As spring arrives and traditional New Year excursions begin, Vietnamese people often seek out sacred and cultural spaces to seek peace, convey their aspirations, and embrace a harmonious start to the year.
On 24 February, Việt Nam became the first country in Asia to acquire a German-engineered robotic vaccine production line, following an agreement between Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) and Syntegon. The equipment will be designed and manufactured in Germany, with installation scheduled for August next year and operations expected by year-end.
A powerful winter storm has put much of New York City’s travel and transportation to a halt at the start of the week. Officials say this is the largest storm the city has faced in nearly a decade.
Passenger traffic at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport hit a record on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, with over 170,000 passengers and more than 1,000 flights in a single day. Despite heavy crowds from early morning, operations remained smooth, with no prolonged congestion.
For Vietnamese communities in the United States, Tết is a time when many young Vietnamese Americans reconnect with their roots through music, song and traditional instruments. And in California specifically, the celebration serves as both a community bridge and a cultural anchor for generations growing up far from their homeland.
Vietnamese scientist – Dr. Nguyễn Đức Việt – has developed advanced microneedle technology that opens new possibilities for transdermal drug delivery. His innovation in biomedical and skincare delivery systems has attracted strong interest from the investment community.
Tết is not only a time for family reunions and honouring ancestors, but also for expressing gratitude to teachers. This long-standing tradition of respecting teachers and valuing education remains a cherished part of Vietnamese culture. In the Spratly Islands, teachers overcome hardship and limited resources to bring knowledge to children, nurturing their dreams on these remote islands.