Across Vietnam, key farming hubs for flowers and ornamental plants are buzzing with activity as the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, with farmers robust plant health, eye-catching designs, surging consumer demand, and broadly stable pricing.

Duong Thi Lap's garden has 200 kumquat trees ready for Tet.

In the northern port city of Hai Phong, local Tet flower markets showcase kumquat trees from various origins, but longtime buyer Hoang Van Thuc from Ha Dong commune prefers sourcing directly from Thanh Ha gardens.

After inspecting the stock, he praised this year's standout shapes and forms, noting that premium trees go for around 1 million VND (38.4 USD).

“Thanh Ha kumquats benefit from multi-year cultivation, giving them exceptional durability,” Thuc explained. “Post-Tet, they’re perfect for replanting in home gardens, extending their value well beyond the holiday.”

The buzz started early at Nguyen Van Quy's kumquat garden in Lai Xa 2 village, Thanh Ha commune, where orders poured in from the every beginning of the 12th lunar month.

Quy said prices are holding the line from last Tet, ranging from 300,000 - 2 million VND per tree, including pots to match varied buyer budgets. By February 9, about 60% of his crop had been sold.

Over at Duong Thi Lap and Duong Van Chin's garden, 200 trees are ready for Tet, and buyers from Quang Ninh snapped up 80 of them two months ago.

“The benign weather, with little rain and no harsh cold snaps, lets the trees stretch out and shape themselves into something really special,” Lap said. With those early sales done, walk-in traffic has picked up recently. As of February 9, only about 60 trees are left to find their perfect homes before Lunar New Year's Eve.

About twenty years back, the farmers in Thanh Ha were growing kumquats mostly under lychee trees, just for the fruit. Then a few brave souls looked around, learned some ornamental tricks from farther away, and everything changed.

Proven profitability drove others to follow suit, with 25 households now on the trade. From a tiny 360 sq.m plot, they can pull in 80–85 million VND at harvest.

Neighboring kumquat areas in An Duong ward and An Khanh commune are also seeing the same steady stream of visitors these days.

Down in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long, two traditional ornamental flower villages in Long Duc ward are in full swing, with cultivation and sales in high gear. Blooms timed precisely for Tet are seeing robust demand, and the orders are rolling in from near and far, early and eager.

Long Duc ward is home to two ornamental flower villages officially recognised by the provincial People’s Committee since 2011, comprising 170 growing households. Together, they bring in 16–17 billion VND in annual revenue, keep steady jobs going for more than 350 locals, and deliver an average monthly income of about 7.7 million VND per person.

For Tet 2026, they are putting out about 375,000 pots of mixed ornamental flowers, a solid 10% annual hike. Nearly half are already moved, with prices for these varieties holding broadly stable versus the previous season.

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.