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Hundreds die in Tet traffic accidents

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some 286 people were killed in 598 traffic accidents nationwide during the recent nine-day Tet (Lunar New Year) festival that ran from January 28 to February 5.

Some things not to do during Tet

There are many practices that are traditionally frowned upon during Tet, and if you believe, could even bring you bad luck in the new year.

Vacant streets a relief following chaos

 VietNamNet Bridge – Beautiful sunny weather marked the first day of the Lunar New Year in Ha Noi. Chaotic streets were replaced by empty roads. The busy crowds disappeared as people spent their time reconnecting with families

Vietnam celebrates Lunar New Year in style

 VietNamNet Bridge – The arrival of the Lunar New Year was celebrated across the entire nation at midnight on January 30, with cultural activities organised to welcome the Year of the Horse.

Overseas Vietnamese artists return home for Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singers Phuong Dung and Giao Linh and many other Vietnamese overseas artists are travelling back to Viet Nam for Tet (Lunar New Year) this year, and are set to perform in HCM City and elsewhere.

Nation's leaders convey Tet greetings

 VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong yesterday, Jan 26, led the nation's leaders in conveying greetings and paying tribute to national heroes on the occasion of Tet (Lunar New Year).

The spring flowers in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are several flower varieties that one can only see on Hanoi streets during the Tet holiday, such as coriander flowers, peach blossoms, dahlia and violet.

Bonus cuts threaten to spoil Tet celebrations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tet, or the Lunar New Year, is a significant event that most Vietnamese people look forward to, not just because of the long holiday break, but also because of the customary Tet bonus.

Filmmakers pin hopes on comedies for holiday season

 VietNamNet Bridge – As in previous years, filmmakers in HCM City are releasing comedies to lure moviegoers to cinemas this Tet (Lunar New Year).

Expensive outbound Tet tours sell well

 VietNamNet Bridge – Travel firms in HCMC have reported a surge in demand for expensive tours to the U.S., South Korea, South Africa and Europe during the upcoming traditional Lunar New Year, or Tet, with many tour programs fully booked.

No small notes for Tet: SBV

 VietNamNet Bridge – The State Bank of Viet Nam announced it would not issue new small bank notes during Tet, in a bid to cut back on shortages of small bills.

Lucrative comedies to fill screens for Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the Lunar New Year approaches, studios plan to churn out lighthearted comedies, which are cheap to make and consistently turn a profit, rather than more challenging dramas or other kinds of features.

Nine days off for lunar New Year 2014

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Government has approved the 9-day lunar New Year (Tet) holiday proposed by Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang. The vacation time will last from January 28 to February 2, 2014.

Inflation holds steady despite Tet demand

VietNamNet Bridge – The consumer price index (CPI) in February rose by only 1.32 per cent against the previous month, lower than expected thanks to abundant supplies of essential commodities,

Top 10 taboos during Vietnamese Tet

For Vietnamese people, Tet is a wonderful occasion for family reunion but certain things must not be done during this festive season.

The unique markets in Vietnam

From ancient times, the market was sticking to Vietnamese people's lives and a place to show the cultural life of the people. Bellow are the most special markets in Vietnam.

Festivals herald Lunar New Year

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Flower Festival on Nguyen Hue Street in Ho Chi Minh City opened on February 7.

Indonesia to release 33 VN fishermen

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thirty-three Vietnamese fishermen detained for entering Indonesia’s territorial waters illegally will be released to enable them return home for the upcoming Tet holidays,

Overseas Vietnamese return to celebrate lunar new year

More than 1,000 Vietnamese expatriates from over 100 different countries gathered at the Xuan Que Huong cultural event in Ly Thai To Square in Ha Noi's central Hoan Kiem District yesterday evening

Tet flower fever begins to take root

 VietNamNet Bridge – A huge and exotic array of Tet flowers are lining Nghi Tam Street in the capital city of Hanoi and attracting quite a crowd.