(VOVWORLD) - Party guidelines and State policies have enabled Lao Cai, once a poor border province, to grow steadily in line with Vietnam’s overall development. The Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress has been warmly received by the people of Lao Cai, who hope it will bring positive changes to local ethnic minority communities.

(VOVWORLD) - The founding of the Communist Party of Viet Nam on February 3, 1930, was a major political event, marking a decisive historical turning point for Vietnam. Over the past 96 years, the Party has steadfastly upheld its leadership role, guiding Vietnam’s revolutionary cause to achieve historically significant accomplishments, including national independence, peace, and freedom while promoting renewal, international integration, and national development.

(VOVWORLD) - The Mui Ne–Ham Tien tourist site in Lam Dong province is entering its peak winter getaway season, with a sharp rise of both domestic and foreign visitors. In addition to beach holidays, an increasing number of travelers are seeking to explore the daily life of local fishing communities and take part in water sports.

(VOVWORLD) - The European Union and India announced a landmark free trade agreement on Tuesday. It’s the latest move showing that major economies worldwide are racing to diversify their economic partners, as global economic and trade relations are roiled by geopolitical tensions and unpredictable policies from certain major powers.

(VOVWORLD) - Tourism authorities and businesses in HCM City are making full use of digital technologies to market products and services and enhance competitiveness. Through digital transformation, the city is amplifying its tourism brand.

(VOVWORLD) - President of the European Council António Costa began an official visit to Vietnam on Wednesday at the invitation of President Luong Cuong. The visit is of great significance, demonstrating both sides’ high regard for the other and their determination to elevate the Vietnam-EU relationship to a new height and make it a model of successful cooperation between Asia and Europe.

(VOVWORLD) - To mark the 85th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s return to Vietnam on January 28, 1941, to lead Vietnam’s revolution, Cao Bang province has built a Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space in Truong Ha commune. The space will be expanded across the province to promote Ho Chi Minh’s legacy.

(VOVWORLD) - The Pentagon released its 2026 National Defense Strategy last Saturday, the second strategic document issued by President Trump’s administration. It released a National Security Strategy in early December, 2025. The new defense policy makes a profound adjustment to the US security mindset to focus more narrowly on US interests, particularly in the Western Hemisphere, and reveals an intention to shape a new world order.

(VOVWORLD) - About 300 households, most of them Khmer ethnic minority families, have received “Tet shopping vouchers” for rice, instant noodles, sugar, spices, cooking oil, and other essential goods as part of the “Zero-dong supermarket” program co-organised by the Cau Ke commune People’s Committee and the An Phuoc Food Company in Vinh Long province.

(VOVWORLD) - The Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress underscores the requirement of strategic autonomy and self-reliance and resilience as the foundation for deep international integration without dependence, expanding international cooperation while firmly safeguarding independence, sovereignty, and national interests. In the new era, Vietnam aims to advance external relations and international integration commensurate with its historical and cultural stature and international standing, reflecting its renewed confidence, resolve, and aspirations after 40 years of renewal.