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Horse mascot holding iPhone 17 becomes a Tet sensation in Gia Lai

Gia Lai's Tet 2026 mascot combines the mythical aura of Saint Giong with youthful energy and tech-savvy spirit through a horse holding an iPhone 17.

Hanoians burn offerings early for Kitchen Gods as tourists stop to watch

On the morning of February 9, several families in Hanoi’s Old Quarter held early offerings to Ong Cong Ong Tao (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods), with streetside paper burning drawing curious glances from foreign visitors.

Japanese tourist rescued after suffering stroke at sea

A Japanese tourist was safely evacuated and rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Quang Ninh province.

Hanoi Metro adjusts peak hours, train schedules on two urban railway lines

Hanoi Metro has announced that to better meet rising passenger travel demand, it will adjust peak-hour time frames and apply new train schedules on both urban railway Line 2A Cat Linh–Ha Dong and Line 3.1 Nhon–Hanoi Station from February 9.

19 additional aircraft to be deployed to serve Lunar New Year peak period

Carriers have added 19 additional aircraft, four more than a year earlier, bringing the total number of planes in service during the peak Tet (Lunar New Year) period to about 216–218.

From lilies to chrysanthemums, Tay Tuu’s Tet flower fields boom

Farmers in Tay Tuu enjoy a prosperous Tet (Lunar New Year) season, earning significant income from high-demand flowers like lilies and chrysanthemums.

AI-powered scams intensify ahead of Tet, targeting everyday users

In the lead-up to the Lunar New Year (Tet), technology-driven scams are exploding with a level of sophistication not seen before.

Raising sika deer in refurbished barns brings Mekong Delta farmer $12,000 a year

From an old livestock shed, a farmer in the Mekong Delta boldly began raising sika deer for velvet antler - long regarded as a “miracle tonic” - and now earns a stable income of hundreds of millions of dong each year.

Carp farmers in Dong Nai rush into harvest season before Tet ritual

Only a day before the Kitchen Gods' Day, fish farmers in Song May hamlet, Binh Minh commune, Dong Nai province, find themselves in the most frantic days of the year.

Dong Nai’s major gladiolus-growing area braces for a decisive Tet season

As Tet nears, growers in Xuan Loc closely watch each row of gladiolus, hoping the flowers bloom at the perfect moment.

Handcrafted incense in Thanh Hoa sees booming demand as Tet approaches

The days leading up to Tet bring an especially vivid energy to Dong Khe, a village in Hoang Giang commune, Thanh Hoa, where the craft of herbal incense glows brighter than at any other time of year.

A 200-year-old incense village races to meet Tet demand

As Lunar New Year nears, Quan Huong village in Da Nang works round-the-clock to fulfill the year’s biggest incense orders.

Early homebound rush for Tet as bus terminals fill up across Ho Chi Minh City

Despite it being only the 20th day of the final lunar month, Ho Chi Minh City’s major bus stations and gateways are already seeing a sharp uptick in travelers heading home to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

Vietnam’s space legacy through the eyes of Amanda Nguyen and Pham Tuan

The first Vietnamese astronaut and the first Vietnamese-American woman in space meet to reflect on legacy, identity, and future missions.

Police bust dog theft ring stealing more than 5,000 animals in Gia Lai

Police in Gia Lai Province have dismantled a dog theft ring responsible for stealing more than 5,000 dogs, with total illegal profits estimated at around $105,000.

Early bloom, bitter loss: Ninh Binh peach growers fear a fruitless Tet

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the peach orchards of Vi Khe ward in Ninh Binh province should be preparing for peak bloom. Instead, they're already awash in pink - a premature beauty that’s causing sleepless nights for local farmers.

Man spends billions of dong relocating hundreds of unmarked graves in Hanoi

For more than a decade, a 53-year-old man has spent billions of dong of his own money to relocate and care for hundreds of unmarked graves in Hanoi. This quiet journey reflects his deep compassion for others.

E10 gasoline transition could lead to risks for older engines

While claiming that E10 gasoline does not affect car engines, experts have pointed out possible risks when using the biofuel.

Hospital “treatment first, payment later” model introduced

The healthcare sector is piloting a new model that allows individuals to register with a bank for a medical fee guarantee covering their entire family, enabling hospitals to offer "treat first, pay later”.

A steel horse made of 94 place names captivates Da Nang

Appearing along the Han River, a four-meter-high steel horse has quickly drawn attention as its entire body is assembled from the names of 94 wards, communes and special zones of Da Nang.