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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.

Tranquil escapes: 4 healing spring getaways in Northern Vietnam

Northern Vietnam offers a wealth of serene, poetic, and culturally vibrant villages - ideal for travelers seeking a healing getaway during Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026.

Giant galloping horses by the sea: Vung Tau reveals Tet mascots

Vung Tau’s stunning new mascot installation blends sea, steel, and symbolism ahead of the spring flower festival.

Tan Son Nhat airport expected to handle over 1,000 flights per day during Tet

During the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to serve around 145,000 passengers per day, with an average of about 940 flights daily.

The king’s Tet: Royal ceremonies return to Thang Long Citadel

Royal Tet rituals were reenacted at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, reviving centuries-old traditions of Vietnam’s feudal court.

Fireworks, festive events usher in Year of the Horse across Vietnam

As the Year of the Horse approaches, heralding hopes for a new era of growth, localities across the country are preparing New Year’s Eve fireworks to delight residents and visitors, and to send wishes of prosperity and success.

Transport plans ready for Lunar New Year peak

Transport operators across Vietnam have prepared plans to increase capacity and services to meet surging travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) peak, as tickets on many key routes are already sold out.

Tet flower street held for first time at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Hanoi has introduced its first Tet Flower Street at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, welcoming locals and international visitors during the Lunar New Year.

The Kitchen Gods and the fire that fuels Vietnam’s future

As Vietnam bids farewell to the Kitchen Gods, a deeper meaning emerges: the call to preserve values that sustain both family and country.

Football and Tet greetings bring G4 ambassadors closer to highland children.

Ambassadors from the G4 group in Vietnam, including Canada, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland, played football with children from mountainous areas and sent New Year greetings to the Vietnamese people.

Horse mascots steal the spotlight as Tet 2026 nears

Across cities and provinces, horse mascots blend tradition, technology, and storytelling in visually stunning fashion.

HCM City residents release eels and frogs on Kitchen Gods Day

In addition to carp, many residents in Ho Chi Minh City released birds, eels and frogs today at pagodas, lakes, rivers and canals to mark Kitchen Gods Day.

Hanoi’s elite Tet tradition: That Thon peaches rent for up to $8,000

As Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026 draws near, Hanoi’s streets are once again graced by the rare and regal That Thon peach trees - known for their ancient forms, densely layered petals, and deep crimson hue.

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.

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.

Yen Tu Spring Festival 2026 to open following UNESCO acclaim

This year, the festival will be much larger than before, spreading across Vang Danh, Yen Tu, Thuong Yen Cong, Phuong Dong, and Bac Son wards, instead of just a few spots like in the past.

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.

PM, spouse host banquet for diplomatic corps in Hanoi

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran hosted a banquet in Hanoi on February 9 evening for the diplomatic corps, ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet).

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.