Residents in Ho Chi Minh City take a free metro ride, January 1, 2026. -- A total of 49 traffic accidents occurred nationwide on New Year's Day, resulting in 18 deaths and 41 injuries, down 24 cases and 23 deaths year on year, according to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security. Ho Chi Minh City-- Ho Chi Minh City offered free public transportation, including metro and bus services, on Thursday to welcome the New Year 2026, attracting large numbers of passengers and creating a lively atmosphere on the first day of the year. -- Many residents in the city and tourists flocked to entertainment venues and shopping malls on Thursday to celebrate the New Year holiday, making these sites crowded and vibrant. -- The People’s Committee of the central city of Hue held a ceremony at Ngo Mon Square in the Hue Imperial Citadel on Thursday to announce its signature Hue Festival 2026.

Source: Tuoitre News January 02, 2026 14:05 UTC