LIFESTYLE

The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026 subscription concert series, featuring a Haydn cycle and a Tchaikovsky cycle in a season running from March to January 2027.

Con Dao on February 10 welcomed its first international cruise ship in 2026, signaling a promising start for the island’s tourism sector this year.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has proposed requiring airlines to refund passengers if a flight is delayed by three hours, cutting the current threshold from five hours.

Halong Bay in northern Quang Ninh Province is set to receive a series of luxury cruise ships carrying thousands of international tourists during the coming Lunar New Year or Tet holiday.

Young people in the southern city of Can Tho are flocking to cafés offering a new take on drinks: beverages served in edible waffle cups that can be eaten after use.

Vietnam Airlines Group has warned passengers to closely monitor flight schedules as dense fog affects several airports in northern and north-central Vietnam ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year or Tet.

Authorities in the southern province of Ca Mau will stage fireworks displays at five locations at 9.30 pm on February 16, the 29th day of the lunar month, to usher in the Lunar New Year, or Tet.

A consortium of two companies has proposed operating 10 traditional sailboats on coastal sightseeing routes along Ha Long Bay, aiming to diversify tourism products in Quang Ninh Province.

Rail services between Hanoi and Haiphong have resumed running across Long Bien Bridge after emergency repairs were completed on damaged steel structures, Vietnam’s railway operator has said.

An automated ticketing system will be introduced in Hoi An Ancient Town in Danang to improve the visitor experience and modernise heritage tourism management.

Vietnam Airlines has announced the opening of a nonstop air route between Hanoi and Amsterdam, marking the first direct air connection between Vietnam and the Netherlands.

Hanoi will extend peak-hour periods and adjust train frequency on its two urban metro lines from February 9, as the operator seeks to better match services with passenger demand.

Vietnam has entered the list of the world’s 10 most attractive countries for retirees, according to the France-based information platform Retraite sans Frontières (Retirement Without Borders).

Ride-hailing users in HCM City are facing long waits and rising fares as a driver shortage in the run-up to Lunar New Year or Tet holiday leaves apps struggling to match passengers with vehicles.

Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2026 is set to open in about a week. Dozens of workers and engineers are busy completing construction to meet the deadline.

With just over a week to go until Tet 2026, Nhat Tan peach village in Hanoi has entered its busiest days of the year as shoppers and photographers flock to its gardens.

As the 2026 Lunar New Year approaches, orchid growers in Dalat-Xuan Huong Ward, Lam Dong Province, are working at full pace to prepare premium flowers for the Tet market.

A century old French style house on Nguyen Truong To Street in Hanoi has become a popular photo spot, but constant crowds are disrupting the daily lives of its residents.

The new whale statue in Vung Tau, HCM City, together with its fountain and lighting systems, is undergoing trial operations to check quality.