(VOVWORLD) - Millions of people across Vietnam joined countdown events to welcome the New Year 2026 on Wednesday night, sending wishes for national development, family happiness, and personal well-being.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam highly values Saudi Arabia’s regional and global role and is ready to strengthen coordination with the country at international forums such as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and ASEAN.

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City has opened its first bike-only lane along nearly six kilometers of Mai Chi Tho Street.

(VOVWORLD) -The VN-Index gained 17.59 points, closing at 1,784 points in the final trading session of 2025, up nearly 41% from the start of the year.

(VOVWORLD) -Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on Wednesday stressed the leading role of foreign affairs in maintaining peace and stability, and in helping the country move into a new stage of development.

(VOVWORLD) -The agriculture and environment sector remains a pillar of the economy though it faced unpredictable changes and natural disasters, which caused heavy damage, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said, adding that all nine targets assigned by the Government were achieved in 2025.

(VOVWORLD) -The President's Decision and the Minister of National Defense's Decision were presented on Wednesday to four officers of the Vietnam People's Army to undertake UN peacekeeping missions.

(VOVWORLD) -Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday called on the banking sector to continue its flexible policies and rational management, and take the lead on the economic front, especially in controlling inflation and stabilizing the macroeconomy for rapid and sustainable development in 2026 and beyond.

(VOVWORLD) -President Luong Cuong on Wednesday received Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy of Saudi Arabia and Ambassador Mong Meynardo Los Banos Montealegre of the Philippines who paid a farewell visit upon the completion of their mission in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) -“International Cultural Week – Welcoming the New Year 2026” opened Tuesday at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, featuring 80 booths showcasing cuisine, culture, and the arts.