In 2026, Quang Ninh aims to attract more than 22 million visitors, including about 5.2 million international arrivals; and earned a total revenue of at at least 65 trillion VND (2.5 billion USD).

Every year, when the 12th lunar month arrives, the festive atmosphere of Tet (Lunar New Year) begins to fill the air. However, the fast-paced life of the 4.0 era has brought a new colour: a digitalised Tet. Not only affecting traditional customs, technology has permeated every corner of daily life. Even so, the core values of family reunion, remembering ancestors, and sharing affection still remain intact.

As the Year of the Horse began, at maternity hospitals, the clear cries of the first newborn rang out, marking a deeply meaningful beginning to the new year.

Phu Quoc International Airport recorded 50 international flights on February 14, marking the highest daily figure since the airport commenced operations in 2012, welcoming more than 30,600 passengers and signaling a vibrant Lunar New Year peak season for the island.

As Tet arrives and spring comes, every corner of the country is filled with the excitement of the New Year and the anticipation of colourful festivals. After a year of industrious work, communities use this moment to reconnect with their roots, immerse themselves in the festive spirit of traditional rituals, and enjoy meaningful cultural life.

Viet Nam, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Japan and mainland China are emerging as the most favoured destinations for Hong Kong (China) residents during this ongoing Lunar New Year holiday.

A delegation from the Lao Embassy in Russia, led by Ambassador Shiphandone Oybuabuddy, visited and extended Lunar New Year greetings to officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Moscow on February 13, as the festive atmosphere of the Year of the Horse 2026 approaches.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offered incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at House 67 within the Presidential Palace complex in Ha Noi on the morning of February 14, the 27th day of the last lunar month.

Swiss and New Zealand ambassadors to Viet Nam urge practical delivery after 2025 upgrades, highlighting trade, innovation, and sustainability, and calling for concrete follow-through to sustain a future-oriented partnership.

The 2026 Spring Fair has left a strong impression on both domestic visitors and international guests, drawing unexpectedly large crowds. From those keen simply to explore and learn about Vietnamese culture to business leaders seeking new partnership opportunities, attendees have discovered a Viet Nam that is culturally distinctive, dynamic and creative.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man, accompanied by a delegation from the legislature and authorities of Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, on February 13 paid a pre-Lunar New Year (Tet) visit to the Party Committee and High Command of Military Region 9.

A delegation of the Party Central Committee, National Assembly, State President, Government and Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee laid wreaths and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Ha Noi on February 13 on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026.

With around nine days off, the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026 is not only a time for reunions with family and friends but also an ideal window for people to explore stunning natural scenery, experience culture, enjoy spring outings, or take a relaxing getaway.

With the motto “Leaving no one behind,” in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo, medical examination and treatment facilities across Ha Noi have set aside spaces to display apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, red couplets, lanterns and other decorations, with the hope of bringing the colours of spring to patients.

The Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026 holiday reveals a clear diversity in Vietnamese travel patterns, with consumers increasingly opting for early departures to bypass peak crowds or embracing short-haul getaways abroad, said Country Manager of Booking.com for Viet Nam Branavan Aruljothi.

With just days remaining until the Lunar New Year (Tet) – the Year of the Horse, Ha Hoi has entered the peak of its year-end shopping season, as the vibrant hues of peach blossoms and the steady flow of hurried shoppers across commercial streets and traditional markets signal the full arrival of the “rhythm of spring.”

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 11 visited former leaders of the Party and State, and offered incense in tribute to late leaders in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

A live television programme took place on February 11 to convey Lunar New Year wishes to officers, soldiers and civilians living and working in the Truong Sa Special Zone of Khanh Hoa province.

Lao Ambassador to France Kalamoungkhoune Souphanouvong has extended warm congratulations to the Party, State and people of Viet Nam on the successful 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nnam, reaffirming that Laos always values and takes pride in the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu offered incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at House 67 within the Presidential Palace complex in Ha Noi on February 10.