Passenger traffic at Tan Son Nhat Airport exceeds forecasts ahead of Tet
Passenger traffic at Tan Son Nhat Airport exceeds forecasts ahead of Tet

VOV.VN - Tan Son Nhat International Airport handled 160,459 passengers on February 11 (the 24th day of the 12th lunar month), operating 1,063 flights, surpassing projections and marking an earlier-than-expected start to the Tet travel peak.

Passenger traffic at Tan Son Nhat Airport exceeds forecasts ahead of Tet
Spring colors fill Lunar New Year flower market in Buon Ma Thuot
Spring colors fill Lunar New Year flower market in Buon Ma Thuot

VOV.VN - In the run-up to the 2026 Lunar New Year, the flower, ornamental plant and traditional arts market in Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak, in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, is bustling with residents and visitors.

Spring colors fill Lunar New Year flower market in Buon Ma Thuot
Royal Tet celebration re-enacted at Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Royal Tet celebration re-enacted at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

VOV.VN - The Thang Long–Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre on February 10 hosted a re-enactment of the traditional “Tống cựu, nghinh tân” (farewell to the old, welcome the new) ritual at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, offering visitors a glimpse into royal Tet festivities of the past.

Royal Tet celebration re-enacted at Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Tranh Khuc banh chung village gears up for Tet
Tranh Khuc banh chung village gears up for Tet

VOV.VN - In recent days, households in Tranh Khuc, on the outskirts of Hanoi, have been working at full stretch as Tet approaches, mobilising entire families for every stage of making banh chung (square sticky rice cakes traditionally prepared for the Lunar New Year). The annual peak production period typically runs from the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month through the full moon of the first lunar month.

Tranh Khuc banh chung village gears up for Tet
Foreign tourists enjoy experiencing traditional Tet space in Da Nang
Foreign tourists enjoy experiencing traditional Tet space in Da Nang

VOV.VN - The traditional atmosphere of Tet, Vietnam’s Lunar New Year, is being vividly recreated at East Sea Park in Da Nang from February 6-10, offering both locals and international visitors a glimpse into the country’s festive heritage.

Foreign tourists enjoy experiencing traditional Tet space in Da Nang
Bac Ha market comes alive ahead of Tet with wild peaches and white plums
Bac Ha market comes alive ahead of Tet with wild peaches and white plums

VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year or Tet, Bac Ha market, in northern Lao Cai province, enters its most picturesque season of the year. The northern highland market grows lively and colorful, filled with spring blooms and a festive pre-Tet atmosphere.

Bac Ha market comes alive ahead of Tet with wild peaches and white plums
Traditional Tet atmosphere at Vietnam’s Ethnic Culture Village
Traditional Tet atmosphere at Vietnam’s Ethnic Culture Village

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Authority of Ethnic Culture organised the 2026 “Green Chưng Cake – Tet for the Poor” programme and the traditional New Year bamboo pole-raising ritual at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on February 8 - the 21st day of the last lunar month.

Traditional Tet atmosphere at Vietnam’s Ethnic Culture Village
Hanoi revives ancient gate-opening ritual for Lunar New Year
Hanoi revives ancient gate-opening ritual for Lunar New Year

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi held the Gate-Opening Ceremony at O Quan Chuong Gate — the last largely intact city gate of ancient Thang Long – on February 8 as part of the “Vietnamese Tet – Tet in the Old Quarter” programme to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

Hanoi revives ancient gate-opening ritual for Lunar New Year
A closer look at Party chief To Lam’s state visit to Cambodia
A closer look at Party chief To Lam’s state visit to Cambodia

VOV.VN - Party chief To Lam has concluded his state visit to Cambodia, where he co-chaired a summit between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Cambodian People’s Party, as well as a trilateral meeting of the leaders of the ruling parties of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

A closer look at Party chief To Lam’s state visit to Cambodia
Northwestern specialties take centre stage at Spring Fair 2026
Northwestern specialties take centre stage at Spring Fair 2026

VOV.VN - Visitors to the 2026 Spring Fair have recently been drawn to an exhibition area featuring specialties from the northwest highlandsthat captivate diners with their quality and rich cultural identity.

Northwestern specialties take centre stage at Spring Fair 2026
Jordan House Speaker’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
Jordan House Speaker’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight

VOV.VN - Mazen Turki El Qadi, Speaker of Jordan’s House of Representatives, paid an official visit to Vietnam from February 2–5 at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Jordan House Speaker’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
Incense-making village in Hung Yen bustles ahead of Lunar New Year
Incense-making village in Hung Yen bustles ahead of Lunar New Year

VOV.VN - As the Lunar New Year 2026 approaches, the traditional incense-making village in Son Nam ward, Hung Yen province, is entering its busiest season of the year.

Incense-making village in Hung Yen bustles ahead of Lunar New Year
Da Lat glows pink as cherry blossoms reach peak bloom in years
Da Lat glows pink as cherry blossoms reach peak bloom in years

VOV.VN - In the early days of the new year, Da Lat is draped in the soft pink hues of cherry blossoms, a signature flower heralding spring in the central highland city. This year, the blossoms have burst into full bloom across many locations, creating scenery widely considered the most stunning in recent years.

Da Lat glows pink as cherry blossoms reach peak bloom in years
Top Lao leader hosts official welcome ceremony for Party chief To Lam
Top Lao leader hosts official welcome ceremony for Party chief To Lam

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith has presided over an official welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary To Lam.

Top Lao leader hosts official welcome ceremony for Party chief To Lam
Cherry blossoms paint Moc Chau Plateau pink, drawing spring visitors
Cherry blossoms paint Moc Chau Plateau pink, drawing spring visitors

VOV.VN - The Moc Chau National Tourist Area in northern Vietnam is being transformed into a sea of pink as cherry blossoms burst into full bloom at the start of spring, attracting large numbers of visitors.

Cherry blossoms paint Moc Chau Plateau pink, drawing spring visitors
Hang Luoc flower market evokes Tet memories past and present in the heart of Hanoi
Hang Luoc flower market evokes Tet memories past and present in the heart of Hanoi

VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year (Tet), Hang Luoc flower market once again draws crowds of residents out to welcome spring, shop for peach blossoms, ornamental plants and festive decorations. Despite many changes over time, Hanoi’s oldest Tet flower market has retained its familiar atmosphere, evoking memories of Tet past and present amid the Old Quarter.

Hang Luoc flower market evokes Tet memories past and present in the heart of Hanoi
Bat Trang pottery village ramps up production for Lunar New Year festival
Bat Trang pottery village ramps up production for Lunar New Year festival

VOV.VN - In the run-up to the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, workshops in Bat Trang pottery village, Hanoi, are operating at full capacity to meet rising demand for horse-shaped figurines ahead of Tet.

Bat Trang pottery village ramps up production for Lunar New Year festival
Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum
Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum

VOV.VN - Marking the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2026), a delegation representing the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front laid wreaths and paid

Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum
Eight Tet-themed exhibition spaces at Spring Fair 2026
Eight Tet-themed exhibition spaces at Spring Fair 2026

VOV.VN - The Spring Fair 2026 opened to visitors on February 2, presenting eight carefully curated exhibition spaces that highlight the colours and cultural traditions of the Tet holiday at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre in Dong Anh, Hanoi.

Eight Tet-themed exhibition spaces at Spring Fair 2026
Vibrant spring colours at Spring Fair 2026’s opening ceremony
Vibrant spring colours at Spring Fair 2026’s opening ceremony

VOV.VN - The first Spring Fair 2026, themed “Connecting Prosperity – Welcoming a Glorious Spring,” opened amidst a vibrant spring atmosphere at the Vietnam Exposition Centre on February 2 in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Vibrant spring colours at Spring Fair 2026’s opening ceremony
Cherry blossoms burst into bloom in Da Lat as spring arrives
Cherry blossoms burst into bloom in Da Lat as spring arrives

VOV.VN - Cherry blossom trees are blooming across Da Lat in Vietnam’s Lam Dong province as spring arrives, turning many streets and areas around Xuan Huong Lake pink and drawing crowds of residents and visitors for photos and sightseeing.

Cherry blossoms burst into bloom in Da Lat as spring arrives
Spring colours spread across Hanoi’s Old Quarter ahead of Lunar New Year 2026
Spring colours spread across Hanoi’s Old Quarter ahead of Lunar New Year 2026

VOV.VN - From January 30, shops in Hanoi’s Old Quarter began selling Lunar New Year decorations, marking the start of the busiest period of the year as the Year of the Horse (Binh Ngo) is approaching.

Spring colours spread across Hanoi’s Old Quarter ahead of Lunar New Year 2026
200-year-old rice paper village busy preparing for Tet
200-year-old rice paper village busy preparing for Tet

VOV.VN - The more than 200-year-old rice paper village in Thuan Hung ward, Can Tho city, is entering the biggest season of the year as the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) is drawing near.

200-year-old rice paper village busy preparing for Tet
Images of the world’s rarest snub-nosed monkey in Tuyen Quang
Images of the world’s rarest snub-nosed monkey in Tuyen Quang

VOV.VN -The Tonkin snub-nosed monkey, listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, has a local population of around 160 individuals in the Khau Ca forest in Tuyen Quang province.

Images of the world’s rarest snub-nosed monkey in Tuyen Quang
A closer look at a unique collection of ceramic horses for Tet
A closer look at a unique collection of ceramic horses for Tet

VOV.VN - Welcoming the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, a ceramic workshop in Lai Thieu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, has unveiled a new collection of zodiac figurines titled Ngọ Nam (Southern Horse), inspired by the image of the horse symbolising the open-spirited, resilient and vibrant character of southern Vietnam.

A closer look at a unique collection of ceramic horses for Tet
24k gold-plated horse sculpture for Lunar New Year celebration
24k gold-plated horse sculpture for Lunar New Year celebration

VOV.VN - 24k gold-plated horse figurines are emerging as popular Tet gifts as the Lunar New Year of the Horse draws near, with many believing that displaying the zodiac symbol will bring luck and prosperity.

24k gold-plated horse sculpture for Lunar New Year celebration
Top Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith warmly welcomed in Hanoi on State visit
Top Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith warmly welcomed in Hanoi on State visit

VOV.VN - Vietnam's Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse hosted a welcoming ceremony in Hanoi on January 26 for Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse who arrived there for a two-day State visit to Vietnam.

Top Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith warmly welcomed in Hanoi on State visit
Early cherry blossoms bring colour to Vietnam’s northern borderland
Early cherry blossoms bring colour to Vietnam’s northern borderland

VOV.VN - The gentle pink hues have become an early-spring highlight, drawing crowds of local residents and visitors to Pa Khoang reservoir in the northwestern border province of Dien Bien.

Early cherry blossoms bring colour to Vietnam’s northern borderland
Vietnam U23 welcomed home by fans after Asian Cup campaign
Vietnam U23 welcomed home by fans after Asian Cup campaign

VOV.VN - Head coach Kim Sang-sik and the Vietnamese team returned home to a warm welcome from thousands of fans on the evening of January 24 following their impressive performance at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Vietnam U23 welcomed home by fans after Asian Cup campaign
Hanoi flower growers rush to prepare for Lunar New Year demand
Hanoi flower growers rush to prepare for Lunar New Year demand

VOV.VN - With the Lunar New Year (Tet) fast approaching, flower growers in Hanoi’s Tay Tuu village have been extremely busy in recent days taking care of their gardens in preparation for Tet - the country’s biggest holiday of the year.

Hanoi flower growers rush to prepare for Lunar New Year demand