Every Lunar New Year, the small home of Nguyen Van Vy, born in 1944, and Dang Thi Ngot, born in 1946, in Thanh Hoa bursts into laughter as their 10 children and dozens of grandchildren return to celebrate Tet together.

New regulations requiring each X-ray scan to last at least six minutes and each echocardiography session to last 30 minutes in order to qualify for health insurance reimbursement have drawn criticism.

The capital’s ancient pagodas welcomed waves of worshippers on Tet’s first day, where tradition, faith and festive joy blended in the early spring air.

As the clock strikes the New Year, young men in Dang Chuong village sprint from the communal house, carrying sacred flames to welcome luck and peace.

At the exact moment when the old year gives way to the new, hundreds of residents of Tien Huong village in Vu Ban commune, Ninh Binh province, eagerly carry trays of offerings to Phu Day to pray for good fortune.

Amid the bustling rhythm of the year’s final days, in a quiet corner on the outskirts of Hanoi, a shared roof gently keeps the flame of spring alive for elderly people and children with nowhere else to turn.

Across Asia, cities burst into color and sound as communities usher in the Year of the Horse with dazzling performances and heartfelt traditions.

Last year, Hanoi saw a surge in both quantity and quality of public art endeavours, a leap forward in the art of breathing new life into urban landscapes

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.

The smart border gate will be based on Industry 4.0 technologies, with cross-border data connectivity serving as its core.

The programme, organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Labour Federation, is part of activities to care for union members and workers during the Tet holiday.

Crowds gather around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi’s Old Quarter as Tet 2026 approaches, soaking in spring colors and festive traditions.

Photos of a large extended family in Phu Tho have drawn widespread attention on social media in recent days.

The vibrant scenery of Phu Son bougainvillea village in Vinh Long has been drawing large numbers of visitors who come to admire and photograph its dazzling colors in the days leading up to Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026.

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, tech scams are erupting with unprecedented sophistication. Worryingly, cybercriminals are exploiting AI to create scripts that strike directly at the public's psyche.

Investigators in Thanh Hoa discovered two frozen tiger carcasses hidden in a reinforced underground chamber, exposing an alleged illegal wildlife trafficking ring.

A long-distance coach running the Tuyen Quang - Bac Ninh route was found crammed with nearly double its legal capacity. Police have fined the driver and transport cooperative more than VND207 million (about US$8,400).

As Tet approaches, the Yen Tu Yellow Apricot Fair in Quang Ninh bursts into life with hundreds of rare bonsai masterpieces worth billions of dong, each carrying the dedication and artistry of its creator.

As Tet approaches, households in Vu Dai village work around the clock to fill thousands of orders for their signature braised fish, a delicacy worth up to VND2 million per pot.

This year’s Nguyen Hue Flower Street dazzles with giant horse-themed installations, cutting-edge mapping technology, and a vibrant celebration of Vietnamese culture.