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Lunar New Year 2026
Tet travel crunch: Vietnam rushes to add flights as key routes hit 90-100% bookings

Tet travel crunch: Vietnam rushes to add flights as key routes hit 90-100% bookings

Vietnam's aviation authority is ramping up flight capacity ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year as many popular domestic routes are already close to selling out in the days leading up to Tet.
World's largest annual human migration kicks off in China ahead of extra-long holiday

World's largest annual human migration kicks off in China ahead of extra-long holiday

Tet flights home would eat up more than 70% of my year's savings

Tet flights home would eat up more than 70% of my year's savings

Chinese tourists are ditching Japan for South Korea this Lunar New Year

Chinese tourists are ditching Japan for South Korea this Lunar New Year

South Korea is set to overtake Japan as the top overseas destination for Chinese travelers this Lunar New Year, a sharp reversal in regional tourism patterns.
February 1, 2026 | 04:31 am PT
HCMC-central Vietnam flights fully booked for Lunar New Year

HCMC-central Vietnam flights fully booked for Lunar New Year

Flights from HCMC to various destinations in central Vietnam are fully booked between Feb. 10 and 15, which is the week before Tet (Lunar New Year).
January 26, 2026 | 06:39 pm PT
Which Asian country no longer celebrates Lunar New Year?

Which Asian country no longer celebrates Lunar New Year?

The decision to abandon the Lunar New Year celebration was intended to modernize the country and align it with international trade standards.
January 26, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
Chinese lantern festival lights up for Lunar New Year

Chinese lantern festival lights up for Lunar New Year

In southwest China’s Sichuan Province, the annual Zigong International Lantern Festival kicked off on Friday, showcasing the centuries-old art of illuminated lanterns on a grand scale.
January 26, 2026 | 12:38 am PT
Ben Thanh Market unveils refreshed facade and iconic red roof for Tet

Ben Thanh Market unveils refreshed facade and iconic red roof for Tet

Ben Thanh market, a more than 110-year-old landmark and an icon of Ho Chi Minh City, has undergone façade repainting, roof refurbishment, and upgrades to sidewalks and greenery to create new highlights ahead of the Lunar New Year.
January 23, 2026 | 03:11 pm PT
Nguyen Hue Flower Street unveils day-and-night designs for Year of the Horse

Nguyen Hue Flower Street unveils day-and-night designs for Year of the Horse

The mascots on Nguyen Hue Flower Street have been completely redesigned compared to the previous years, featuring distinct appearances that change between daytime and nighttime.
January 20, 2026 | 04:42 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City's biggest employer to pay $30M in Tet bonuses to 40,800 workers

Ho Chi Minh City's biggest employer to pay $30M in Tet bonuses to 40,800 workers

More than 40,800 workers at Ho Chi Minh City's biggest employer Pouyuen will share a combined VND780 billion (US$29.6 million) in Lunar New Year bonuses, up 4% from last year as orders remain strong.
January 20, 2026 | 04:42 pm PT
A 100-member family keeps its Tet photo tradition going for 22 years

A 100-member family keeps its Tet photo tradition going for 22 years

For more than two decades Lunar New Year has begun with a familiar scene for Nguyen Ngoc Sang’s family: with its 100 members posing together for a photo.
January 20, 2026 | 03:15 pm PT
Singapore encourages using old banknotes, digital red envelopes during Lunar New Year

Singapore encourages using old banknotes, digital red envelopes during Lunar New Year

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Jan. 19 launched an innovative initiative that blends tradition with environmental protection, encouraging people to use circulated currency notes, known as Fit notes, as a more sustainable option for giving lucky money in the upcoming Lunar New Year festival.
January 20, 2026 | 04:03 am PT
Vietnam extends night flights at 6 airports for Lunar New Year travel surge

Vietnam extends night flights at 6 airports for Lunar New Year travel surge

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to extend night flight operations at six domestic airports, serving travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday and the 2026 spring festival season.
January 19, 2026 | 02:08 am PT
Foreigners don ao dai to partake in Lunar New Year fun

Foreigners don ao dai to partake in Lunar New Year fun

There is a growing trend of foreigners donning ao dai (Vietnam's traditional tunic) for spring outings in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City ahead of next month's Lunar New Year.
January 9, 2026 | 12:33 am PT
China viral humanoid robot music band sells out Lunar New Year shows

China viral humanoid robot music band sells out Lunar New Year shows

The He Xuan humanoid robot band which performs on instruments including the piano, drums, guitar, and yangqin, has filled its schedule for the Lunar New Year shows in mid-February.
January 6, 2026 | 03:33 pm PT
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