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.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 14 chaired a meeting between standing Government members and representatives of ministries, agencies, Phu Tho province to address structural damage of the Lo river bridge, directing urgent remedy measures and the construction of a new bridge to meet rising development demands.

VOV.VN - The Tet Book Street Festival 2026, running from February 15 to 22, 2026, has brought together more than 20 publishing houses from across Vietnam, offering a diverse cultural space in the Lunar New Year or Tet.

The Government’s approval of a pilot scheme to develop a smart border gate at the Mong Cai (Vietnam)–Dongxing (China) border gate pair marks not only a major technological step forward but also a clear demonstration of strong political resolve to translate strategic commitments between the two countries into reality.

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.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s national shooting team claimed a silver medal at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, which concluded in India on February 14, after finishing second in the men’s 25m centrefire pistol team event.

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.

February 14 or the 27th day of the last lunar month was recorded as the busiest day of the pre–Lunar New Year (Tet) period at Noi Bai International Airport.

VOV.VN -The Lunar New Year or Tet, the most important holiday of the year for Vietnamese people, features a wide range of cultural activities and traditional festivals, alongside a sharp rise in travel demand. The Tet 2026 travel market is expected to see strong growth in both domestic and international tours, with new trends and a wider choice of destinations and experiences.