These days, across the streets of Da Nang, the biggest city in central Vietnam, red flags and banners can be seen celebrating the 46th anniversary of the Liberation of the South.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a 7-day Lunar New Year break at the proposal of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung has given multiple reasons for rejecting a proposal to increase the number of days off to five for Vietnam’s National Day holiday on September 2.

Colourful kites in sparkling sunlight with a backdrop of blue sky is truly a sight to behold and exudes a certain serenity. Such stunning scenes are soothing and relaxing for people of all ages.

Sixty-one people have died and 48 others injured on Vietnam’s roads over the three-day holiday weekend.

A large number of tourists have flocked to Sam Son Beach in the northern province of Thanh Hoa for the holiday after the social distancing rules for virus prevention are relaxed.

The country saw 26 traffic accidents on April 30, the first day of the four-day holiday for Reunification Day and International Labor Day, claiming the lives of 14 people and injuring 12 others.

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The firework displays, the most new year expected shows, will be held in 30 districts and towns of Hanoi as soon as the clock strikes 00:00 midnight.

As Christmas approaches, Hanoi’s churches have been decorated by colourful lights.

Businesses and experts are still concerned over the impact on production of overtime hours that are not increased for seasonal jobs.

Folk games will be organised for families to play together at the Museum of Ethnology from April 27 to May 1, the holiday to mark Liberation Day and May Day.

Airlines, railway and bus stations will increase transport capacity to meet travel demand during the Reunification Day and Labour Day holiday from April 27 to May 2.

Since Monday roads leading to HCM City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport have clogged by traffic though the four-day weekend extending into Reunification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1) does not begin till Saturday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The fares for Thong Nhat trains SE1, SE2, SE5 and SE6 between Ha Noi and Gai Gon (HCM City) will be reduced from yesterday (August 20) to September 5, Viet Nam Railways said.

VietNamNet Bridge – While travel firms are pleased about longer holidays, many manufacturing enterprises fear they will spoil their production plans.

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The central city had 210,000 tourists on two days – the country's reunification day on April 30 and May Day, the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said.

  A sharp increase in the number of people choosing different tour packages during the upcoming extended holiday next week has offered a golden opportunity to tourist companies to maximise turnover.