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Shops on Hang Ma street enjoy pre-Tet boost in sales

Shoppers have been flocking to Hang Ma street in central Hanoi as they seek to purchase decorative items to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Pho Tho-Ba Bo flower village gears up for Tet

Gardeners working in Pho Tho-Ba Bo flower village in Can Tho are gearing up to launch a range of beautiful flower pots to the domestic market in order to meet the increasing demand that comes in the buildup to the Lunar New Year.

Hanoi's streets flooded by wild peach blossoms as Tet approaches

With the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, drawing near, wild peach trees can be seen on sale on almost every corner of Hanoi in order to serve the increasing demand ahead of the festive period.

HCM City to open pedestrian zone for spring activities

HCM City will ban traffic from several streets for the Nguyen Hue Flower Street and other events.

 

Doctors, nurses welcome Tet in hospital

Tet (Lunar New Year) is a time for families to get together and celebrate up and down Vietnam, but not for medical workers.

Ho Chi Minh City's Thoi An flower village busy ahead of Tet

The process of urbanization has eaten into agricultural land in Ho Chi Minh City, however, a few flower villages remain and the traditional trade is contributing to the charm of Tet in the city.

Hanoi's Tay Tuu flower village busy preparing for Tet holiday

Tay Tuu Flower Village in Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi is busy preparing for the Tet Holiday.

Naval ships bearing Tet gifts brings joy to soldiers at sea

An array of Tet gifts such as apricots, kumquat trees, sticky rice, and la dong, also known as dong leaves, are among the presents being brought to soldiers who are currently serving a tour of duty at sea by a delegation sent from the mainland.

Hanoi prepares to hold cultural activities for Tet celebration

A diverse range of cultural activities are set to take place during the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, as announced by Hanoi’s Department of Culture and Sports during a press conference held on January 7.

 

More railway tickets available for Tet

More than 3,000 railway tickets are available for sale from Tuesday, according to State operator Vietnam Railways, in response to the rising travelling demand during Tet, the traditional Lunar New Year Holiday.

Craftsman prepare unique ornamental trees ahead of Year of Rat

A giant peach tree pot costing VND1 billion and a gold bar-shaped grapefruit worth VND1 million each are among the special ornamental trees available for purchase in Hanoi in the buildup to the upcoming Lunar New Year.

Hanoi's streets flooded by wild peach blossoms as Tet approaches

With the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, drawing near, wild peach trees can be seen on sale on almost every corner of Hanoi in order to serve the increasing demand ahead of the festive period.

Phu My Hung set to host Spring Flower Festival 2020 on Jan. 17

A spring flower festival aimed at celebrating the Lunar New Year, known in Vietnam as Tet, is scheduled to take place at Crescent Lake in the Phu My Hung urban area in HCM City’s District 7 between January 17 and 23.

Hanoi to apply street ban for spring flower market

Hanoi authorities will ban traffic from five streets in the city centre for a spring flower market.

VN firms urged to monitor exports to China

The Import and Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade urged firms to closely watch exports of agricultural products to China to prevent goods getting stuck at border gates before and after the Lunar New Year holiday.

Lunar New Year celebrations break out abroad among Vietnamese expats

Groups of Overseas Vietnamese in Japan, Cambodia, and Australia have gathered together to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year or Tet.

Crowds flock to Nhat Tan flower village as Tet draws near

With the Lunar New Year festival approaching, Nhat Tan flower village has become increasingly busy as young people head to the area in order to snap beautiful photos.

Exhibition in Hanoi opens to mark upcoming Year of Rat

An exhibition featuring an array of paintings and mice-shaped ceramic products opened on 46 Tran Hung Dao street in Hanoi on January 6 in order to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Labourers get free bus tickets, presents for Tet

Hundreds of disadvantaged workers have received gifts and free bus tickets to return home for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

To Day blossoms brighten up Mu Cang Chai mountainous area

The pinkish hue of To Day flower or wild peach blossom in the mountainous Mu Cang Chai has bewitched visitors.