Vietnamese people in Cuba join sport activities to celebrate Lunar New Year (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A wide range ofactivities have been held across Latin America for Vietnamese people livingthere to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Dragon.
On February 3, the Vietnamese Embassy inCuba held a get-together on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) – the biggest traditional festival in a year of Vietnamese people. This year, it will be celebrated fromFebruary 8-14.
Wishing the Vietnamese community in Cuba goodhealth and success, Charge d'affaires Nguyen Ngoc Hung expressed his hope thatthey will promote the tradition of solidarity to continue contributing to thenation building and safeguarding cause, and to nurturing the time-testedfriendship between Vietnam and Cuba.
Participants enjoyed traditional Vietnamese dishes, and watched art performancesby Vietnamese students learning at various universities in Cuba.
The same day, a ‘Xuan Que huong’ (HomelandSpring) programme was held in Mexico.
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hoanh Namreaffirmed the Party and State's policy of highly valuing and desiring tocontinuously consolidate the great national unity bloc, of which the overseasVietnamese community is an integral part.
Delegates cheer to celebrate Tet (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil)
A similar event was also organised by theVietnamese Embassy in Brazil, during which Ambassador Bui Van Nghi extended hisbest wishes to guests and Vietnamese people living in Brazil,Peru, Bolivia, Suriname and Guyana.
A representative of the Vietnamesecommunity in Brazil thanked the embassy for always assisting them instabilising their lives, affirming that they will maintain contributions to thehomeland as well as the two countries’ relations.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela also organiseda community Tet event, during which Venezuelan singer and songwriter AlíAlejandro Primera sang several songs praising late President Ho Chi Minh, the founderof the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), on the occasion of the CPV’s 94th founding anniversary (February 3, 1930-2024).
Meanwhile, a spring market was held by theVietnamese youth and students’ association and the Vietnamese association inNew York, recreated the traditional Tet space of Vietnamese people, with typicaldishes of the three regions, folk games and art performances./.
For generations, square glutinous rice cakes, known as “banh chung”, have been a joyful symbol of Tet. Despite changes in society, the tradition of making and sharing “banh chung” remains a vital aspect of Vietnamese culture.
Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in Japan, Australia, Algeria, Thailand and Laos celebrated Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival at gatherings held in their host countries as the national biggest traditional festival is approaching.
The “Tren ben duoi thuyen” (On the Wharf – In the Boat) flower floating fair, one of the most-visited attractions in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet Festival, opened at Binh Dong Wharf, District 8 on February 4 (the 25th day of the 12th lunar month).
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Vietnamese people in Cuba join sport activities to celebrate Lunar New Year (Photo: VNA) 
Delegates cheer to celebrate Tet (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil) 
