On January 18, 1950, China became the first country in the world to establish diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam), marking a significant milestone in the longstanding ties between the two nations. Over the past 75 years, Vietnam–China relations have been continuously expanded and deepened across all fields.
The Commemoration of the Hung Kings and the Hung Kings Temple Festival are among the most important festivals of the year for Vietnamese people. The worship of the Hung Kings is not only part of the cultural identity of the Vietnamese community but has also transcended national boundaries to become an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang celebrated the inaugural shipment of one tonne green-skinned "tuong" (elephant) mangoes to the US at a ceremony held on March 19.
On March 12, 2025, during Party General Secretary To Lam's official visit to the Republic of Singapore (March 11-13), Vietnam and Singapore upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, bringing the total number of countries with such partnerships with Vietnam to 12.
Every year, on the 11th day of the first lunar month, which falls on February 8 this year, Thuy Loi village (Thuy Lam commune, Dong Anh district, Hanoi) holds the Sai Temple Festival, featuring the unique "mock King procession" ritual.
Vietnam and Poland established diplomatic relations on February 4, 1950. Since then, the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries have continuously developed in a positive direction across various fields, serving the needs and interests of both nations and contributing to peace, security, and prosperity in the region and the world.
To achieve the goals outlined in Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, the Government has called on ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated bodies, and provincial and municipal People’s Committees to prioritise translating these objectives into concrete actions and implementing various tasks alongside their regular duties in the coming period.
Dialogue between Vietnam and Russia is continuously evolving at various levels, from working meetings to high-level and top-tier discussions. This is the key to dynamic growth in the cooperation between the two countries, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
While families across Vietnam celebrate the Lunar New Year, green-uniformed border guard soldiers remain steadfast, patrolling and safeguarding the country’s peaceful borders and islands.
Every spring, the Vietnamese community across Germany joyfully celebrates the traditional Lunar New Year, preserving cherished ties to their homeland. This year’s festivities also marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany.
Hang Luoc Flower Market, is the oldest flower market in Hanoi and a vivid representation of the city’s rich cultural heritage. The market opens only once a year, from the 23rd to the 30th of the 12th lunar month, with the days leading up to the Lunar New Year bringing a bustling, vibrant atmosphere.
PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed his confidence that the Party organisation, administration, whole political system, armed forces and people of Thanh Hoa will promote solidarity and take drastic actions to fulfill the tasks for 2025 with results better than last year's.
On January 25, 2025, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres sent a message of celebration to member countries and people around the world in honour of the Lunar New Year, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake.
Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei affirmed that the Communist Party of China and the Chinese Government attach great importance to relations with Vietnam, always considering it a priority in China's neighbourhood diplomacy.
As the sacred moment of transitioning from the old year to the new approaches, families across the country gather around the year-end meal. However, on the remote islands, soldiers continue to take turns patrolling and guarding. To ensure that these soldiers can also enjoy the New Year’s festivities, Sinh Ton island in Truong Sa district has organised special year-end meals for the troops.
On the morning of January 25 (the 26th of the 12th lunar month), thousands of workers from industrial zones in Hanoi were given free transportation to their hometowns, as part of a programme organised by the Hanoi Labour Federation.
As the year draws to a close, especially in the lead-up to the Lunar New Year holiday, traffic density in Hanoi spikes significantly, particularly on major routes leading in and out of the capital. Bus stations also see a surge in activity as people return to their hometowns to celebrate Tet.
The Spring Calligraphy Festival 2025 opened at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature on January 23, welcoming the Lunar New Year with vibrant displays of calligraphy, traditional art, and cultural heritage.
In 2024, eight Vietnamese commodities achieved export values exceeding 10 billion USD, contributing to over 69% of the country's total export turnover.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter in Davos on January 21 afternoon (local time), within the framework of the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum and his bilateral activities in Switzerland.
