VOV.VN - In the run-up to the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, workshops in Bat Trang pottery village, Hanoi, are operating at full capacity to meet rising demand for horse-shaped figurines ahead of Tet.

VOV.VN - Cherry blossom trees are blooming across Da Lat in Vietnam’s Lam Dong province as spring arrives, turning many streets and areas around Xuan Huong Lake pink and drawing crowds of residents and visitors for photos and sightseeing.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said he hopes the first Spring Fair 2026 will grow into an annual hallmark of trade promotion, contributing to stimulating domestic consumption, promoting Vietnamese products and creating fresh momentum for economic development.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered relevant ministries and localities to ensure sufficient supplies of essential goods and prevent unreasonable price hikes ahead of the coming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Tet Festival 2026 to celebrate the coming Lunar New Year of the Horse opened at the Youth Cultural House, Ho Chi Minh City, on February 1, offering a vibrant cultural space that celebrates the beauty of traditional Tet customs.

VOV.VN - The more than 200-year-old rice paper village in Thuan Hung ward, Can Tho city, is entering the biggest season of the year as the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) is drawing near.

VOV.VN - Welcoming the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, a ceramic workshop in Lai Thieu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, has unveiled a new collection of zodiac figurines titled Ngọ Nam (Southern Horse), inspired by the image of the horse symbolising the open-spirited, resilient and vibrant character of southern Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi will play host to an ornamental plant, OCOP (One Commune One Product) and regional specialties festival at the Astronomy Park in Duong Noi Ward, Hanoi, from February 5 to 11.

VOV.VN - 24k gold-plated horse figurines are emerging as popular Tet gifts as the Lunar New Year of the Horse draws near, with many believing that displaying the zodiac symbol will bring luck and prosperity.

VOV.VN - The gentle pink hues have become an early-spring highlight, drawing crowds of local residents and visitors to Pa Khoang reservoir in the northwestern border province of Dien Bien.

VOV.VN - With the Lunar New Year (Tet) fast approaching, flower growers in Hanoi’s Tay Tuu village have been extremely busy in recent days taking care of their gardens in preparation for Tet - the country’s biggest holiday of the year.

VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse 2026, the “bougainvillea kingdom” in Vinh Thanh commune, Vinh Long province, is in the final rush as the festive season approaches. A strong shift from production scale to market-oriented thinking is fueling hopes of a bumper season for local growers.

VOV.VN - Hanoi will recreate the vibrant atmosphere of Vietnam’s Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), through the “Happy Tet 2026” programme, scheduled to take place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel from February 6 to 10.

VOV.VN - A full rehearsal of a fireworks and pyrotechnics display celebrating the success of the 14th National Party Congress was held at Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium on the evening of January 21.

VOV.VN -The “Mã Đáo” exhibition, held by Hoan Kiem Lake during Spring Binh Ngo 2026, highlights the horse as a traditional symbol of success (“Mã đáo thành công”), and as a link between Vietnam’s cultural heritage and its contemporary development journey.

VOV.VN - TheSpring Flower Festival for the Year of the Horse 2026 will take place over 12 days, from February 10 to 21, at Tao Dan Park in Ho Chi Minh city, under the theme “"Sắc ngọ nghinh xuân" (Horse hues welcoming spring).

VOV.VN - Kumquat bonsai trees shaped like horses, vases and gold bullions are proving popular among customers seeking home decorations for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City appears to have taken on a fresh, vibrant look, with streets adorned with banners, flags and flowers welcoming the lunar New Year 2026 and the coming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Despite more than a month remaining until the Lunar New Year 2026, early-blooming peach blossoms, kumquat trees, wild pear and magnolia flowers are already on sale at Quang An Flower Market in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - A cake making programme for the poor in the lead up to the Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet) will be launched in Hanoi in early February to promote solidarity and compassion within the community.

VOV.VN - As the year draws to a close, cherry blossoms are coming into full bloom in Vietnam’s mountainous border areas of Nghe An province, transforming the remote highlands into a landscape awash in soft shades of pink.

VOV.VN - In the sun-scorched areas of southern Vietnam, workers climb towering toddy palms and transform the sweet sap into golden sugar. It is grueling work, rooted in centuries of tradition, that sustains families and preserves a unique local craft.

VOV.VN - Traditional molasses workshops in Thach Binh commune, Thanh Hoa province, are running at full capacity ahead of the Lunar New Year, supported by abundant sugarcane resources and providing stable livelihoods for hundreds of local workers while preserving a traditional craft.

VOV.VN - Furnaces are burning steadily in Tra Dong bronze casting village in Thieu Trung commune, northern Thanh Hoa province, as craftsmen work against the clock to fulfill Lunar New Year orders, the busiest season of the year for the traditional craft.

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of Vietnamese took to the streets across major cities late on December 31 to welcome the New Year, celebrating 2026 with fireworks, music, and public festivities.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese-made products are expected to dominate the retail market ahead of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 (Tet), as supermarkets and wet markets across the country step up stockpiling and promotional campaigns to meet holiday demand while keeping prices stable.

VOV.VN - A festive atmosphere spread across highland communes in northern Dien Bien province on December 27-28, as many localities simultaneously held the first Ethnic Cultural Festival in 2025, with residents welcoming early Tet (Lunar New Year festival)

VOV.VN - Despite global uncertainty and severe natural disasters, 2025 marked a transformative year for Vietnam, defined by sweeping governance reforms, robust economic growth, major infrastructure breakthroughs and expanding social welfare. Below are 10 key events selected by Voice of Vietnam Radio (VOV)

VOV.VN - Hanoi will ring in New Year 2026 with a wide range of cultural and artistic activities, offering both residents and visitors an engaging and festive atmosphere throughout the year-end holiday season.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) has launched a nationwide campaign to mobilise social resources to support at least 1.5 million disadvantaged people during the upcoming Lunar New Year festival (Tet).