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Soc Trang: Thousands of people hustle for ID card

After more than a week enjoying the lunar New Year, thousands of people in Soc Trang province went to the local police bureau to get identity cards before getting back to work in HCM City.

Dak Lak Province faces acute water shortage

 VietNamNet Bridge – This last one month, residents of Buon Ma Thuot City, Buon Ho Town and Krong Pak District in Dak Lak Province have been facing an acute shortage of water

Doctors warn of alcohol poisoning during Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – During Tet Lunar New Year, alcohol consumption rises and the number of drunken drivers causing traffic accidents always increases.

Traffic accidents kill 234 during Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – A National Traffic Safety Board preliminary report states more than 290 traffic accidents occurred during the first six days of the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday,

Tragic traffic accident kills 7 in Lam Dong

Seven people, including three children, were killed and one was injured after a truck crashed into three motorcycles in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong on February 16.

Fortunetelling big business after Tet

In recent years, the time immediately following Tet has been very lucrative for fortunetellers.

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.

Strong family holds secret to naval officer's success

Major Nguyen Huu Thuan has spent 27 years serving with the Viet Nam People’s Army, 19 of which have been at sea.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 11/2

New Delhi showcases India’s cultural vestiges in Vietnam; Historic Hanoi: A 3D journey back in time; 2013 Book Street Festival opens in HCMC; Plan approved to preserve Stone Plateau

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 11/2

Tet for the poor; US Ambassador extends Lunar New Year message; Early Tet for southwestern islanders; Students in Cuba meet for Tet celebration party; Japan funds school, hospital projects

Vietnamese practice thrift in celebrating Tet

The majority of Vietnamese people spend less money on the Tet of Snake than the previous years.

Underprivileged kids to get full taste of Tet

HCM City orphans and disabled kids will enjoy the spring festival this year, replete with traditional food and activities, thanks to the generosity of city fathers, students and sponsors.

Economy forces belt-tightening for Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two days before Tet, the family of Nguyen Thi Hoa in Ha Noi’s Trung Tu neighbourhood hasn’t even begun to clean and decorate the house.

Worship paintings for Tet

VietNamNet Bridge – People in the Sinh village in Phu Mau commune, Phu Vang district, Thua Thien-Hue province are producing the last worship paintings for the Tet holiday.

Snakes on Hang Ma Street

VietNamNet Bridge - Ornaments, lucky money envelopes, Feng Shui statues… are sold very well on the days before the lunar New Year.

Tet celebrations bring streets to life

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lights, flowers and decorations fill the streets around the capital as Hanoians count down the days to the lunar Year of the Snake.

Municipal parking rates soar ahead of holidays

 VietNamNet Bridge – Parking lots in big cities have dramatically hiked fees as Tet approaches, defying cutoffs set by local authorities.

Impending Tet pushes prices skywards

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prices have risen at traditional markets in HCM City on essential goods as the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday approaches.

2,000 banh chung for poor people

VietNamNet Bridge - In three days, the Hong Phuc Pagoda in Hanoi made 2,000 banh chung to give to the poor and the disadvantaged people.