Ho Chi Minh City is witnessing a structural shift in foreign direct investment (FDI), marked by the emergence of billion-dollar projects in data centres, digital infrastructure and financial technology.

During the nine-day Lunar New Year break, the rail sector operated more than 1,800 train services, ensuring safety and meeting high travel demand.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s stock market rallied sharply on February 23, its first trading day following the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, with the benchmark VN-Index climbing nearly 2% on strong buying interest across most sectors.

Italian cruise ship Costa Deliziosa docked at SP-PSA Port in Ho Chi Minh City on February 22, bringing 1,959 international tourists and 892 crew members on a visit at the start of the Lunar New Year.

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 - 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 - Ho Chi Minh City has been listed among Asia’s top three food destinations in a recent article by Sophie Steiner, a food, travel and lifestyle photographer and writer, published in the US-based Business Insider.

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.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Hue Flower Street, most anticipated event during the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival in Ho Chi Minh City, opened on February 15, drawing large crowds of residents and visitors as Tet celebrations approach.

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.