Chairman of the Vietnam Sugarcane and Sugar Association Nguyen Van Loc said that in February, sugar prices in Vietnam dropped sharply due to weak post-Tet (Lunar New Year) market demand, while supply remained abundant.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the US, in collaboration with the Association of Diplomats’ Spouses, has hosted a cultural and culinary exchange event in Washington D.C, for the Arab and South Asian Group of the Cultural Exchange for Diplomats.

Black Chung cake is a distinctive type of Chung cake made by the Tay ethnic people in Bac Ha district, Lao Cai province. Traditionally prepared only for Tet (the Lunar New Year), it has now gained popularity and has become a sought-after delicacy among tourists visiting the region.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong highlighted Vietnam’s achievements in 2024, including a 7.09% economic growth rate, placing it among the world’s fastest-growing economies.

For Vietnamese people, spring travel is more than just sightseeing, it carries deep spiritual significance, symbolising prayers for a peaceful, healthy, and prosperous new year.

The Vietnamese community in Australia has gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the annual Community Tet event, a cherished occasion to honour cultural traditions and foster connections.

For many attendees, the Tet gathering was a heartfelt reunion with Vietnamese traditions.

The average on-time performance (OTP) across Vietnam’s aviation industry in January 2025 stood at 60%, down 7.7 percentage points from February 2024, when the previous Tet was observed.

More than 4.33 billion USD in foreign investment was registered in Vietnam in January, an increase of 48.6% compared to the same period last year.

The growing Vietnamese presence in Macau in recent years is driven by the development of the comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and China, including Macau, according to President of the Overseas Vietnamese Association in Macau Duong Trung Duc.

The gathering provided an opportunity for Vietnamese expatriates to connect and foster community bonds, and deepen their connections to their homeland.

Amid the festive spirit of the Lunar New Year, the Vietnamese Embassy in Australia hosted a community gathering on February 9 to celebrate the Year of the Snake 2025.

Visitors to Hanoi can explore the city’s renowned craft villages, including Quang Phu Cau incense village, Chuong conical hat village, Quat Dong embroidery village, and Van Phuc silk village. With 1,350 craft villages, each boasting its own unique identity, Hanoi is a hub of exquisite, culturally rich handicrafts.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil on February 6 held a gathering to celebrate the Year of the Snake 2025 and the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)

A notable reduction has been recorded in the number of violations handled over the past month compared to the previous period, reflecting an increased sense of responsibility among road users.

Most of the unique festivals in northern Vietnam are held in the early days of the new spring, especially during the first lunar month.

Party chief attends tree planting festival in Hung Yen province

During the nine-day holiday, localities across the country welcomed nearly 12.5 million domestic travellers, a 19% increase from the same period in 2024. Several provinces and cities recorded tourism revenues exceeding 1 trillion VND.

Flight volumes at major airports such as Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat are expected to continue rising as post-Tet travel demand remains strong.

Nearly 200,000 gift packages worth about 110 billion VND (4.36 million USD) were provided for disadvantaged people and policy beneficiary families in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet).