During the Tet (Lunar New Year) from January 29 to February 2, three shows were offered daily to satisfy the demand of visitors. Each show attracted nearly 200 spectators, including foreigners.

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday (from January 24 to February 2), the number of passengers passing through airports nationwide reached approximately 3.6 million, an increase of 16% compared to the same period in 2024.

Visiting temples, communal houses, and pagodas at the start of the year, especially during Tet holiday, is a longstanding cultural tradition of the Vietnamese people, passed down through generations.

Party General Secretary To Lam on February 4 requested all agencies, units, and localities to immediately get to work after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, with focus on completing the tasks on schedule for February, and the first quarter of 2025.

As many as 356 out of 365 enterprises with 147,872 labourers working in industrial and export processing zones in the capital city have resumed operations.

Chairing a conference of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat to evaluate the implementation of its Directive on organising Tet 2025, Lam appreciated the efforts made by sectors, agencies, units, and localities in thoroughly and effectively carrying out the directive, emphasising that the success of the Tet activities is a favourable starting point for a year full of success.

For many years, designer Link An has captivated the public, especially actors, models, and celebrities, with her seasonal “ao dai” collections, each featuring a unique theme. Using traditional silk and velvet, An weaves cultural stories and historical references into every design, transforming “ao dai” from a mere garment into a symbol of heritage. Her creations evoke a deep appreciation for this attire, especially during the traditional Tet holiday.

The top legislator hailed the police force’s contributions to the country's achievements in 2024, underscoring their fundamental role in maintaining political security and social order as well as working alongside the military to protect the nation in the new situation.

The aviation sector’s members have built operational plans, enhanced services, and reinforced personnel, aircraft fleets, and equipment to ensure smooth travel for passengers during the Lunar New Year 2025 (Year of the Snake).

International tourist arrivals to Vietnam also saw a significant increase at the end of January and the beginning of February, driven by favourable visa policies and effective promotional efforts by local authorities.

A total of 445 traffic accidents were reported nationwide, during the nine-day Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday from January 25 to February 2. According to the Traffic Police Department, the figure marked an over 36% decrease compared to the same period last year.

A total of 445 traffic accidents were reported nationwide during the nine-day Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday from January 25 to February 2, resulting in 209 fatalities and 373 injuries.

Hanoi hosted some 1 million tourists during the nine-day Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday which began on January 25, marking a year-on-year rise of 6%.

Throughout history, the traditional customs of Vietnamese people during Tet (Lunar New Year) have been preserved and passed down from generation to generation. These include decorating and cleaning the house to welcome Tet, making banh chung and banh tet (traditional sticky rice cakes), worshiping the Kitchen Gods, hosting a year-end feast, and celebrating New Year’s Eve, among others.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh lauded the efforts made by ministries, agencies, localities, investors, contractors, project management boards, and thousands of workers who have been working on three shifts and staying at the construction sites throughout Tet to meet the requirements regarding progress and quality.

Vietnam is set to welcome a surge of domestic and international tourists during the 2025 Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday as destinations nationwide are preparing to showcase their distinctive cultural festivals and traditional celebrations.

At the beginning of the Lunar New Year, besides visiting relatives and friends to exchange Tet greetings, many people are eager to go on spring outings and experience cultural traditions.

The northern province of Lao Cai expects to welcome about 360,000 visitors during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays from January 25 to February 2.

Over 218 tonnes of rice from the national reserves will be allocated to the north mountainous province of Tuyen Quang to assist needy residents during the Tet (traditional Lunar New Year) Festival.

On the afternoon of January 24 (the 26th day of the 12th lunar month of the Year of the Dragon), traffic surged in big cities as flows of vehicles and people crowded major routes. Bus stations were packed with thousands of passengers heading back to their hometowns after a year of studying and working away from home.