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Cantho Eco Resort has become a major Tet-season attraction in the Mekong Delta after unveiling a large-scale Lunar New Year (Tet)-themed film set complex alongside its safari-style zoo.

Night activities and ticketed entry to Hoi An Ward’s ancient town will be suspended over Tet, though visitors will still be able to explore the heritage site freely.

The Bahamas-flagged cruise ship Star Voyager arrived in Khanh Hoa, a south-central coastal province of Vietnam, on February 11, bringing 500 visitors as part of its Vietnam itinerary.

Three red-sailed boats have recently appeared on Ha Long Bay, drawing attention from residents and visitors.

Phu My Hung Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City will open at 6 pm on February 11, showcasing zodiac mascots and cultural displays for the Lunar New Year or Tet.

The Thang Long high-speed ferry will resume services between Vung Tau and Con Dao from February 26, ending a suspension that has been in place since early September 2025.

Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has been crowded in recent days as thousands of people waited overnight to welcome relatives returning from overseas for Lunar New Year or Tet reunions.

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.

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.

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.