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.

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.

 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

 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.

 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.

 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).

 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.

 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.

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

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

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,

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

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.

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

 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,

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

 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.