Domestic commodity markets began to regain momentum nationwide on February 19 - the third day of the Lunar New Year, though overall purchasing power remained markedly lower than the pre-Tet peak, according to the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Although less frenetic than the prior year, travel during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday continues to dominate preferences among Vietnamese consumers, serving as a key means of mental recharge after a year of busy work and routine.

VOV.VN - Taking part in traditional festivals in Vietnam’s Northwest highlands is one of the goals many visitors set when exploring the region’s nature, culture and people. An indispensable part of those festivals, especially during the Lunar New Year (Tet) and spring celebrations, is the traditional folk games enjoyed by both local residents and visitors.

VOV.VN - The Tay ethnic people in northern Vietnam preserve rich Lunar New Year (Tet) traditions, from ancestral rituals and traditional cuisine to folk games and the Lồng Tồng festival.

VOV.VN - Amid the joyful atmosphere of the first days of the Lunar New Year, smiles can be seen on the faces of Khmer ethnic people across their hamlets in Can Tho City, as they bid farewell to the old year with positive changes and welcome the new year with hopes for a more prosperous and fulfilling life.

VOV.VN - Central Vietnam’s seaports welcomed the first international cruise ships of the Lunar New Year 2026 on February 19 (the third day of the first lunar month), marking an auspicious start to this year’s cruise tourism season.

VOV.VN - Amid vast stretches of open sea, Bach Long Vi Special Administrative Zone of Hai Phong city, welcomes the Lunar New Year (Tet) in a rhythm both tranquil and vibrant.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam welcomes the Lunar New Year, thousands of domestic and international visitors flock to the Imperial Citadel of Hue to experience traditional spring rituals, royal performances and the vibrant cultural atmosphere marking the country’s most important holiday.

VOV.VN - Traffic accidents across Vietnam continued to decline on February 18 (the second day of the Lunar New Year), extending the sharp drop recorded on the previous day, according to the Traffic Police Department.

The domestic market has become more vibrant on the second day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) as shopping activity increases compared to the first day, reported the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.