of the last lunar month.

Amid the vibrant atmosphere celebrating the Party and welcoming the Lunar New Year of the Horse, the Consulate General of Viet Nam in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand, solemnly organised the “Homeland Spring Festival” programme 2026, featuring a variety of distinctive cultural activities.

Swiss and New Zealand ambassadors to Viet Nam urge practical delivery after 2025 upgrades, highlighting trade, innovation, and sustainability, and calling for concrete follow-through to sustain a future-oriented partnership.

The emergence of new, spacious houses on old foundations, where grass has not yet had time to regrow after the floods, demonstrates the determination of the Party, army, and people to turn grief into action. Above all, it is the most practical way for the Viet Nam People’s Army to fulfil their “filial duty” to the people, as taught by Uncle Ho.

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for Michael DeSombre, US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, in Ha Noi on February 13.

Party General Secretary To Lam received visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre in Ha Noi on February 13.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his delegation visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to 200 policy beneficiary families, poor households and those facing particularly difficult circumstances in Thanh Xuan commune, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, on February 13.

General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, received US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre in Ha Noi on February 13.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man, accompanied by a delegation from the legislature and authorities of Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, on February 13 paid a pre-Lunar New Year (Tet) visit to the Party Committee and High Command of Military Region 9.

The year 2025 held foundational significance in building momentum and positioning the country to advance rapidly and strongly into a new era of development. Amid a volatile global landscape and unprecedented natural disasters at home, Viet Nam’s economic diplomacy affirmed its role as a central driving force, helping not only to “turn the tide” but also to create sustainable value for the future.

The Embassy of Viet Nam in Chile met senior representatives of leading Chilean media outlets on February 12 to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Chile (March 25, 1971–2026), sharing updates on Viet Nam’s development achievements and bilateral ties.

The Centre for Viet Nam and ASEAN Studies under the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences, in coordination with the Embassy of Viet Nam in the Russian Federation, held an international conference titled “Viet Nam: Notable Milestones in 2026” in both in-person and online formats.

Party General Secretary To Lam offered incense in tribute to late Prime Minister Pham Van Dong and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to his family in Ha Noi on February 13.