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Vietnam to enjoy seven-day Lunar New Year break

Vietnam to enjoy seven-day Lunar New Year break

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh approved on Friday a seven-day break for the upcoming Lunar New Year, or Tet, Vietnam’s biggest and most important festival.
HCMC school students to get 16 days off for Tet

HCMC school students to get 16 days off for Tet

Ho Chi Minh City's schools will close for 16 days for Lunar New Year in February 2024.
October 23, 2023 | 09:14 pm PT
Soaring air ticket prices hinder Vietnam tourism recovery

Soaring air ticket prices hinder Vietnam tourism recovery

Round-trip tickets to domestic destinations over the Tet holiday are nearly equal to outbound tour packages, posing challenges for Vietnam's domestic tourism recovery as many opt for overseas travel.
October 9, 2023 | 04:07 pm PT
Why does Tet always begin so late?

Why does Tet always begin so late?

Just before the new year, people often cut working hours to go shopping for Tet preparations. So why not take an earlier break to avoid the unnecessary stress?
October 3, 2023 | 04:48 pm PT
Experts call for fixed, earlier Tet break

Experts call for fixed, earlier Tet break

Experts said the Lunar New Year holiday should start earlier and be fixed every year to create more flexibility for laborers and businesses.
September 28, 2023 | 03:34 pm PT
Vietnamese carriers selling tickets before Tet travel rush

Vietnamese carriers selling tickets before Tet travel rush

Although it is nearly six months until the Lunar New Year, domestic airlines have started selling tickets for Vietnam's biggest holiday with round-trip prices of VND2-7 million (US$82-288) per person.
September 17, 2023 | 06:01 pm PT
Hanoi named one of world's best winter vacation spots

Hanoi named one of world's best winter vacation spots

Hanoi ranked sixth on a list of the 21 most ideal destinations for winter escapes thanks to its 'beautiful weather,' according to American media company U.S. News & World Report.
August 12, 2023 | 04:52 pm PT
Fortune-seekers flock to places of worship in first month of Lunar New Year

Fortune-seekers flock to places of worship in first month of Lunar New Year

Since the third day of the Lunar New Year, which fell on January 24, Mai has been so busy going to different places of worship in other provinces.
February 9, 2023 | 08:34 pm PT
Noi Bai airport sees Tet traffic boom

Noi Bai airport sees Tet traffic boom

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi served 5,619 flights from January 19-29, up 49% annually, including 1,789 international flights.
January 30, 2023 | 06:39 pm PT
Overcrowding at major spiritual sites as Vietnamese celebrate spring festival

Overcrowding at major spiritual sites as Vietnamese celebrate spring festival

Major spiritual sites in northern Vietnam were overrun by a sea of devout Buddhists last week, with many queuing for hours to get in and some even being overcharged by local tourist service providers.
January 30, 2023 | 03:00 am PT
Retail sales of goods, services up 20% in January

Retail sales of goods, services up 20% in January

Vietnam’s total retail sales of goods and services in January was estimated at VND544.8 trillion ($23.22 billion), up 20% as compared with the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
January 30, 2023 | 01:29 am PT
Foreigners delight in Hoi An's Tet experiences

Foreigners delight in Hoi An's Tet experiences

Tourists in the ancient town of Hoi An have soaked in the New Year atmosphere this Tet by riding bikes through traditional neighborhoods, taking river boat rides and visiting local villages.
January 28, 2023 | 11:18 pm PT
Tet leftovers leave families no choice but binging

Tet leftovers leave families no choice but binging

Khanh Van gasped as the shelves of her refrigerator collapsed under the weight of all her Tet leftovers on the third day of the Lunar New Year.
January 28, 2023 | 11:12 pm PT
Women unhappy staying in to cook during Tet festivities

Women unhappy staying in to cook during Tet festivities

Phuong Tu woke up bright and early the day before Tet to prepare five chickens and several other festive meals for her family’s Lunar New Year celebrations.
January 28, 2023 | 03:42 pm PT
3,500 hospitalized during Tet due to fighting

3,500 hospitalized during Tet due to fighting

Around 3,500 people had to go to the hospital nationwide during the week-long Tet holiday due to fighting, the Health Ministry said.
January 28, 2023 | 04:00 am PT
Braised pork and stuffed bitter melon soup at Tet: The meaning behind them

Braised pork and stuffed bitter melon soup at Tet: The meaning behind them

Braised pork with duck eggs and stuffed bitter melon soup have long been associated with regional characteristics and spiritual elements of southern Vietnamese life.
January 27, 2023 | 11:45 pm PT
Tan Son Nhat airport sets new single-day passenger traffic record

Tan Son Nhat airport sets new single-day passenger traffic record

Tan Son Nhat airport in HCMC served more than 149,000 passengers on Friday, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, marking the highest number of single-day passengers ever.
January 27, 2023 | 02:07 am PT
A taste of the Lunar New Year: jellied pork

A taste of the Lunar New Year: jellied pork

Jellied pork is an essential component of Lunar New Year meals for families in northern Vietnam.
January 27, 2023 | 01:01 am PT
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