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Hanoi offers free parking, public transport during Lunar New Year
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.
Happy Tet 2026 Spreading the soul of Vietnam’s Lunar New Year
Set within the heritage space of the Thang Long Citadel, the programme “Happy Tet 2026 - Tet is Happiness” is vividly re-enacting the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year. The event is drawing large crowds of locals and international.
Distinctive Lunar New Year customs of Muong people in Phu Tho
Lunar New Year, also known as the traditional New Year of the Muong ethnic group, has long been a distinctive cultural custom imbued with strong humanistic values, preserved and passed down through generations of the Muong community in Phu Tho province. For the Muong people, this is the biggest and most important festival of the year, a sacred moment for descendants to pay tribute to their ancestors and heaven and earth, and to pray for peace and prosperity in the year ahead.
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Party leader offers incense in tribute to kings, President Ho Chi Minh
In the festive atmosphere marking the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lunar New Year 2026, Party General Secretary To Lam offered incense in tribute to the nation’s forefathers at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and to President Ho Chi Minh at House 67, part of the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site within the Presidential Palace complex in Hanoi on February 16, or the 29th day of the last lunar month.
Agro forestry aquatic product exports surge nearly 30% in January
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product export turnover in January was estimated at nearly 6.5 billion USD, up 29.5% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Clay lotus gains favour in Tet décor market
Handicraft products rich in traditional cultural elements are drawing consumer interest, especially during the Lunar New Year. For instance, in Thuan An ward, Ho Chi Minh City, clay lotus flowers are attracting customers thanks to their aesthetic appeal and cultural significance, making it a perfect Tet decoration item or a gift to friends and family.
Surging FDI highlights Vietnam’s investment appeal
Amid continued global economic volatility, and tightening investment trends across major economies, foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Vietnam in 2025 have remained stable and recorded positive growth. This is seen as an important signal, reflecting the long-term confidence of the international business community in the Vietnamese economy.
Hanoi – a millennium of heritage in digital age
With just a tap on a smartphone, the history of Hanoi comes vividly to life. The capital’s heritage can fit into the palm of one’s hand through the H-Heritage application.
Traditional Tet strengthens community bonds among Dao people
For the Dao people, Tet is a time for families and clans to reunite after a year of hard work, to report achievements to their ancestors and pray for good fortune in the year ahead. From the 11th to the 12th lunar months each year, Dao communities across Thanh Hoa province come together to celebrate Tet nam cung as a traditional festival deeply rooted in their cultural life.
864 candidates announced for 16th National Assembly across 182 electoral units
Chairman of the National Assembly and Chairman of the National Election Council, Tran Thanh Man, has signed Resolution No. 151, dated February 14, 2026, announcing the official list of candidates for deputies to the 16th National Assembly by electoral unit nationwide.
Lam Dong’s Da Teh builds brand as hub of rural specialties
From the beginning of the 12th lunar month, residents of Da Teh in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong have stepped up production to prepare local One Commune, One Product (OCOP) certified specialties for the Lunar New Year.
Hung Yen preserves traditional craft of aromatic incense making
Amidst the ever-changing pace of modern life, the herbal scent in Cao residential group in Son Nam ward, northern province of Hung Yen, evokes traditional cultural values essential to Vietnamese families during the Lunar New Year. For the locals here, incense making is not merely a livelihood, but a rural memory preserved and passed down for over three centuries.
Vietnam emerges as top global tourism performer in 2025
Vietnam welcomed nearly 21.2 million foreign arrivals in 2025, marking a stellar 20.4% increase from 2024 and surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic levels by 19%.
Science, technology fuel sustainable development
Deeply aware of the practical demands of the revolutionary cause and endowed with a vision far ahead of his time, President Ho Chi Minh consistently attached great importance to the development of science and technology, viewing it as a decisive factor in national liberation and development.
Hanoi’s Tet-coloured art space enchants visitors
Art works in various forms and materials are being showcased at an exhibition entitled “Spring Colours of the Year of the Horse” at the Ho Guom Cultural Information Centre in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Spring Fair 2026: Hong Kong experience offers insights for Vietnam–Hong Kong trade cooperation
To maintain and further promote its role as a regional event-hosting hub, Hong Kong (China) has maximised connectivity between the authorities, industry associations and business organisations, creating an efficient linkage mechanism, according to Vu Thi Thuy, Deputy Consul General and Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in the special administrative region.
Mekong Delta repositions as global tourism hub
As one of Vietnam's primary tourism regions, the Mekong Delta is pivoting toward a sustainable future centred on green tourism, environmental protection, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Preserving memories of old Tet through traditional craft of xam huong
Xam huong, an elegant folk game that originated in the royal court before spreading among the public, is today kept alive by a single artisan in Hue who has devoted more than 40 years to the craft. Quietly and patiently, he continues to preserve this distinctive cultural tradition, artisan
Vietnam’s diverse culinary showcased at Spring Fair
At the Glorious Spring Fair 2026 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi, the “Xuan My Vi” (Spring Flavours) zone has emerged as one of the most crowded attractions.
Here, hundreds of Vietnamese dishes are on display and sold.
Tet traditions thrive among Vietnamese in Washington
As the Lunar New Year approaches, Vietnamese communities across the United States once again come together to celebrate Tet, keeping alive the traditions of their homeland. In many places, families gather to wrap chung cake that symbolises the essence of the Vietnamese New Year.
Spring bonds mainland and Truong Sa archipelago
As the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Horse - approaches, the Naval Region 4 Command has organised a series of meaningful activities to bring warmth and encouragement to officers, soldiers, and civilians stationed in the Truong Sa archipelago.
Mesmerising tourism products offered in ancient capital
Spring marks Ninh Binh’s tourism peak season. In response to the increasing demand from tourists during the Lunar New Year, local destinations are therefore focusing on enhancing service quality and diversifying their product offerings.
Vietnam launches first cross-sea UAV delivery route
The Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City, in coordination with Vietnam Post and CT UAV JSC, launched a UAV-based delivery route connecting Can Gio and Vung Tau on February 12.
