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Three months of fire and syrup: Thanh Hoa’s traditional craft thrives at Tet

As Tet nears, Lam Thanh village in Thanh Hoa runs on boiling pots and sleepless nights - churning out tons of syrup for eager customers.

Thang Long Imperial Citadel to evoke Hanoi’s timeless Tet

Sprawling across more than 7,000 sq.m, the event grounds will be artfully transformed into a living tableau of classic Tet scenes drawn from Hanoi and other regions.

Before Tet even begins, peach blossom craze takes over Hanoi’s online markets

Even before Tet arrives, ‘dao huyen’ peach blossoms are selling out fast as online vendors report thousands of branches sold.

Ho Chi Minh City landmarks undergo facelift for Tet celebrations

In the lead-up to Tet Binh Ngo 2026, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating its efforts to refresh some of its most iconic landmarks, including Ben Thanh Market, Phu Dong roundabout, and Turtle Lake.

Nguyen Hue Flower Street debuts day-and-night design for Tet 2026

For the first time in its 23-year history, Nguyen Hue Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City will offer a dual visual experience, transforming between day and night during the 2026 Lunar New Year festival.

Cultural, culinary tourism heightens Tet allure in Ho Chi Minh City

With around one month to go before Lunar New Year Festival, HCM City’s tourism market is gathering momentum to draw travellers and further popularise Vietnam’s image.

Nha Trang captivates visitors with traditional Tet atmosphere

Amid the vibrant pace of urbanisation, Nha Trang is offering visitors a chance to slow down and immerse themselves in a rustic countryside setting imbued with the spirit of traditional Tet.

Night flight operations extended at six airports for Lunar New Year

The adjusted operating schedules will apply at Tho Xuan, Dong Hoi, Chu Lai, Phu Cat, Pleiku, and Tuy Hoa airports.

Mandarin trees shaped like horses fetch premium prices ahead of Tet

In addition to traditional shapes like vases and gold ingots, a garden in Van Giang (Hung Yen) has introduced uniquely sculpted mandarin trees in the form of horses - priced from $400 to $1,600 - for the upcoming Lunar New Year.

Horse-themed ceramics bring fire back to Thanh Ha’s ancient kilns

With a month to go before the Lunar New Year, kilns in Thanh Ha pottery village (Hoi An Tay Ward, Da Nang City) are already blazing nonstop.

In Hanoi, horse-themed lacquer art sells for up to $12,000 ahead of Tet

With the Lunar New Year just a month away, dozens of horse-themed lacquer artworks by artisan Nguyen Tan Phat - some priced at several thousand dollars - are being snapped up by collectors for Tet displays and interior decoration.

Vietjet adds nearly 1,800 flights for peak Lunar New Year travel

Passengers planning to travel during the Tet peak period are advised to book tickets early to secure suitable flight schedules.

Hanoi revives traditional Tet in Hoan Kiem heritage space

For the first time, the relic site at 22 Hang Buom street has been transformed into a living tableau of the Red River Delta’s authentic Tet atmosphere, complete with the lively bustle of a traditional spring market.

Thanh Hoa’s red royal pomelo sells out weeks ahead of Tet

Thanh Hoa’s red royal pomelo is nearly sold out ahead of Tet, as traders scramble to reserve stock amid strong demand.

More trains added to serve Lunar New Year demand

The railway sector will add more Thong Nhat (reunification) trains and regional services to meet the sharply rising travel demand of people and tourists during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet), Vietnam’s largest traditional festival.

Vietnam’s chrysanthemum capital races against time for Tet

As night falls over Nghia Hiep flower village (Quang Ngai Province), a gentle glow brightens the fields. Hundreds of chrysanthemum gardens are lit up overnight, as farmers "wake" their flowers to ensure they bloom in time for Tet 2026.

Hanoi’s Tet bonus disparity widens, private sector leads with $25,000 payouts

As Tet approaches, Hanoi’s private sector outpaces others with unprecedented holiday bonuses for employees, reaching up to $25,000.

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.