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A sacred New Year comes early for the Dao Lo Gang

In the remote mountains of Quang Ninh, the Dao Lo Gang people begin Tet (Lunar New Year) early, celebrating with deep-rooted rituals and vibrant cultural traditions.

Rare 'praying hands' bananas spark Tet shopping frenzy in Vietnam

A rare banana variety shaped like folded praying hands is attracting buyers across Vietnam ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year), with some willing to pay premium prices just to display the fruit.

Lang Son celebrates Tet with dazzling peach blossom festival

Lang Son Province will host the 2026 Lang Son Peach Blossom Festival under the theme “Colors of Lang Son – Connecting all directions,” offering a wide range of experiences for visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet).

Gen Z and Gen Y reshape Tet shopping habits online

The 2026 Tet (Lunar New Year) shopping season reveals a clear transformation in Vietnamese consumer behavior, as impulsive spending gives way to more intentional, budget-conscious purchasing - mostly on digital platforms.

Hanoi Museum opens free to public for one month

To celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026, Hanoi Museum is offering free admission and launching new exhibitions showcasing the city’s rich heritage.

Traffic police to assist Tet returnees with motorcade escorts

Traffic police nationwide will lead organized convoys to ensure safe travel for workers and students returning home for Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026.

From 2am with love: Da Nang’s rice cake village races to meet Tet orders

In the quiet darkness of An Lac village in Da Nang, the rhythmic “loc coc” of wooden molds begins at 2am - signaling not just the start of a workday, but the spirit of Tet drawing near.

Vietnam spent $2 billion importing nearly 1 million tons of meat

While Vietnam buys pork from abroad at just $2.27/kg, local consumers pay triple the price during Tet (Lunar New Year) season.

HCM City urged to halt facelift projects at Ben Thanh Market and Turtle Lake

Controversy over color changes and design deviations prompts calls to pause renovation at two iconic city landmarks.

Northern flower village bustles as Tet draws near

A sea of shoppers and blossoms floods Hung Yen’s biggest flower village, turning it into a seasonal marketplace spectacle.

Golden horse takes flight from apricot blossom in HCM City

A giant horse emerging from golden blossoms becomes a star attraction at the 2026 Tet Viet Festival in Ho Chi Minh City.

“Happiness Train” promotes Vietnam’s image, people and tourism

The “Happiness Train” departed Hanoi Railway Station on February 2, launched by Nhan dan Newspaper with Vietnam Railways and Coteccons, to spread compassion, optimism, and national pride at the start of the Lunar New Year.

Wooden horses gallop into Tet: Hoi An’s sculptors race the holiday clock

With demand surging ahead of the Year of the Horse, Cuoi Lu's woodworkers blend tradition with artistry to create unique wooden horse sculptures.

Big money blooms for orchid arrangers in Thanh Hoa’s Tet flower market

Wages are paid per stem - up to USD 6 each - making the job highly lucrative for those with skill.

Ben Thanh Market and Turtle Lake transform for Tet 2026

With waves of red and water motifs, HCM City’s iconic landmarks embrace a festive new look ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet).

Hanoi youths capture Tet spirit in ao dai by Hoan Kiem Lake

Even on a weekday, Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake is drawing flocks of young women dressed in traditional ao dai, all eager to capture the festive beauty of Tet through stunning photoshoots.

Hanoi synchronises tourism offerings ahead of Tet peak

As the country’s leading tourism hub, Hanoi is stepping up comprehensive preparations in terms of products, services and cultural–tourism activities to welcome a large influx of visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday 2026.

Ethnic cultures to take centre stage at "Homeland Spring" celebrations in Hanoi

A vibrant series of events themed “Homeland Spring” will run from February 1 to 28 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong ward, Hanoi, ushering in the Year of the Horse in 2026.

Tet windfall for Vietnamese pig farmers as pork prices spike

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, live hog prices have surged across Vietnam, driving retail pork costs sharply upward. For livestock farmers, this spike is turning into a windfall season.

Renting peach blossoms becomes Tet trend in Thanh Hoa, prices hit $6,000

Instead of buying, families and businesses are renting old, uniquely shaped peach trees for Tet, turning the streets of Thanh Hoa lively.