The Phu My Hung flower festival 2026, themed "spring of connection," attracted more than 950,000 visitors over 10 days, featuring a 700-meter flower street and over 100 floral stalls.
The Ministry of Health recorded 18,255 traffic accident emergency visits over the five-day Tet holiday, a slight decrease compared to the same period last year, with 123 fatalities.
As Tet approaches, prices of mini coconuts and pineapples, essential for the traditional five-fruit tray, have increased three to five times compared to normal days in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City due to limited supply.
Due to an intensifying cold front, many areas in Ho Chi Minh City are experiencing unseasonal rain, with residents advised to prepare for thunderstorms and hail on 11/2.
Vedan Vietnam, in collaboration with local organizations, distributed over 1,000 gift packages, including rice and essential spices, to disadvantaged households in Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City from 4 to 9/2.
Quang Ngai police have launched multiple prosecutions for the slaughter and sale of diseased pigs, seizing tens of tons of contaminated meat intended for public consumption.
The Phu My Hung spring flower festival for Tet 2026 features a 700-meter flower street with the Binh Ngo year's zodiac animal, cultural miniatures, and a spring stroll area along Crescent Lake.
The horse zodiac animal is re-imagined on Nguyen Hue Flower Street this Tet, marking the first time in 23 years that two distinct day and night versions exist in the same space.
Bui Van Quan uses tens of tons of concrete to create a trio of horse mascots, up to 6 meters tall, for the public to admire for free during Tet Binh Ngo 2026.
The airline will offer a special service to transport traditional apricot and peach blossoms on select domestic flights from 15/1 to 28/2, priced at VND 450,000 per bundle.
