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Tết tourism season sees strong nationwide growth

Vietnam News 25 Feb 2026
The holiday from February 14–22 saw tourism activities flourish not only in major cities but also across many localities nationwide ... This reflects the growing appeal and stronger global positioning of Việt Nam's tourism brand ... — VNA/VNS. .
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Tet book street festival in HCMC attracts over one million visitors

The Saigon Times 24 Feb 2026
HCMC – More than 1.1 million people attended the Lunar New Year (Tet) Book Street Festival 2026 over eight days, generating nearly VND8.2 billion in revenue and selling over 83,700 books, according to organizers ... .
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Hanoi metro ridership during Tet holiday rises 32% y-o-y

The Saigon Times 24 Feb 2026
The operator ran more than 3,333 train services over the holiday period ... The Nhon–Hanoi Station metro line served nearly 78,000 riders ... .
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HCMC handles over 10,200 traffic violations during Tet holiday

The Saigon Times 24 Feb 2026
Compared with the Tet holiday in 2025, accidents fell by six cases and fatalities declined by nine.
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Durian prices surge as China steps up purchases after Tet

The Saigon Times 24 Feb 2026
HCMC – Domestic durian prices rose by up to 30% from February 20 to 23 after exporters resumed operations following the Tet holiday, driven by increased purchases for export to China amid limited supply.
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Three million Tết gifts ensure no one left behind in HCM City

Vietnam News 24 Feb 2026
Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee in HCM City has distributed more than three million Tết (Lunar New Year) gifts to poor and near-poor households, workers and vulnerable residents, helping ensure a joyful, safe and compassionate holiday for all ... .
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HCM City Tết book fair welcomes one million visitors

Vietnam News 24 Feb 2026
The Tết (Lunar New Year) Book Fair, one of the favourite attractions in HCM City during the year's most special holiday, welcomed more than one million visitors from February 15-22, or December 28 to January 6 of the lunar calendar ...VNS.  . .
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Metro Line 1 carries over 570,000 passengers during Tet holiday

The Saigon Times 23 Feb 2026
1 transported 571,528 passengers during the seven days of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from the 29th day of the last lunar month to the 6th day of the first lunar month, beating the target by 42%, ...
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Vietnam faces post-Tet labor shortages in key sectors

The Saigon Times 23 Feb 2026
HCMCVietnam’s labor market is expected to improve after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2026, driven by rising hiring demand in manufacturing as companies accelerate production to recover orders and expand operations.
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VN-Index adds 36 points as broad gains mark first post-Tet trading session

The Saigon Times 23 Feb 2026
HCMC – Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 36.05 points, or 1.98%, to 1,860.14 at the close, with advancing stocks outnumbering decliners nearly fourfold on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange. A total of 280 stocks increased and 73 others fell ... .
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Traffic accidents during Tet holiday drop nearly 30% y-o-y

The Saigon Times 23 Feb 2026
HCMCTraffic accidents during Vietnam’s nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2026 fell by nearly 30% from a year earlier, with 381 cases, 230 deaths, and 274 injuries, according to the Traffic Police Department.
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HCMC posts record Tet tourism revenue

The Saigon Times 23 Feb 2026
HCMC – HCMC generated an estimated VND12.15 trillion in tourism revenue during the 2026 Tet holiday, up 42.9% from the same period in 2025. This marked the highest tourism revenue ever recorded by the city during a Lunar New Year (Tet) break.
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A Tết story: when coughs, crowds and antibiotics collide

Vietnam News 23 Feb 2026
During Tết, crowded travel increases viral infections. A child’s story highlights the risks of unnecessary antibiotics and rising resistance in Việt Nam. Dr Mattias Larsson* ... The bus was packed ... Around her, several passengers coughed continuously ...  .
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Tết traffic accidents drop sharply but drink-driving remains top offence

Vietnam News 23 Feb 2026
Nationwide, traffic police detected and handled 76,374 violations of traffic safety regulations during the 2026 Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday ... Nationwide, traffic police detected and handled 76,374 violations of traffic safety regulations ... — VNS. .
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