The Vietnamese Embassy in Brunei organised a series of events to introduce Vietnamese Tet customs and promote the Vietnamese language and traditional handicrafts on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.

During the recent Lunar New Year holiday, thousands of engineers and workers at major national infrastructure projects were ready to sacrifice personal moments and accept a delayed Tet, working tirelessly on site.

During the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, revenue at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street rose by 20% compared with the same period last year, according to a representative of the organisers.

An exhibition jointly organised by the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology and the Institute of Sino-Nom Studies has recreated a traditional Tet (Lunar New Year Festival) space rich in national identity through a system of artefacts, archival materials, folk paintings, traditional costumes, calligraphy and interactive activities, attracting significant public interest during the first days of the Lunar New Year.

Viet Nam’s tourism sector recorded a vibrant and safe performance during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday of 2026, serving an estimated 14 million visitors, up 12% year-on-year, according to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

A human chess performance and competition festival took centre stage at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square on February 21 morning (the fifth day of the Lunar New Year – the Year of the Horse), ushering in the spring with vibrant and festive energy.

A festival was held in Dong Da ward on February 21, the fifth day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Horse, to mark the 237th anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi – Dong Da Victory (1789–2026), a landmark triumph in Viet Nam’s struggle against foreign invasion.

Whenever spring arrives, as the mainland bustles with the pink of peach blossoms and the yellow of apricot flowers, far out on the vast sea, the Truong Sa Archipelago also enters spring to its own distinct rhythm.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai, together with staff of the embassy, representatives of Vietnamese agencies in the country and a large number of overseas Vietnamese, visited the Truc Lam Zen Monastery and Khuong Viet Pagoda on February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year, to pray for peace for their families and the homeland.

Through practical activities such as wrapping banh chung, giving Tet gifts and supporting livelihoods for disadvantaged members, Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs have become increasingly effective —providing care for vulnerable people whenever the Lunar New Year (Tet) and spring come around.

The domestic market remained broadly stable on February 17, 2026, the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet), with no reports of abnormal price rises or shortages of essential goods, according to a rapid report by the Price Management Department under the Ministry of Finance.

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.

Da Nang on February 17 (the first day of the Lunar New Year) launched several programmes to welcome the new year.

As the clock struck midnight, fireworks were set off at 33 locations across the capital city to welcome the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse.

On the evening of February 16, General Secretary To Lam visited and extended his Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to the Party organisation, government and people of Ha Noi.

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.

A ceremony was held at Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane, on February 14, to present 100 charity gift packages to people with disabilities and disadvantaged residents living in the Lao capital.

About 1,000 guests attended a Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in France in coordination with the Paris authorities at the City Hall on February 13.

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 Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026 is approaching. While families across the country busily prepare to welcome spring, at the Naval Port of Region 3, officers and sailors of Ship 628, Squadron 311, Brigade 161, are working urgently to complete preparations for an extended Tet duty mission at sea.