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Lunar New Year 2025
World's second most beautiful island welcomes direct route from China's Beijing

World's second most beautiful island welcomes direct route from China's Beijing

China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s aviation giants, has unveiled a direct route connecting Beijing to Phu Quoc Island, voted world's second most beautiful, in response to the surging travel demand for the Lunar New Year.
Mekong Delta's largest flower village buzzes with vibrant preparations for Tet sales

Mekong Delta's largest flower village buzzes with vibrant preparations for Tet sales

HCMC airport to handle record 155,000 passengers during Tet

HCMC airport to handle record 155,000 passengers during Tet

Serpent mascots coming to life for Nguyen Hue Flower Street

Serpent mascots coming to life for Nguyen Hue Flower Street

Giant snake mascots of over 50 meters long, crafted with eco-friendly materials, are almost finished in preparation for Lunar New Year display at HCMC’s Nguyen Hue Flower Street.
January 15, 2025 | 08:09 pm PT
Pre-Tet gridlock: Hanoi and HCMC struggle with relentless traffic

Pre-Tet gridlock: Hanoi and HCMC struggle with relentless traffic

As travel and shopping demand surges near the Lunar New Year, combined with changes in traffic habits following the enforcement of a new decree, major streets in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have experienced prolonged traffic congestion, day and night.
January 15, 2025 | 03:19 pm PT
Downtown HCMC faces 17% rise in traffic congestion ahead of Tet

Downtown HCMC faces 17% rise in traffic congestion ahead of Tet

Traffic congestion in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has surged by 17% as the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, driven by increased travel demands and new traffic behaviors following a recent decree on traffic violations.
January 14, 2025 | 03:00 am PT
Saigonese flock to city icons for Tet photo shoots

Saigonese flock to city icons for Tet photo shoots

Ben Thanh Market, Independence Palace and other attractions in Ho Chi Minh City have been crowded with thousands of visitors posing for Tet photos in colorful ao dai costumes.
January 13, 2025 | 01:29 am PT
10 most crowded destinations in Vietnam during Tet: Agoda

10 most crowded destinations in Vietnam during Tet: Agoda

Da Lat, Hanoi and Hue are the busiest destinations in Vietnam during the upcoming Tet holiday that peaks on Jan. 29, according to booking data from online travel platform Agoda.
January 11, 2025 | 01:31 am PT
Thailand top draw for Vietnamese tourists in 2024, upcoming Tet

Thailand top draw for Vietnamese tourists in 2024, upcoming Tet

Reasonable prices and convenient itineraries are among the factors that have enabled travel companies to sell Thailand tours since last year.
January 10, 2025 | 10:31 pm PT
Vietnam's highest Tet bonus reaches $75,100

Vietnam's highest Tet bonus reaches $75,100

The highest Tet bonus in Vietnam this year has been recorded at VND1.908 billion ($75,162), while the nationwide average stands at VND7.7 million, according to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.
January 9, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Searches for Vietnam hotels during Tet up 139%: Agoda

Searches for Vietnam hotels during Tet up 139%: Agoda

Vietnam remains a major tourist draw, with searches for accommodation during the upcoming Tet holidays increasing by 139% year-on-year, data from online travel platform Agoda shows.
January 7, 2025 | 10:35 pm PT
World's second most beautiful island top choice for foreign tourists visiting Vietnam during Tet

World's second most beautiful island top choice for foreign tourists visiting Vietnam during Tet

Phu Quoc Island, voted the world's second most beautiful, has emerged as the most popular destination for foreign tourists in Vietnam during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, according to online travel platform Agoda.
January 7, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
Nguyen Hue Flower Street to dazzle with 90 serpent mascots

Nguyen Hue Flower Street to dazzle with 90 serpent mascots

To celebrate the Year of the Snake, Nguyen Hue Flower Street in the heart of HCMC will feature 90 serpent-themed mascots, with a pair of snakes coiling in three loops highlighting the entrance.
January 2, 2025 | 04:43 pm PT
Hanoi's highest Tet bonus reaches $12,200

Hanoi's highest Tet bonus reaches $12,200

The highest Tet bonus in Hanoi this year stands at VND311 million ($12,203), awarded by a foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprise, according to the Hanoi Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.
December 30, 2024 | 05:08 pm PT
Businesses on recovery path, to pay higher Tet bonuses

Businesses on recovery path, to pay higher Tet bonuses

Many businesses are set to pay the highest Tet bonuses since Covid-19 thanks to improved performance.
December 30, 2024 | 03:06 pm PT
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