VOV.VN - Hanoi’s tourism industry recorded robust growth during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, welcoming an estimated 900,900 visitors over the eight-day break from February 12 to 19.
VOV.VN - A serious inland waterway accident occurred on February 21 (the fifth day of the Lunar New Year) on Thac Ba Lake, leaving six people missing after a passenger boat collided with a stone-carrying ferry and sank.
VOV.VN - Major entertainment venues in Ho Chi Minh City were filled with families and tourists enjoying the festive atmosphere on February 21, the fifth day of the Lunar New Year (Tet), with some destinations reporting a significant rise in visitor numbers compared to last year.
VOV.VN - Beneath shimmering lanterns and vibrant spring colors, Hoa Lu Old Town in northern Vietnam welcomed thousands of visitors during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, as its signature cuisine, traditional folk games and nightly street performances brought the former imperial capital vividly back to life.
VOV.VN - Tan Son Nhat International Airport is expected to reach one of its busiest days of the Lunar New Year (Tet) travel season on February 21, the fifth day of Tet, with nearly 170,000 passengers traveling through the airport.
VOV.VN - As of February 21 (the fifth day of the Lunar New Year - Tet 2026), the market for essential goods has largely returned to normal operations, according to the Domestic Market Management and Development Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
VOV.VN - Sli cake of the Tay and Nung ethnic people is a beloved Lunar New Year (Tet) specialty from Thai Nguyen province northern Vietnam, blending puffed sticky rice, cane syrup, and centuries-old tradition.
Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane held a charity event on February 19 to present Lunar New Year (Tet) gift packages to those with disabilities and disadvantaged families living in the Lao capital city.
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.