As concerns over the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) mount, all the 63 cities and provinces nationwide are letting their students stay at home as part of enhanced measures to prevent the virus’ spread.

Internet connections in Vietnam could slow down through the upcoming New Year’s holidays after three undersea cables encountered problems.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Luyen was very happy to buy 12 clothing items and a blanket at the VND 2,000 market (known as E2K) - a local version of "dollar stores".

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tan Binh wholesale market specializing in garments and textiles in the district of the same name in HCMC has entered its peak business season as the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, has 12 days to go.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Art calendars showcasing personal photos and memorable moments have recently become popular among Vietnamese.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Each day Vietnam has around 25 people killed on the road. Official statistics actually show that the first two months of the year saw 1,567 people dying in 4,115 traffic accidents.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, is a national holiday which turns most exciting one to two weeks before it starts. So tourists are advised to travel to different parts of the country

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many enterprises in the information technology sector plan wage hikes to retain their employees, particularly talents,

 VietNamNet Bridge – On the way to the upland resort town of Tam Dao in the northern province of Vinh Phuc, tourists are advised to drop by Tay Thien, which is seen as a major site for Buddhist pilgrims and non- Buddhist visitors as well.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Unlike previous years, overseas Vietnamese or OV this year are buying tours for the Lunar New Year holiday or Tet later than normal while no sharp sales growth is reported.

 VietNamNet Bridge – For almost two years, local residents in Hue have complained about the night market set up on the city's foot street that runs along the poetic Perfume River.

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year’s nine-day Lunar New Year holiday has helped drive large numbers of local and foreign visitors to tourist destinations across the country, raising hopes of a successful year

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Lunar New Year (Tết) holiday can be a reality check for longer term foreign residents in Vietnam like me.

Commercial banks that fail to ensure smooth and stable operation of their automatic teller machine (ATM) systems during the coming lunar new year holiday will be fined,