Destinations across Viet Nam greeted the year's first visitors on the morning of January 1, marking an auspicious start to the new tourism season.

Ha Noi buzzed with energy on January 1 as entertainment spots around Hoan Kiem Lake attracted throngs of locals and foreign tourists marking the arrival of the New Year.

Combating corruption, wastefulness and negative practices is a crucial task, essential for preserving the Party’s credibility, upholding the rule of law, and, most importantly, maintaining the trust of the people, Party chief said.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has approved a proposal put forth by the Ministry of Home Affairs for a four-day New Year holiday in 2026.

An artistic lighting space at Hoan Kiem Lake in central Ha Noi will be launched on the evening of December 24 as part of a series of activities organised by the capital city to celebrate the New Year.

All passengers travelling on Metro Line No.1 (Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien) will be exempt from fares on January 1, 2026, as part of activities to welcome the New Year, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Company No.1 (HURC1).