Life & Style

Hà Nội’s landmarks open free for visitors in Tết

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

Hà Nội''s local residents and tourists will enjoy not only the city''s beauty in spring but also free tickets to its must-visit most famous landmarks and sites during Tết.

Travel

Visitor numbers at Hà Nội’s historical sites rise after admission fees waived

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

The programme, organised by the city’s Department of Culture and Sports, runs from February 20 to 22, corresponding to the fourth to sixth days of the first lunar month in the Year of the Horse.

Travel

Top tourist hot spots during Tết

Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

With the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tết) Holiday lasting for nine days, it presents the perfect opportunity for both foreign and domestic tourists to explore local heritage with a deeper purpose. 

Life & Style

‘Apricot blossom horse’ – a soulful flight of cultural memory

Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

In the ever-evolving landscape of Vietnamese art, the "Ngua hoa mai" (Apricot blossom horse) project stands as a testament to how folk motifs can find new life.

Life & Style

The image of horse in the lives of Vietnamese people

Saturday, Feb 14, 2026

Horses have long been embedded in Vietnamese culture, carrying layered symbolism in language and belief while remaining part of daily life in many ethnic minority communities.

Event

Photo contest launched to feature Tết happiness

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

Images that reflect traditional cultural values ​​of the Lunar New Year that make people happy would be honoured and receive awards of the Tết Hạnh Phúc (Happy Tết) photo and video contest 2026.

Travel

Inbound tourism surges during Tết

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026

Inbound tourism to Việt Nam continues to show strong momentum, with international arrivals growing by 60 per cent during the Lunar New Year, according to international one-stop travel service provider Trip.com.

Faces of VN

Gate Opening Ceremony held to welcome spring and Lunar New Year

Sunday, Feb 08, 2026

A Gate Opening Ceremony was red at one of Hà Nội''s most famous entrances, the Ô Quan Chưởng Gate, on February 8, marking the beginning of the spring season in the country.

Life & Style

Programme offers insights into traditional Vietnamese Tết

Sunday, Feb 08, 2026

Happy Tết is designed as a journey to experience the traditional Lunar New Year (Tết) celebrations of Hanoi and various regions across the country.

Travel

Festive season lifts 2026 tourism outlook

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026

In the run-up to Tết, beach and leisure destinations such as Phú Quốc, Đà Nẵng, Nha Trang, HCM City, and Đà Lạt lead search rankings pre-Tết.

Life & Style

New Zealand media highlights Việt Nam’s wellness and spa resorts

Friday, Jan 30, 2026

A study in the SpaSeekers Spa Trends Report 2025 showed that Google searches for “spa in Việt Nam” rose by 175 per cent in 2024, one year after Việt Nam was named Asia’s Best Spa Destination at the World Spa Awards...

Event

Vietnamese in Wellington celebrate Tết with cultural festivities

Friday, Jan 30, 2026

Overseas Vietnamese play a vital role in fostering friendship and cooperation between Việt Nam and New Zealand. said Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Phan Minh Giang.

Sports

U23 stars draw attention as V.League 1 returns

Friday, Jan 30, 2026

V-League returns with a super classic as unbeaten Hà Nội Police host leaders Ninh Bình, while U23 stars light up fixtures nationwide after a long break.

Life & Style

Exhibition welcomes the year of the horse

Friday, Jan 09, 2026

With a multifaceted approach that encompasses cultural research, contemporary visual language, and creative installation art, the images of the horse are dynamically reinterpreted, rich in meaning, reflecting both its familiarity in traditional life and the essence of contemporary society.

News

Directive sets out measures to ensure safe, thrifty Lunar New Year

Thursday, Dec 25, 2025

Cultural and festive activities should be organised in a practical, civilised and economical manner, in line with national traditions, avoiding wastefulness and formalism.