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.

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 - 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.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to serve 164,433 passengers on February 13 (the 26th day of the last lunar month), marking the highest daily volume ever recorded at the airport.

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.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City on February 12 launched the country’s first cross-sea postal delivery route using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), connecting Can Gio and Vung Tau in a pilot initiative aimed at advancing smart logistics and the low-altitude digital economy.

Ho Chi Minh City has announced the founding members and strategic investors of the freshly launched Vietnam International Financial Centre there (VIFC-HCMC), outlining its market structure and operational direction.

Vietnam’s tourism industry is entering a new growth phase, with Ho Chi Minh City’s special policies opening space and groundbreaking initiatives for leading enterprises, creating a “golden opportunity” for transformation, innovation and strategic growth toward 2035.

VOV.VN - A special music programme titled “Friendship Melodies” was held in Ho Chi Minh City on February 10, bringing together representatives from the consulate generals, trade offices, business associations and foreign non-governmental organisations.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City authorities have ordered mandatory remote temperature screening for all incoming passengers at border checkpoints in an effort to detect and prevent the possible spread of the Nipah virus, ensuring public safety during the coming 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.