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Hanoi to deliver nearly 90,000 Tet gifts to needy people

The funding is expected to come from the municipal “For the Poor” Fund, under which each ward will receive 30 gift packages and each commune 50 packages, with each package valued at 1 million VND.

Tourism destinations refresh offerings to welcome New Year visitors

Across the Mekong Delta, many tourist sites have been busy upgrading their offerings. nal cakes.

Over 6 million recipients to get Tet gifts from the government

The Ministry of Finance confirms full disbursement of Tet gift funds for people with meritorious service and vulnerable citizens.

Hanoi to spend over $23 million on Tet 2026 gifts for over 1.16 million people

The city will offer monetary gifts to war veterans, vulnerable groups, and the elderly during the Lunar New Year.

Party & State distribute Tet gifts to national contributors & vulnerable groups

To mark the 14th National Party Congress and Tet 2026, millions of Vietnamese will receive State-sponsored gifts.

Free bus and metro rides in HCMC on New Year’s Day

In celebration of the New Year 2026, Ho Chi Minh City will offer free rides on all public buses and the Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line on January 1.

Domestic tourism sees strong uptick ahead of New Year holiday

In Ho Chi Minh City, travel agencies report a bustling tour market as year-end demand remains strong, particularly for domestic travel, which continues to appeal to both local residents and overseas Vietnamese.

Hanoi craft villages bustle as Lunar New Year approaches

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, traditional craft villages across Hanoi are entering their busiest production season.

Vietnam Airlines adds 270 flights to during 2026 New Year holiday

Vietnam Airlines will operate nearly 270 additional flights on key domestic routes to meet the surge in travel demand during the upcoming New Year holiday, the national flag carrier has announced.

Railway sector adds 20,000 seats for four-day New Year holiday

Alongside the new services, the company will also attach additional carriages to the North–South Reunification trains and other daily routes, supplying about 6,600 more seats.

New Year’s Eve fireworks to light up Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2026

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are preparing to welcome 2026 with dazzling fireworks displays at multiple iconic locations across both cities.

Ornamental kumquat hub in central Vietnam faces massive Tet 2026 losses

Heavy rains and an early cold snap have pushed Vietnam’s ornamental kumquat supply to the brink ahead of Lunar New Year 2026.

Da Nang unveils vibrant lineup of events to welcome 2026

A chain of New Year-themed check-in zones, colorful art performances, and entertainment programs is set to bring a vibrant, multi-sensory festival season to both locals and visitors in Da Nang.

Ho Chi Minh City to light up with fireworks at four locations for New Year 2026

The city will welcome the New Year 2026 with dazzling fireworks at four locations and an exciting lineup of large-scale cultural and sports events designed for both locals and visitors.

Vietnam’s kumquat capital in Ninh Binh reports early sell-out and record profits

Cascade-style kumquat trees in Ninh Binh have become Tet bestsellers, with orders secured months ahead of time.

New Year’s Day 2026: Vietnam workers to get one day off with full pay

As New Year’s Day 2026 falls on a Thursday, workers across Vietnam will be entitled to a single day off with full pay, in accordance with the Labor Code.

Government presses for transparency in 2025 Tet bonus planning

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an official dispatch requesting provincial and city-level Departments of Home Affairs to report on wage, bonus, and labor relations conditions in businesses ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year.

State employees to enjoy 9-day Tet holiday

Civil servants and state employees in Vietnam will enjoy nine consecutive days off for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

People duty-bound to work during Tet

Hoang Anh Cuong has been working as a guard at The To Temple in Hue City for nearly 30 years. Watching over the temple during Tet is a regular part of his job.

Vietnam’s Tet festival in eyes of foreign diplomats

Foreign ambassadors have shared their feelings and interesting experiences about the Lunar New Year (Tet festival), the biggest traditional festival in Viet Nam.