Tet holiday

Update news Tet holiday

Unlike ordinary days, Hanoi turns tranquil on last day of the Year of the Pig

Streets across Hanoi is more peaceful with a few people and vehicles circulates.

Traffic accidents kill 23 on first day of Tet holiday

Thirty-one traffic accidents occurred, killing 23 and injuring 15 others on January 23 (the 29th day of the 12th lunar month), the first day of the week-long Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Cosy Tet for everyone

The Party, State, and local administrations nationwide have organized a broad range of activities to ensure a happy Tet for people nationwide, especially disadvantaged people.

Banh gio, softest rice dough dumpling

Banh gio (rice dough dumpling with minced pork and wood ear mushrooms inside) is favoured as a breakfast dish and as an after-school supper dish for children.

Southern farmers have fruitful Tet watermelon crop

The Tet (Lunar New Year) watermelon crop has been a lucrative one for farmers in the southern region.

Pet hotels work through Tet

Pet hotel services in Hanoi are in hot demand as many people need a safe home for their pets when they return to hometown or travel during Tet Holiday.

Countryside market during Tet holiday

The Tet atmosphere with the new spring season is coming all over the country.

 

Noi Bai Airport urges passengers to arrive early to avoid overcrowding

Noi Bai International Airport has advised passengers to arrive earlier due to over-crowding around Tet holiday.

 

Pork imports surge due to high demand as Tet approaches

Pork imports rocketed over the last two months as market demand surges ahead the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, which is only a few weeks away.

HCM City preparing for Tet flower street

HCM City is preparing for the setup of Nguyen Hue Flower Street to welcome the coming Lunar New Year.

Vietnam to import large amounts of pork for Tet

Vietnam is facing a shortage of pork for the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, so responsible ministries and departments plan to import 100,000 tons of pork for this largest and longest national holiday.

Tay Tuu flower village blooms for Tet

Tay Tuu village, the largest flower growing area in Hanoi, is a must-see for tourists before Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday with countless flowers all in full bloom.

Minister assures that there will be no food shortage for Tet

The minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed that there will be enough food during Tet Holiday this year as some people raised concerns about pork shortages.

 

Tan Son Nhat Airport to add flights during Tet holiday

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City will add flights, check-in counters and enhance airport security during the upcoming Tet holiday (Lunar New Year), which falls on January 25.

Tet holiday to be haunted by Vietnamese horror film

During the upcoming Tet holiday, cinemagoers will be able to enjoy not only comedies but also a horror movie that will be released on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Kumquat and pomelo gardeners gear up for Tet

These days, kumquat and grapefruit fields across Van Giang district in the northern province of Hung Yen are being meticulously taken care of by talented gardeners in preparation for the traditional Lunar New Year festival.

No shortages of fresh food are expected for Tet holiday

Supplies of poultry and pork products are expected to be sufficient in HCM City during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which falls on January 25.

Tet holiday should remain unchanged: businesses

When the Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) holiday falls on a weekend, workers should still enjoy the following Monday and Tuesday as paid public holidays, business associations said at a workshop on revisions to the labour code on Tuesday.

Banh Com, a legendary symbol of Hanoi

For most Hanoians, com (green sticky rice) is one of the capital’s most important symbols of gastronomy and elegance, and so is Banh Com (sweet cake made of green sticky rice and green beans). 

Accidents claim 183 lives during Tet holiday

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty two people were killed and 19 others injured in traffic accidents on Sunday on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year.