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Each locality must select right species to cultivate in right locations, ensure tight and long-term management, and foster a love for nature in the community, especially the younger generation, the Party leader demanded.

To strengthen traffic order and safety to serve travel on the last day of the Tet holiday (February 22) and the spring festive season, the PM requested the Ministry of Public Security to increase personnel and patrol vehicles to monitor traffic safety on expressways, local roads, and for passenger transport, particularly double-decker sleeper buses.

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to unlock the tourism potential of its special zones and coastal areas, particularly Con Dao and Can Gio, as part of efforts to strengthen its role as a regional tourism hub and international gateway.

On February 20 - the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, nearly 200 Vietnamese people living, working, studying in Israel gathered at the Tel Yitzhak farm, about 30 km north of Tel Aviv, to celebrate the traditional Tet holiday far from home.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspected construction sites and encouraged workers on the Huu Nghi–Chi Lang and Dong Dang–Tra Linh expressway projects on February 20 (the fourth day of the Lunar New Year), while directing efforts to accelerate their progress.

According to the airport’s operations centre, it is scheduled to operate 1,037 flights on the day, serving an estimated 170,798 passengers.

In recent years, alongside the tradition of family reunions during the Lunar New Year (Tet), travelling during the holiday has become increasingly popular. Early spring travel is not merely about sightseeing; it also carries the meaning of seeking good fortune, peace and cultural experiences across different regions of the country.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos always attaches importance to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working there.

A total of 8,358 babies were born at medical facilities nationwide, through both natural delivery and cesarean sections, during the first four days of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, according to the Ministry of Health.

Like their fellows at home, visiting pagodas at the beginning of the year has become a cherished spiritual practice for Vietnamese in France.

Tet may change in form, but the spirit of exchanging blessings endures, and a digital envelope sent with sincerity can still carry the warmth of a New Year handshake.

Nestled at the foot of the majestic That Son mountain range, Van Giao - the brocade weaving village of Khmer people in An Cu commune, An Giang province - is not only a repository of centuries-old cultural heritage but is also emerging as a model for heritage-based economic development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 16 sent a letter commending the determination and strong sense of responsibility of agencies and units in urgently building a pontoon bridge across the Lo river in Phu Tho province to promptly serve people’s travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited and extended Tet greetings to medical staff and patients at Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc University Hospital in Hanoi while inspecting healthcare services during the holiday at these two leading central hospitals on February 16, or the last day of the Year of the Snake.

Remembering banh chung is, for many, the same as remembering Tet itself – the ancestral tradition and the warmth of family reunion each spring.

During Tet, Hanoi offers free parking at selected schools and locations surrounding central heritage sites. In addition, single-journey fares are waived on the Cat Linh–Ha Dong and Nhon–Hanoi Station metro lines, while subsidised public bus services across the city are operating free of charge during the holiday period.

Construction on dozens of school projects across Ho Chi Minh City is being accelerated ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, with thousands of new classrooms and modern facilities expected to be put into operation in the first months of 2026.

In a world marked by intensifying strategic competition, emerging conflicts and intertwined economic, security and social challenges, nearly 6.5 million Vietnamese living in over 130 countries and territories have continued to look to the homeland as a firm spiritual anchor. The homeland remains a source of confidence, connection and aspiration for Vietnamese abroad.

The PM expressed heartfelt appreciation to the “silent workers” who forgo personal time and family reunions to keep the city green, clean and orderly, contributing to the health and well-being of residents.

The celebration featured cultural performances and traditional Tet cuisine, leaving a warm impression of a united Vietnamese community and the growing Vietnam–France friendship.