After 30 consecutive days and nights of intensive work, the centerpiece of this year’s Nguyen Hue flower street is nearing completion - a towering, 2-ton horse sculpture inspired by the legendary steed of Saint Giong.

As the Tet holiday draws near, ornamental tangerine trees shaped like horses are capturing the attention of collectors and businesses at Van Giang - Hung Yen’s famed bonsai hub.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly and Madam Naly Sisoulith visited cultural sites in Ninh Binh, paying tribute to the shared heritage between Vietnam and Laos.

Tucked in a narrow alleyway behind Dong Xuan Market, Thanh Ha Market may look modest at first glance. But for locals and travelers alike, this unassuming market has become a place of sensory delight and cultural connection.

At Vietnam’s largest whale cemetery, fishermen perform funeral rites for sea giants they believe protect their lives at sea.

In Da Nang, the unusual job of catching sea snails - by walking backward - peaks just before Tet, offering high earnings and high risks.

Dressed in a traditional Vietnamese áo dài, French Ambassador Olivier Brochet began his new year with a cultural journey to Vietnam’s first university.

Thung Ui in Ninh Binh is captivating visitors with its emerald lake, limestone cliffs, and ancient spiritual sites. A peaceful, cinematic retreat awaits.

The evening of January 23 saw the skies above Hanoi ablaze with color, as a spectacular fireworks display lit up the capital in celebration of the successful conclusion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

With just days to go before Tet, Da Nang’s Lien Chieu Port infrastructure project has reached 97% completion and is expected to be finished ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year, according to project officials.

In the lead-up to Tet Binh Ngo 2026, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating its efforts to refresh some of its most iconic landmarks, including Ben Thanh Market, Phu Dong roundabout, and Turtle Lake.

Nature lovers are flocking to Pu Luong in northern Vietnam to witness the serene beauty of terraced rice fields during the dazzling water-pouring season.

Just 70km from the capital, a radiant lily field by the Kinh Thay River has become a hotspot for springtime check-ins.

1,586 delegates representing over 5.6 million Party members gathered in Hanoi for the official opening of the 14th National Party Congress.

This morning, at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam convened its preliminary session.

Vietnam’s most iconic dish - pho - now has a museum dedicated entirely to its history, culture, and flavors.

In the heart of Da Nang, generations of artisans rise before dawn to keep a centuries-old craft alive, one sesame cracker at a time.

Built in the 17th century, Phuc Son Pagoda stands as a living cultural relic, now enhanced by an 8-tonne jade Buddha that draws pilgrims year-round.

As night falls over Nghia Hiep flower village (Quang Ngai Province), a gentle glow brightens the fields. Hundreds of chrysanthemum gardens are lit up overnight, as farmers "wake" their flowers to ensure they bloom in time for Tet 2026.

A flood-prone commune in Quang Tri province has found an ingenious way to live with rising waters - floating houses that rise and fall with the river.