Vietnam News Today (Jan. 23): Vietnam rising to new position with new desire; TV series highlights Vietnamese culture in Tet; Promoting internal strengths, affirming national stature; Lucky money giveaway - an exchange of best New Year wishes.

While Tết holiday (Lunar New Year) is just around the corner, exchange services for new small banknotes are booming ahead one month in Vietnam.

A Virginia woman said a painful headache turned out to be a blessing in disguise when it led her to a USD500,000 lottery jackpot, United Press International (UPI) reported Wednesday (June 24).