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Midnight pilgrimage to the Mother Goddess shrine

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.

A warm Tet under one shared roof for the lonely elderly

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.

Asian nations light up to welcome Lunar New Year 2026

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

Art reawakens Hanoi's public spaces

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

Thousands of new classrooms in Ho Chi Minh City set to open in early 2026

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.

Mong Cai smart border gate to open new era for cross-border trade

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

HCM City: 5,000 workers return to their hometowns for Tet with free bus tickets

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.

Festive spirit fills Hanoi streets before Lunar New Year

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

198-member family in Phu Tho goes viral with Tet photo

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

Tet comes alive in Vinh Long’s paper flower village

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.

Tech scams during Tet: fake shippers and invoices stalk users

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.

Police arrest suspects who built secret bunker to cook tiger glue in Thanh Hoa

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

83 passengers on a 45-seat bus: record fine issued

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).

Bonsai masterpieces at Yen Tu blossom into symbols of prosperity

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.

Vu Dai village braised fish sells by the thousands during Tet season

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.

Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2026 opens with record-scale floral and digital art

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

New civic heart in urban core: No.1 Ly Thai To Park officially opens in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City on February 12 officially inaugurated No.1 Ly Thai To Park, a 4.3-hectare public space developed with a total investment of more than 263 billion VND.

Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat airports expect record passenger volumes during Tet

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.

Programme revives traditional Tet in ancient capital

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.

Electronic vehicle inspection certificates to be issued from March 1

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.