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Where in Asia people get the longest Lunar New Year break?

Where in Asia people get the longest Lunar New Year break?

Guess where in Asia you'll be sent off on the longest Lunar New Year holiday.
Vietnamese PM approves 7-day Lunar New Year break

Vietnamese PM approves 7-day Lunar New Year break

The 10-day option has been turned down for the upcoming Tet.
November 15, 2016 | 06:02 am PT
Thirsty for Tet: Saigon expected to drink 40 million liters of beer during holiday

Thirsty for Tet: Saigon expected to drink 40 million liters of beer during holiday

And 45 million liters of soft drinks, according to new projections.
November 21, 2016 | 06:58 pm PT
Vietnam to free prisoners under amnesty before Tet

Vietnam to free prisoners under amnesty before Tet

4,000 inmates will be freed before the country's biggest holiday.
November 27, 2016 | 05:14 am PT
Don't push the envelope: Vietnam prohibits Lunar New Year gifts for officials

Don't push the envelope: Vietnam prohibits Lunar New Year gifts for officials

Government officials are prohibited from offering and receiving Tet gifts.
November 29, 2016 | 11:00 am PT
Hanoi police banned from chasing down traffic violators

Hanoi police banned from chasing down traffic violators

The move came after several policemen risked their lives trying to stop offenders.
December 5, 2016 | 11:00 am PT
Tet is in the air in Hanoi, a month early

Tet is in the air in Hanoi, a month early

Hanoians are enjoying peach blossoms much earlier than in previous years thanks to a warm winter.
December 14, 2016 | 02:03 am PT
Transport firms prepare for passenger surge over Tet

Transport firms prepare for passenger surge over Tet

The Lunar New Year is a rare opportunity for migrant workers to visit their families back home.
December 15, 2016 | 02:11 am PT
Vietnam’s top leaders to skip usual Lunar New Year visits

Vietnam’s top leaders to skip usual Lunar New Year visits

The government's getting tough on gift giving and wasteful spending this holiday season.
December 21, 2016 | 11:00 am PT
Vietnam scraps fireworks shows for New Year

Vietnam scraps fireworks shows for New Year

Major cities have all responded to a government call for austerity.
December 27, 2016 | 04:13 am PT
Vietnam readies rare birds for 'Year of the Chicken'

Vietnam readies rare birds for 'Year of the Chicken'

Some of these prized breeds can fetch up to $2,000 apiece.
January 1, 2017 | 06:33 am PT
Bottoms up: Vietnamese expected to drink up this Tet

Bottoms up: Vietnamese expected to drink up this Tet

Top brewer Habeco expects sales of nearly 147 million liters of beer during the biggest holiday, up 6.1 percent year on year.
January 1, 2017 | 10:37 pm PT
Disaster-hit provinces in Vietnam ask for rice aid for Lunar New Year

Disaster-hit provinces in Vietnam ask for rice aid for Lunar New Year

12 provinces have asked the government for 14,700 tons of rice in total.
January 3, 2017 | 12:21 am PT
Hanoi churches, temples asked to help ring in Lunar New Year

Hanoi churches, temples asked to help ring in Lunar New Year

The city, which has canceled its plan for fireworks shows, hopes that the sounds of the bells will create a meaningful moment.
January 3, 2017 | 06:08 am PT
Food Show: Tet Flavor

Food Show: Tet Flavor

Try on ao dai, taste traditional cakes and make spring rolls by yourself. 
January 4, 2017 | 08:26 pm PT
Rooftop Exchange Market - Tet Season

Rooftop Exchange Market - Tet Season

A three-week series of exchange market to celebrate Tet.
January 4, 2017 | 08:44 pm PT
From ant eggs to golden cakes: the Tet gifts Vietnamese are forking out in 2017

From ant eggs to golden cakes: the Tet gifts Vietnamese are forking out in 2017

Wondering how to bribe your Vietnamese father-in-law? We've got you covered.
January 8, 2017 | 12:27 am PT
Piggy-bank makers looking to get fat for a sizzling Tet

Piggy-bank makers looking to get fat for a sizzling Tet

Vietnamese people are hoping to stuff their pigs with lucky money as the Lunar New Year approaches.
January 9, 2017 | 01:12 am PT
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