As the Lunar New Year (Tet) is approaching, a surge in cultural tourism is drawing foreigners to Vietnamese coastal hotspots in the early days of the 2026 travel season.

In recent years, Vietnamese social media has seen a revival of rustic content, with young audiences drawn to videos of rural life, kitchen scenes, Tet preparations and everyday family rituals.

Curious at first, then deeply moved, a German man finds meaning in ancestral worship, lucky money and family reunion during Vietnamese New Year (Tet).

As families prepare for Lunar New Year (Tet), doctors at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases race against time, where the most meaningful Tet gift is a patient’s recovery.

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.

In the ever-evolving landscape of Vietnamese art, the "Ngua hoa mai" (Apricot blossom horse) project stands as a testament to how folk motifs can find new life.

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.

International visitors celebrating Lunar New Year (Tet) in Vietnam for the first time are now able to listen to Central Highlands gong performances while cruising along the Saigon River.

Hanoi will light up the sky at 33 locations on Lunar New Year’s Eve 2026. Here is a full list of fireworks sites to help you choose the perfect viewing spot.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.