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Comedies hit screens for Tet

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

Saigon Heat defeat Westports Malaysia Dragons

 Viet Nam’s Saigon Heat defeated Westports Malaysia Dragons 114-81 at the ASEAN Basketball League held at the MABA Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Exhibition in Hanoi features calligraphy works

 VietNamNet Bridge – About 40 calligraphic works by leading artists are now on display at the Viet Nam Museum of Fine Arts to welcome spring and the beginning days of Tet (Lunar New Year).

Foreign tourists flock to Nha Trang to celebrate Tet

 The number of foreign tourists visiting the coastal city of Nha Trang for Tet (Lunar New Year) is expected to rise sharply this year, according to the Khanh Hoa Province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Gov’t guarantees capital for HCM City metro project

The Government has guaranteed sufficient capital for HCM City’s No1 Metro project linking Ben Thanh Market and Suoi Tien Theme Park, 

Tet celebration at communal house

A Lunar New Year festival has been held at an ancient communal house in So Village, Cong Hoa Commune, Quoc Oai District, 20km west of Hanoi.

HCM City to crack down on illegal coaches

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City authority will crack down on traffic violations during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, particularly unregistered passenger coaches.

Hanoi brightens up to celebrate Tet

The capital city of Hanoi is adorning its streets in the lead-up to the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday and celebrations.

HCM City hospitals open for Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Department of Health in HCM City has instructed all hospitals in the city not to refuse emergency aid to patients during the Tet (Lunar New Year) period.

Book fair in HCM City to open during Tet holiday

The HCM City annual Tet (Lunar New Year) Book Fair will open in District 1 from February 13-19 (from December 28 to January 4 on the lunar calendar).

Workers receive free tickets to return to hometown for Tet

 For the last 14 years, Le Thi Quyen from Ha Tinh Province did not return to her hometown for Tet holiday because she did not have enough money to travel. 

Shops, markets bustling ahead of Tet

As Tet (Lunar New Year) 2018 is coming to town, people are rushing around getting ready for the year’s largest traditional holiday.

Party official pledges support to Quang Trung Software City

 The Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education will work with relevant ministries and agencies to remove difficulties and provide the best possible support for Quang Trung Software City.

Seven flights between HN, HCM City added before Tet

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and low-cost Jetstar Pacific scheduled seven extra flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to meet high travel demand before Tet, the traditional New Year of Vietnam.

Storm season to start early in 2018

 Storms and tropical depressions are expected to arrive in the East Sea early in 2018, with a high chance of a storm forming in the south of the East Sea in mid February.

Traditional Tet customs of Vietnam

 Traditional Tet customs of Vietnam

Vietnam’s improved investment climate attracts Japanese firms

 Vietnam becomes an attractive destination for Japanese investors as the country’s investment climate has been improved in recent years, said an economist from Waseda University, Japan. 

Remittances to add impetus to property sector in 2018

 Overseas remittances will continue adding a vital impetus to the economy, including the property sector in 2018, according to Le Hoang Chau, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association.

Authorities take measures to reduce traffic jams during Tet

More toll collection lanes and limited access to expressways during the Tet holiday are expected to reduce traffic congestion on the HCM City – Trung Luong and HCM City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressways.

Schizophrenia patients calmed by video game

 People with schizophrenia can be trained by playing a video game to control the part of the brain linked to verbal hallucinations,