During the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday (January 25 – February 2, 2025), Vietnam’s tourism welcomed an estimated 12.5 million domestic tourists, up 19% year-on-year. International arrivals also saw an average growth of 30%. Notably, eight cities and provinces recorded tourism revenue exceeding 1 trillion VND (approximately 39.5 million USD).
The Tet holidays are a time when vibrant spring flowers are in full bloom. Visitors can explore the northern mountainous region or the "city of a thousand flowers," Da Lat, to admire the unique beauty of these seasonal blossoms.
The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) said that it needs about 50,000 units of blood for emergencies and treatment before and during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, calling for more donations from the community.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on December 30 issued a directive on enhancing safety protocols ahead of the Tet holiday's high travel demand.
The Railway Transport Joint Stock Company will operate an additional 11 trains with 5,000 extra seats to meet the high travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays 2025.
Acquiring calligraphic words has become one of the most beautiful customs among Vietnamese people during the Tet holidays, as these words symbolise wishes for good fortune, peace, and prosperity. To uphold this cultural beauty, one overseas Vietnamese in Australia has been diligently working to introduce calligraphy to international friends and the younger Vietnamese generation abroad.
One of the world's leading online travel platforms, Booking.com, has announced Da Lat - the city resort in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong - as the most-searched destination in Vietnam for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
There were 950 cyberattacks on Vietnam’s information system in January, a decline of 33% and 23% compared with that of December 2023 and the same period last year, respectively.
Customs clearance will be suspended at border gates in the northern province of Lang Son and Mong Cai International Border Gate in Quang Ninh province for seven days, from January 21 to 27, during the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, according to authorities. The work will be resumed from January 28.
With its unique fragrance and sweetness, Dien pomelo, grown in Phu Dien ward, Bac Tu Liem district, Hanoi, is a precious gift for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Candied coconut ribbons, which are made from coconut meat, sugar, and milk, becomes a snack favoured by many Vietnamese, especially during Tet holidays.
Candied coconut ribbons, which are made from coconut meat, sugar, and milk, becomes a snack favoured by many Vietnamese, especially during Tet holidays.
Travellers preparing for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays are facing higher fares and a shortage of tickets, with some flyers having to book late evening flights, or book early or late, to save money on domestic routes.
The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Management Board welcomed more than 18,000 visitors who came to pay tribute to the late President during the Tet holidays from February 15-18.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the two major cities showed a slight increase in February due to the high demand for goods during Tet holidays, according to statistic offices.
A number of organisations have joined together to reduce traffic jams at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City during days approaching Tet holidays.
