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Hanoi’s golden horse ushers in fortune for Lunar New Year 2026
In the lead-up to the Year of the Horse, local artisans spend months refining posture, spirit, and symbolism, turning precious metals into cultural icons of luck and ambition.
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This will be the third time the French Ambassador to Vietnam has spent the Tet holiday in Vietnam, though Vietnamese customs continue to impress him as if it were the first time.
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Hanoi’s Party chief outlines agenda at voter meeting
The candidates pledge institutional reform, infrastructure upgrades and a stronger focus on science, technology and public services as the capital prepares for the 16th National Assembly term.
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Young generation steps up to power climate action
As climate risks intensify across Southeast Asia, young people are being called upon to move from awareness to action, harnessing technology, creativity and policy engagement to accelerate environmental solutions.
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Hanoi positions itself at forefront of implementing key Party resolutions
The three resolutions on education, healthcare reform and cultural development are closely interconnected and mutually reinforcing, all directed toward building a capital that is cultured, civilized, modern and happy.
25 Feb, 03:48 PM
Party Chief urges stronger state economy and cultural drive
Developing the state economy and Vietnamese culture forms the twin pillars of a unified development strategy, one strengthening material capacity, the other reinforcing cultural and social resilience.
25 Feb, 03:19 PM
Putting people first: Making happiness Hanoi’s measure of success
A central message of the 14th National Party Congress and the 18th Congress of the Hanoi Party Organization (2025-2030) is that people’s happiness must be at the core of development. All policies be grounded in citizens’ legitimate rights and interests, with public satisfaction serving as the ultimate measure of success.
24 Feb, 11:34 AM
The flavors of Vietnamese Tet linger around the world
From Osaka in Japan to Lorient in France, Vietnamese communities are spreading the spirit of Tet through vibrant cultural celebrations.
24 Feb, 10:09 AM
Vietnam pledges to enhance tax reforms after EU listing decision
Vietnam has reaffirmed its strong commitment to meeting international standards on tax transparency and information exchange following the European Union's adding Vietnam to its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.
22 Feb, 08:21 PM
Tet at the mission: Peach blossoms bloom in Africa
Under the dry winds and red dust of Abyei and Bentiu, mission compounds glow with paper blossoms and steaming banh chung, as each square rice cake carries from Vietnam to Africa a message of solidarity, compassion and enduring cultural identity.
22 Feb, 02:12 PM