First int’l auction to support Vietnamese children with facial differences
Katrin Kandel, CEO of Facing the World, said that it’s incredibly moving to see an international auction supporting children in Vietnam for the first time.
Photo, video contest “Happy Tet” spreads message of peaceful, compassionate Vietnam
Through photos and videos, the contest seeks to honour the traditional values of Vietnam’s biggest and most important festival.
Imperial rituals revived in Hue with reenactment of Nguyen Dynasty New Year royal audience
The royal audience ceremony, one of the most significant court rituals under the Nguyen Dynasty, was traditionally held on the first day of Tet. Favourable weather conditions this year helped draw large crowds of both domestic and international visitors.
Vietnam’s craft village essence showcased at Spring Fair 2026
At the Spring Fair 2026 underway at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi, artisans nationwide have gathered to showcase the essence of the nation’s traditional crafts.
Quang Ninh expects surge in international cruise arrivals during Tet
With cruise tourism identified as a strategic growth segment, Quang Ninh has refreshed its tourism products to appeal to high-spending travellers. Newly designed short tours include Ha Long city sightseeing, visits to the provincial Museum–Library, local culinary experiences, and cultural and spiritual attractions.
Golden opportunity for Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector to make breakthroughs
Market research reports indicate that Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector still has large room for growth if the special mechanisms under Resolution 98, Resolution 260 and Resolution 62/2025/NQ-HDND on incentives for attracting MICE visitors are effectively implemented. These policies are considered practical, helping enhance competitiveness, service quality and the city’s standing as a destination.
Spring Fair – Where Tet goods from across Vietnam come together
In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year, as the air turns cooler and the colours of spring begin to spread through the streets, year-end shopping becomes more vibrant than ever. Amid the bustling crowds, the Spring Fair is not only a shopping destination but also a meeting point for Tet goods brought from regions across the country, each reflecting its own cultural identity.
19 additional aircraft to be deployed to serve Lunar New Year peak period
During the pre-Tet peak, several routes from Ho Chi Minh City to destinations such as Hue, Thanh Hoa, Vinh, Pleiku, Tuy Hoa, Quy Nhon, Chu Lai and Dong Hoi have recorded booking rates above 90%, with some reaching 100%. In contrast, return flights from localities to Ho Chi Minh City remain low, with many flights reporting booking rates below 35% and several operating as ferry flights to return aircraft.
Art performances add vibrancy to Spring Fair 2026
An art performance programme jointly presented by the Vietnam Puppetry Theatre and the Vietnam Circus Federation took place at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre in Hanoi. Featuring a range of distinctive performances, the programme created a lively highlight within the Spring Fair space and attracted strong interest from visitors.
Tet celebrations among overseas Vietnamese strengthen community bonds, promote cultural exchanges
Tet gatherings abroad provide meaningful spiritual encouragement, offering overseas Vietnamese a valuable opportunity to reunite and celebrate with a sense of homeland connection.
Ninh Chau red carp village gears up for Kitchen Gods’ worshipping day
In the run-up to the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, the red carp farming villageof Ninh Chau commune in Quang Tri province is entering its busiest harvestseason of the year, as farmers rush to supply fish for Kitchen Gods’worshipping day.
Con Dao among top honeymoon destinations for 2026
According to the article, Con Dao ranked fifth worldwide and Vietnam is the travel destination on everyone’s lips for 2026, and for those eager to experience the Southeast Asian country’s most marvelous landscapes, minus the crowds, Con Dao is just the ticket.
Peach blossoms in full bloom at Sin Suoi Ho community tourism village
In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year, peach blossoms are bursting into bloom across hillsides, along roads, and within the traditional homes of the Mong ethnic people in the Sin Suoi Ho community tourism village in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, drawing in visitors to explore the village.
Foreign diplomats in Ho Chi Minh City join Tet celebrations
With the desire to share the beauty of Tet with international friends, HUFO organised the programme to create opportunities for diplomats working in the city and their families to engage in warm exchanges and build closer ties through Vietnamese traditional cultural activities, leaving them with lasting and memorable impressions of a traditional Vietnamese Tet in a civilised, modern and compassionate city, according to HUFO President Ha Thanh.
Hanoi Spring Festival celebrates national cultural vitality
The festival brings together a wide range of distinctive cultural, artistic and experiential spaces, vividly showcasing Vietnam’s traditional culture in dynamic interaction with contemporary spirit.
Ho Chi Minh City pursues integrated heritage preservation strategy in mega-city era
Scholars stressed that maintaining the vitality of heritage is crucial for a fast-urbanising metropolis like Ho Chi Minh City.
Phu Tho sees Sai Nga conical hat-making craft flourishing
Crafted by skilled artisans, the pure white hats, with their neat stitching and elegant lines, bear the distinctive identity of Sai Nga village.
Vietnam Trail Marathon 2026 showcases breathtaking trails of Moc Chau
More than 4,200 athletes from 43 countries and territories recently participated in the Vietnam Trail Marathon 2026 at Moc Chau National Tourist Area in the northern province of Son La.
Hanoi to stage fireworks displays at 33 locations to welcome Lunar New Year 2026
The capital will set up 11 high-altitude fireworks sites combined with low-altitude fireworks and pyrotechnic effects, along with 23 low-altitude fireworks sites in various wards and communes
Int’l friends dedicated to My Son heritage site
Throughout 2026, experts from Poland, India, Italy, and Japan continue to excavate relics hidden beneath the ground and apply appropriate scientific solutions to restore and conserve urgent structures, with the aim of preserving intact the core values of the My Son World Cultural Heritage Site.
