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Where there are no “days off” to keep capital’s traffic flowing

Where there are no “days off” to keep capital’s traffic flowing

During the April 30 – May 1 holiday, as travel demand surged at the gateways of Hanoi, screens at the Traffic Control Center of the Hanoi Traffic Police Division remained lit around the clock, with continuous shifts ensuring uninterrupted operations. Through a system of 1,837 AI-powered cameras, all traffic developments are monitored in real time, enabling authorities to proactively detect and regulate traffic early and remotely. Beyond operational support, this technology also aids in handling violations: nearly 1,000 cases were recorded via the system during the four-day holiday. Behind the smooth traffic flow are silent efforts of officers working without days off, ensuring every journey for residents of the capital is safe and complete. Photo: Trung Nguyen – VNA
Lively Tet tourism season unfolds across Lao Cai

Lively Tet tourism season unfolds across Lao Cai

During the 2026 Tet holiday, Sa Pa is expected to remain one of Vietnam’s most sought-after destinations for both domestic and international visitors. With a long holiday break and a growing preference for cultural, nature-based and festive early-spring experiences, visitor numbers are forecast to spike, particularly from the first day of Tet through the full-moon period of the first lunar month.
State leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at House 67

State leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at House 67

President Cuong expressed his profound gratitude for the immense contributions of President Ho Chi Minh - the beloved leader of the Vietnamese nation, who dedicated and sacrificed his entire life for the independence and freedom of the country and the happiness of the people.
Nhan Vuc flower village in Phu Tho bursts into bloom ahead of Tet

Nhan Vuc flower village in Phu Tho bursts into bloom ahead of Tet

In the days leading up to the 2026 Year of the Horse, Nhan Vuc Flower Village in Xuan Lang Commune, Phu Tho Province, is ablaze with colors, brimming with the spirit of spring. Gardens of chrysanthemums, lilies, roses and dahlias are meticulously tended to bloom on schedule, creating a vibrant and lively spring scene. Farmers are busy caring for, trimming and transporting flowers to the market to meet rising Tet demand. Photo: Hoang Hung – VNA
Hanoi waives public transport fares during Tet holiday

Hanoi waives public transport fares during Tet holiday

During the same period, the Hanoi Traffic Operation Centre, in coordination with bus operators, will also waive fares on subsidised bus services. The programme will apply to 128 subsidised routes citywide over the nine days, with passengers granted tickets according to route pricing but paying no fare.
Coastal localities in Quang Tri gear up for elections

Coastal localities in Quang Tri gear up for elections

In recent days, coastal communes and wards in Quang Tri Province have been actively preparing for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure. Local authorities are stepping up communication on the election schedule and regulations among all segments of the population, especially fishermen who spend extended periods at sea. Photo: Ta Chuyen – VNA
Party leader attends ground-breaking of inter-level boarding school in Dak Lak

Party leader attends ground-breaking of inter-level boarding school in Dak Lak

Party General Secretary To Lam attended a ground-breaking ceremony for Ea Rok Primary and Secondary Boarding School in Dak Lak province, jointly organised by the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the provincial People’s Committee on February 11. The project is regarded as having practical significance for education and training, as well as for the socio-economic development of the province. Photo: Thong Nhat – VNA
Gold-plated horse mascots from Kieu Ky in high demand ahead of 2026 Year of the Horse

Gold-plated horse mascots from Kieu Ky in high demand ahead of 2026 Year of the Horse

Promoting the essence of Vietnam’s only traditional gold-leaf gilding craft village, artisans in Kieu Ky Village (Gia Lam, Hanoi) are busy completing sophisticated gold-plated horse mascots for the Tet market. The combination of traditional handicraft techniques and refined design not only creates high-end feng shui artworks but also affirms the enduring vitality of cultural heritage in modern life. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNA
Ethnic communities in Tuyen Quang celebrate reunion Tet under stilt house roof

Ethnic communities in Tuyen Quang celebrate reunion Tet under stilt house roof

The year-end family feast – a distinctive cultural feature of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year – is an occasion for generations to reunite, bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with wishes for smoothness and prosperity. Welcoming the Year of the Horse 2026, ethnic communities in Tuyen Quang Province gather to wrap chung cakes, make day cakes, and prepare traditional year-end meals imbued with their unique cultural identity, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere. Photo: Thanh Tung – VNA
Neu-raising and Kitchen Gods fish-releasing ceremony at Ho Dynasty Citadel

Neu-raising and Kitchen Gods fish-releasing ceremony at Ho Dynasty Citadel

On February 9, 2026 (the 22nd day of the 12th lunar month), at the Ho Dynasty Citadel World Cultural Heritage Site in Thanh Hoa Province, the Management Board of the Ho Dynasty Citadel and key provincial relic sites held the Neu-raising ceremony in accordance with the royal rituals of the Ho Dynasty on the occasion of the Lunar New Year. Photo: Hoa Mai – VNA