International tourists take metro rides in Hanoi on the second day of the Tet holiday, February 18, 2026. Society-- Widespread heat is forecast to continue across southern Vietnam on Tuesday, while northern provinces experience drizzle, fog, and occasional showers, according to the national weather agency. -- Hanoi Metro reported more than 243,000 passenger trips on its two urban railway lines during the recent nine-day Tet holiday, marking a 32-percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. Ho Chi Minh City-- Ho Chi Minh City’s Tet Book Street Festival 2026 attracted more than one million visitors and generated nearly VND8.2 billion ($315,000) in revenue during its eight-day run, organizers announced. -- Ho Chi Minh City recorded a sharp decline in traffic fatalities during the nine-day Tet holiday, with deaths down 43 percent compared to the same period in 2025, police reported on Monday.

Source: Tuoitre News February 24, 2026 01:27 UTC