On the morning of the 1st day of Tet, Van Mieu is bustling with people asking for calligraphy to pray for peace.
On the morning of the 1st day of Binh Ngo Tet 2026, a large number of people and tourists flocked to Van Mieu to ask for calligraphy at the beginning of the year, offer incense to pray for peace and save spring moments.
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Tho oi!!" by Tran Thanh overwhelms revenue, screenings, God-given Treasure rises
Updated data from Box Office Vietnam on February 17 (the 1st day of Tet) shows that Tran Thanh's movie "Thỏ ơi!!" continues to lead with a large gap, while "Báu vật trời cho" attracts attention when rising to third place after a rather slow start period.
On February 17, the movie "Thỏ ơi!!" grossed about 13.2 billion VND, selling more than 135,000 tickets with nearly 3,700 screenings. This figure far surpasses the remaining competitors, showing a clear advantage in terms of interest and distribution system. Calculating the current total revenue and early ticket sales, the movie has reached about 20.4 billion VND, consolidating its leading position in the Tet box office this year.
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Traffic accidents sharply reduced on New Year's Day
According to the Traffic Police Department, on February 17, there were 46 traffic accidents nationwide, killing 24 people and injuring 41 people. Compared to the Tet holiday of the same period in 2025, the number of accidents decreased by 21 cases, a decrease of 8 deaths and a decrease of 10 injuries.
Along with ensuring traffic order and safety, local police have strengthened patrols, inspections, and strictly handled violations. During the day, functional forces inspected, detected and handled 6,129 violations; the total amount of fines is estimated at more than 21 billion VND.
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