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Workers may enjoy extended break for Hung Kings Day and April 30

In 2026, after the Lunar New Year holiday, employees will soon have two major public holidays at the end of April. Notably, with careful use of annual leave, many may enjoy up to nine consecutive days off.

Tet through the eyes of a 9X mother of six

A 9X mother in Nghe An shares the joys and challenges of celebrating Tet (Lunar New Year) with six children.

Foreign tourist found dead in Ho Chi Minh City hotel

Authorities are investigating the unusual death of a male foreign guest discovered in his hotel room on the fourth day of Lunar New Year (Tet).

Thousands flock to Saigon Zoo for Tet parade

On February 18, the second day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, thousands of residents flocked to Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in HCMC to watch an animal parade and stroll through its lush, shaded grounds.

Hanoi offers free parking, public transport during Lunar New Year

In a bid to facilitate travel and leisure activities for residents and visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Hanoi has introduced a series of free parking sites and public transport.

Crowds flood Hanoi and HCMC centers for Lunar New Year countdown

On the final night of the lunar year, streets in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City filled with people gathering for fireworks and the sacred moment of transition into the Year of the Horse 2026.

Through the night for Tet: The warmth of banh chung and banh tet

As the year wanes, narrow alleys in Ho Chi Minh City glow red with firelight, carrying the scent of sticky rice and the quiet devotion of families awaiting spring.

37 years of wooden clogs and a bustling Tet season

Amid the rush of Lunar New Year (Tet) shopping, a small stall in Tan Dinh Market echoes with steady hammering, where a veteran artisan preserves a timeless craft.

14,660 tonnes of rice allocated for Tet and between-crop period

More than 14,660 tonnes of rice from the national reserve were allocated to 13 provinces and centrally-run cities to support people during the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival and the between-crop period in 2026.

Ly Thai To Park opens as HCMC’s new memorial to Covid-19 victims

After more than 90 days of renovation, the green “quiet space” at 1 Ly Thai To has been reborn as a place of reflection and humanity in Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan Son Nhat activates high-alert plan as flight numbers soar past 1,000 a day

Unprecedented air traffic ahead of Tet has forced Tan Son Nhat Airport to deploy maximum staffing and coordination to maintain smooth flight schedules.

Lien Khuong International Airport to close from March to August 2026 for repairs

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.

Hanoi rolls out housing incentives for top talent

Under a new resolution, Hanoi grants talented individuals priority access to social housing, alongside financial and welfare support to anchor high-quality human capital in the capital.

More expressway rest stops ready for Tet travel peak

Five rest stops along the Hanoi - Can Tho expressway corridor have begun operations, including Gie – Ninh Binh; Cao Bo – Mai Son, La Son – Hoa Lien, Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay; and Trung Luong – My Thuan.

Vietnamese plan Tet three months in advance, Google says

Instead of waiting for the final rush before the Lunar New Year (Tet), Vietnamese users are beginning their Tet 2026 preparations much earlier, according to new search trend data released by Google.

Cardamom & commerce: new life on the border

Amid the clouds and winds of the Thu Lum area (formerly Muong Te district) in Lai Chau province bordering China, the villages of U Ma and Pa Thang are now being mentioned as economic “bright spots” in the Vietnamese highlands.

Life-threatening complications follow liposuction at unlicensed clinics

As Tet approaches, demand for cosmetic procedures has surged. Many beauty facilities’ ads for liposuction say that it is “fast, light, painless - no risks,” luring people into traps that have left patients hospitalized in critical condition.

Tears of joy as father and son reunite after 46 years apart in Vietnam

The moment of reunion with the son he had lost for 46 years left Mr. Xuyen overwhelmed, his voice breaking on stage as happiness came flooding back.

Stamp set, coin issued to mark Year of the Horse

The Ministry of Science and Technology, in coordination with the Vietnam Post Corporation, has released a stamp set and a commemorative coin to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse.

The sacred horse of Saint Giong rises above Nguyen Hue Flower Street

This year’s horse mascot on Nguyen Hue Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City is inspired by the image of Saint Giong riding his horse into the sky, symbolizing strength, determination and the aspiration to rise.