VOV.VN - As families reunite during the Lunar New Year (Tet), Ho Chi Minh City is witnessing more than seasonal homecomings, as for many overseas Vietnamese the journey back is no longer only about nostalgia but increasingly about contribution, cooperation and long-term partnership in the city’s development.

VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year (Tet), the centuries-old rice paper village of Thuan Hung in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho hums with activity, blending tradition and modern machinery to keep pace with rising orders.

VOV.VN - 52 traffic accidents were recorded nationwide on February 14, the first day of the Lunar New Year 2026 holiday, resulting in 34 deaths and 31 injuries, according to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security.

A delegation from the Lao Embassy in Russia, led by Ambassador Shiphandone Oybuabuddy, visited and extended Lunar New Year greetings to officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Moscow on February 13, as the festive atmosphere of the Year of the Horse 2026 approaches.

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.

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.

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.

VOV.VN - On the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, the Canada–Vietnam Association and the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada jointly organised an online Lunar New Year programme featuring the launch of the “Vietnamese Products in Canada” initiative, aimed at promoting domestic goods to the Vietnamese community in Canada and Canadian friends.