Many young people queue early to attend the Hanoi Countdown 2026 event. (Photo: VNA)
Many young people queue early to attend the Hanoi Countdown 2026 event. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors capture moments ahead of the 2026 New Year. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors capture moments ahead of the 2026 New Year. (Photo: VNA)
Local residents and international visitors in Ho Chi Minh City join the festive atmosphere to welcome the New Year 2026. (Photo: VNA)
Local residents and international visitors in Ho Chi Minh City join the festive atmosphere to welcome the New Year 2026. (Photo: VNA)
International visitors to Ho Chi Minh City join the festive atmosphere to welcome the New Year 2026. (Photo: VNA)
International visitors to Ho Chi Minh City join the festive atmosphere to welcome the New Year 2026. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors capture moments ahead of the 2026 New Year. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors capture moments ahead of the 2026 New Year. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors capture moments ahead of the 2026 New Year. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors capture moments ahead of the 2026 New Year. (Photo: VNA)
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New Year’s Eve atmosphere in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

From early evening on December 31, vibrant scenes unfolded in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as large numbers of residents and visitors gathered at key public spaces to welcome the arrival of the 2026 New Year.