Since the mid-point of the 12th lunar month, Hang Luoc street has assumed a celebratory guise. Soft and vivid pink peach blossoms, golden kumquat trees bowed under the weight of ripe fruit, and crisp white apricot blooms herald the onset of spring.

Hanoi’s tourism sector has continued to make a strong impression, earning recognition in several major categories of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2026 Awards recently announced by Tripadvisor.

In recent years, cross-border e-commerce has emerged as an effective channel for Vietnamese businesses to overcome geographical barriers, access international consumers and participate more deeply in global value chains.

Noi Bai International Airport and Tan Son Nhat International Airport are expected to handle record passenger volumes during the Tet (the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Horse), according to airport authorities.

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre launched the “Tet at Royal Palace” programme on February 11 at Phu Noi Vu (Internal Affairs Office) within the Hue Imperial Citadel with a series of special cultural activities.

Vietnam Register will begin issuing electronic inspection certificates for cars from March 1, incorporating QR codes and emissions ratings. The move is intended to curb forgery and reduce administrative costs.

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.

UNESCO and the Japanese Government on February 12 signed an agreement to launch a project aimed at strengthening Vietnam’s capabilities in early warning, disaster risk mitigation and ensuring safe learning environment.

Hanoi Railways will grant free single-ride tickets to passengers using the Hanoi Metro app or purchasing directly at ticket counters from February 14–22, to meet rising travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) Holiday.

Vietnam attaches great importance to strengthening its Comprehensive Partnership with Canada, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said.

Lien Khuong International Airport in Duc Trong commune in the central province of Lam Dong will be temporarily closed from March 4 to August 25, 2026, to facilitate runway and taxiway repair works.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 12 underscored the importance of accelerating the development of power sources, including nuclear energy, while chairing the fifth meeting of the Steering Committee for Nuclear Power Plant Construction.

Tri emphasised that the decision to adopt the resolution at the second meeting demonstrates that this is a particularly important task receiving close attention from the Party Central Committee and the Party chief.

Vietnam is setting ambitious goals for its steel industry, aiming to meet 80-85% of domestic steel demand by 2030, according to the freshly approved Steel Industry Development Strategy for the period up to 2030, with a vision toward 2050.

The Ministry of Finance has begun seeking public feedback on a draft circular regulating tax policies for transactions, transfers and business activities related to crypto assets.

From online classes in remote schools to digital library models and STEM initiatives in mountainous regions, the digital transformation of education is gradually addressing the 'information poverty'.

A spring flower market officially opened on February 12 (the 25th day of the last lunar month) on Nguyen Van Cua Street in Phu Dinh ward, Ho Chi Minh City, offering a vibrant Tet shopping and cultural space for residents and visitors.

Rising incomes, expanding domestic demand and large-scale infrastructure investment are reinforcing long-term real estate potential.

The International Quantum Computing Hackathon (QC4SG 2026) aims to identify and connect breakthrough ideas applying quantum technology to practical challenges in finance, healthcare, logistics, energy and data security.

Those who bought gold on God of Wealth Day in 2025 have gained a profit of about VND91 million per tael to date, while buyers of gold seven years ago have seen profits go much higher.

Experts say that assigning excessive homework during Tet creates pressure and diminishes the holiday's significance. Instead, teachers should assign light tasks so that students can maintain their learning rhythm while enjoying a meaningful rest.

A land auction in Tay Phuong commune (formerly part of Thach That district), Hanoi, on February 8 drew attention after one plot was bid up to VND164.4 million per sqm, nearly nine times the starting price.

A patient was in critical condition, yet the family insisted on a hospital transfer simply because the operating surgeon did not hold the title of "Professor."

Yen Trang tops the 2025 graduating class with a GPA of 3.88, excelling in a male-dominated field.

As e-commerce evolves into a space for entertainment and interaction, Vietnamese brands are turning livestream and short videos into powerful Tet sales engines.