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High-riding cars sold out as Tet 2026 rental demand surges

With a nine-day holiday ahead, demand for self-drive vehicles continues to climb, especially for high-clearance family cars.

Why the Dao celebrate Tet early in midwinter

From mid lunar December, Dao communities in Quang Ninh begin Tet (Lunar New Year) early, honoring ancestors and renewing clan bonds in a quiet yet deeply meaningful celebration.

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.

The image of horse in the lives of Vietnamese people

Horses have long been embedded in Vietnamese culture, carrying layered symbolism in language and belief while remaining part of daily life in many ethnic minority communities.

Tran Temple Festival 2026 to boast record 15 activities

The ceremonial part will proceed with full solemnity under traditional rites, including commemorative orations, incense offerings to the Tran Kings, water and land processions, and other ritual observances.

Spring festival unites Vietnamese in Germany

The Vietnamese community’s Tet celebration in Germany unfolded in vibrant spring colors, featuring traditional banh chung wrapping, calligraphy, lucky draws and special artistic performances by a troupe from Ho Chi Minh City.

Prof. Truong Nguyen Thanh shares ‘Tet homecoming’ after 37 years away

The 2017 Lunar New Year (Tet) marked a special milestone in the life of Professor Truong Nguyen Thanh, as he celebrated Tet in his homeland Vietnam after 37 years of living, studying and working in the US.

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.

Tet 2026 banana craze: one more fruit, triple the price

As tradition dictates that odd numbers symbolize fortune, banana vendors are seeing a buying rush, with some bunches selling for as much as a million dong each.

The mixed emotions behind Tet bonuses in Vietnamese sports

As Vietnamese footballers and athletes welcome the Year of the Horse 2026, some enjoy generous rewards while others return home empty-handed, revealing deep contrasts in the country’s sporting landscape.

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.

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.

Hanoi markets come alive as Tet 2026 approaching

A recent survey shows flower prices have seen only slight fluctuations this year thanks to favourable weather conditions. Peach blossoms are priced from 200,000 VND to several million VND, depending on size and shape.

Tet 2026: Longer holiday, wider horizons for Vietnamese explorers

Vietnamese consumers are demonstrating greater purposefulness, whether seeking cooler domestic escapes like Da Lat or showing rising curiosity toward international options like India and Japan, to make the most of their limited holiday time.

Hang Luoc - A market that blooms once a year, lives for generations

Since the mid-point of the 12th lunar month, Hang Luoc street has assumed a celebratory guise. Soft and vivid pink peach blossoms, golden kumquat trees bowed under the weight of ripe fruit, and crisp white apricot blooms herald the onset of spring.

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.

Hanoi waives public transport fares during Tet holiday

Hanoi Railways will grant free single-ride tickets to passengers using the Hanoi Metro app or purchasing directly at ticket counters from February 14–22, to meet rising travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) Holiday.