VOV.VN - The first baby born in the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 at Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital was a 3.5-kilogram boy delivered safely at 12:01 a.m., under the close supervision and dedicated care of doctors and midwives.

VOV.VN - Brilliant fireworks illuminated the skies across Vietnam at midnight on February 17 as thousands gathered to welcome the Lunar New Year 2026 – Year of the Horse - in an atmosphere filled with celebration and emotion.

VOV.VN - As families across the country eagerly prepared to welcome the Lunar New Year, the North-South express train SE3 from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City quietly began to roll, carrying with it not only passengers, but also joy, anticipation and emotions that accompany the long-awaited journey home for reunion.

In a bid to facilitate travel and leisure activities for residents and visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Hanoi has introduced a series of free parking sites and public transport.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited and extended Tet greetings to medical staff and patients at Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc University Hospital in Hanoi while inspecting healthcare services during the holiday at these two leading central hospitals on February 16, or the last day of the Year of the Snake.

VOV.VN - Eight towering horse figures, each nearly 10 meters tall, are among the most eye-catching installations drawing residents and visitors to check in at the flower and light technology boulevard along Ha Long Bay in northern Quang Ninh province.

Among the many symbols of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet), banh chung (traditional square sticky rice cake) remains one of the most enduring.

VOV.VN - Instead of busy shopping sprees and exhaustive cleaning, a growing number of young families in Vietnam are choosing to celebrate the Lunar New Year or Tet in a more minimalist way. For them, Tet is no longer defined by material pressure or cumbersome rituals, but by time set aside for rest, renewal and family connection.

Construction on dozens of school projects across Ho Chi Minh City is being accelerated ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, with thousands of new classrooms and modern facilities expected to be put into operation in the first months of 2026.

The year 2025 marked a pivotal juncture in affairs related to overseas Vietnamese, concluding the 2021–2025 period while laying comprehensive groundwork in terms of mindset, institutions and resources to implement the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - As celebrations for the Lunar New Year of the Horse across Vietnam, Vessel 17 of Brigade 171 under Naval Region 2 sailed thousands of nautical miles to take part in the Multinational Naval Exercise MILAN 2026 in India.

VOV.VN - Communities along the Vu Gia and Thu Bon rivers in central Vietnam are gradually rebuilding their lives after severe flooding late last year, with local authorities and aid organisations stepping up support ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet).

VOV.VN - As families reunite during the Lunar New Year (Tet), Ho Chi Minh City is witnessing more than seasonal homecomings, as for many overseas Vietnamese the journey back is no longer only about nostalgia but increasingly about contribution, cooperation and long-term partnership in the city’s development.

VOV.VN - 52 traffic accidents were recorded nationwide on February 14, the first day of the Lunar New Year 2026 holiday, resulting in 34 deaths and 31 injuries, according to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security.

VOV.VN - Amid January’s rough seas, the vessel Bringing Early Spring to Truong Sa crosses open waters, carrying warmth from the mainland to Song Tu Tay, Sinh Ton and Truong Sa (the Spratly Islands). Meaningful gifts are handed directly to soldiers and civilians, conveying the nation’s trust and affection to those living and serving at the maritime frontline.

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.

Representatives of the Vietnamese Government and AgriVMA, a Vietnamese enterprise engaged in rice production, have handed over 250 tonnes of rice as non-refundable aid to Cuba under an agreement between Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and Cuba’s Ministry of Agriculture.

As many as 5,000 workers and their relatives in Ho Chi Minh City on February 12 got on buses to return to their hometowns in the central and northern provinces to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) with their families under the “Trade Union Bus Trip – Spring” programme.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 14 visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh, and offered incense in tribute to late leaders of the Party and State on the occasion of the Year of the Horse 2026.

VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year (Tet), Ho Chi Minh City is awash in festive red. From inner-city streets to suburban neighbourhoods, vibrant spring decorations, yellow apricot blossoms and chrysanthemums recreate the atmosphere of a traditional Vietnamese Tet, evoking memories of the past while reflecting the city’s contemporary rhythm.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his delegation visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to 200 policy beneficiary families, poor households and those facing particularly difficult circumstances in Thanh Xuan commune, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, on February 13.

More than 14,660 tonnes of rice from the national reserve were allocated to 13 provinces and centrally-run cities to support people during the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival and the between-crop period in 2026.

VOV.VN - On February 13, Hanoi Police, in coordination with the Investigation Police Agency Office under the Ministry of Public Security, handed over an internationally wanted Korean national to the Republic of Korea (RoK) police in accordance with legal procedures.

VOV.VN - At grilling sites across Cua Lo Ward, central Nghe An province, tonnes of fish are grilled around the clock over charcoal fires and shipped out continuously to supply the market ahead of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

The Homeland Spring Festival 2026 was held by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen, Thailand, featuring a wide range of cultural activities that attracted a large number of overseas Vietnamese, particularly from the Northeastern region.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in Brunei has hosted a “Homeland Spring” programme for the Vietnamese community there to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

VOV.VN - A German visitor has described haircuts and massage services in Vietnam as “among the best in the world,” highlighting their high quality, affordability and professional craftsmanship – the factors that could encourage tourists to spend more on beauty and relaxation services while traveling in the country.

VOV.VN - A fire broke out in a high-rise apartment building in Nam Nha Trang ward, Khanh Hoa province, on February 12, killing two people, local officials confirmed.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has opened a memorial park dedicated to victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a permanent public space for remembrance, healing and reflection.

Vietnam Register will begin issuing electronic inspection certificates for cars from March 1, incorporating QR codes and emissions ratings. The move is intended to curb forgery and reduce administrative costs.