The Ministry of Science and Technology, in coordination with the Vietnam Post Corporation, has released a stamp set and a commemorative coin to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse.

The horse-themed stamp set and commemorative coin.

The “Tet Binh Ngo” stamp set comprises two stamps and one souvenir sheet, designed by artist Nguyen Quang Vinh and inspired by the image of the horse in Eastern culture.

Under the theme “Ma dao thanh cong” (Horse Returns, Success Comes), the stamp set conveys wishes for a dynamic, resilient and successful new year.

In traditional beliefs, the horse is a sacred animal symbolising loyalty, vigour, patience and perseverance, and is also believed to bring good fortune and prosperity.

Drawing on this symbolism, the stamp set is presented in a contemporary folk-art style and, for the first time, features the image of the “Nine Red-Maned Horse” on Vietnam’s Tet stamps.

The stamps depict a pair of horses – a white horse and a crimson horse – carrying festive drums to welcome spring, symbolising the harmony of yin and yang and conveying a message of a new journey filled with prosperity, breakthroughs and success.

The souvenir sheet features a herd of horses galloping together, highlighted by the image of a “thousand-mile horse” adorned with phoenix wings, expressing wishes for reunion, advancement and victory in the coming year.

In addition to the Lunar New Year stamp set, the Vietnam Post Corporation and the Vietnam Stamps Company have also introduced a commemorative coin depicting a sun horse soaring through the clouds, symbolising new opportunities and aspirations to reach broader horizons.

Issued in a limited quantity, the coin targets a wide range of audiences, from collectors and those seeking meaningful Tet gifts to businesses and partners wishing to choose a lucky symbol to mark the beginning of the new year.

Traditional Tet rituals showcased at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Running from February 1 to 25, the programme brings to life the festive atmosphere of Tet during the Le Trung Hung (Revival Le) Dynasty (1533–1789) alongside the folk Tet traditions of ancient Thang Long, helping to spread and honour Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.

 

Tet gifts provided for disaster-affected communities, vulnerable children

On February 4, the Vietnam Red Cross Society, in coordination with the Dak Lak provincial authorities, organised the programme “Tet for Flood-Affected Communities” in Tay Hoa commune. At the event, 1,000 Tet gift packages, worth 1 million VND (38 USD) each, were presented to poor households, policy beneficiary families facing hardship, victims of Agent Orange, elderly people living alone, persons with disabilities, those with serious illnesses, and families affected by storms and floods.

 

Prime Minister urges thorough Tet preparations for all

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated bodies and localities to step up coordination to ensure that people across the country enjoy a safe, well-supplied and orderly Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday 2026.

 

NA Chairman presents Tet gifts to disadvantaged residents in Can Tho city

On this occasion, the top legislator and the delegation witnessed the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) presenting the token of 4 billion VND to support Can Tho in assisting poor households, policy beneficiaries and vulnerable groups.

 

Flower villages enter final sprint for Tet season

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026 approaches, flower and ornamental plant villages nationwide are entering their peak season, with the market showing a mix of vibrant prospects and mounting challenges.

 

Tet 2026 sends positive signals, setting the pace for tourism growth

Around three weeks ahead of Tet, the domestic travel market has become noticeably more vibrant. Data from online searches and social media platforms point to a sharp rise in interest, particularly in destinations offering pleasant weather, well-developed tourism infrastructure and family-friendly appeal.