Buses and Metro Line 1 in Ho Chi Minh City free of tickets during Lunar New Year
On February 8, the Ho Chi Minh City Public Transport Management Center said that it has coordinated with bus operating units to organize fare exemptions for passengers during the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026. This is to encourage people to use modern and environmentally friendly public transport.
VinBus Ecological Transport Co., Ltd. will exempt bus tickets from February 17th to the end of February 19th, 2026 (ie from the 1st to the end of the 3rd day of Tet). See more...
During Tet, Ho Chi Minh City requires prioritizing the safety of preschool children
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training (GDĐT) has just issued a document guiding a number of contents to maintain the quality of nurturing, care, education and ensure safety for children at preschool education institutions during the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026.
Accordingly, the People's Committees of wards, communes, and special zones are required to firmly grasp the Tet holiday schedule of preschool education institutions in the area, guide the strict implementation of regulations on Tet holiday time according to the general plan of the education sector. At the same time, direct schools to maintain the quality of care and education for children; ensure health safety, food safety and organize Tet celebration activities suitable to age and actual conditions. See more...
Difficult students who once intended to stay in Ho Chi Minh City are now allowed to return for Tet
On February 8th, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City launched the "Spring Journey" program, taking students back to their hometowns to celebrate Binh Ngo Tet 2026.
With a total budget of 900 million VND, this year's program supports 204 students, including students of the High School for the Gifted, students of universities in the Ho Chi Minh City National University system and students of 10 colleges and universities outside the system currently staying in the dormitory of Ho Chi Minh City National University. See more...
Busy bus stations and airports in Ho Chi Minh City, people rush home to celebrate Tet early
Although there is still about a week until the Lunar New Year holiday, recorded on February 8 (ie December 21st of the lunar calendar), transportation gateways in Ho Chi Minh City have begun to become bustling. Many people and students carry bulky belongings, queuing to wait to return to their hometowns early to reunite.
According to Lao Dong Newspaper's records at Mien Dong Bus Station and the new Mien Dong Bus Station, the Tet atmosphere has been overflowing. From the waiting area to the passenger pick-up area, streams of people lined up with Tet gift packages and high luggage. See more...
Supermarkets and fashion streets in Ho Chi Minh City are crowded with customers
The shopping atmosphere became bustling as large supermarket systems and many central fashion streets recorded a sharp increase in customers.
Reporters' records at supermarkets such as Co.opMart, GO!, Lotte Mart... show that the number of customers coming in and out is quite large. Many stalls of fresh food, processed goods, confectionery, and soft drinks always have customers choosing to buy continuously. Cashier areas often have to open more stalls to avoid congestion. See more...
