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 - Amid January’s rough seas, the vessel Bringing Early Spring to Truong Sa crosses open waters, carrying warmth from the mainland to Song Tu Tay, Sinh Ton and Truong Sa (the Spratly Islands). Meaningful gifts are handed directly to soldiers and civilians, conveying the nation’s trust and affection to those living and serving at the maritime frontline.

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.

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.

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.