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Lunar New Year pomelos sell out at record prices after typhoon damage

With over 60% of the crop lost to storms, Dong Cao’s prized red pomelos are nearly impossible to find, leaving farmers mourning their losses and customers searching for alternatives.

Tet airfares spike for hometown trips, but tourist routes stay affordable

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi and other provinces are nearly sold out, but travelers heading to tourist hotspots can still find surprising deals.

Farmers worry as Tet grapefruit market shows signs of stagnation

Ornamental grapefruit trees, a favorite for Lunar New Year (Tet) decorations, are ready for the market, but farmers are worried about slow sales and increasing production costs.

From cheap kiwis to affordable specialties: Surprising trends this Tet

Vietnamese shoppers are in for a surprise this Tet (Lunar New Year), with luxury items like kiwis and festive treats becoming unexpectedly affordable.

Kumquat trees become hot commodity ahead of Lunar New Year

Kumquat farmers in Thanh Hoa are celebrating an early and prosperous Tet season as traders secure trees months ahead of the holiday.

Businesses announce Tet bonuses of up to VND519 million per person

Many localities have announced 2025 Tet bonuses, revealing significant discrepancies between the highest and lowest bonuses.

Report predicts strong e-commerce growth for Tet 2025 in Vietnam

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, Vietnamese consumers are increasingly turning to e-commerce for their Tet shopping needs, with online platforms expected to see a significant boost in sales.

PM calls for safe, cost-effective New Year celebrations without public funds

The Prime Minister has advised local governments to organize cost-effective New Year fireworks displays without using public funds, ensuring festive joy while maintaining safety and thrift.

Tet kumquat market heats up with bonsai trees priced at a premium

Kumquat prices are expected to increase by 15-20% this year, with rare bonsai trees fetching up to 30 million VND due to limited supply.

Strict Tet guidelines: No gifts, no public fund misuse, ethical conduct enforced

The Party Secretariat has banned Tet gift-giving to leaders and emphasized practical, thrifty celebrations to uphold traditions and focus on public welfare.

Snake-themed gold-plated gifts spark interest ahead of Lunar New Year

Months before the Lunar New Year, Hanoi’s artisans are busy creating intricate snake-themed statues and gold-plated artwork to meet rising demand.

Free train, plane tickets for workers to return home for Tet 2025

The VN General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has announced its 2025 Lunar New Year plan for workers, which includes providing around 2,000 round-trip train tickets and 400 one-way plane tickets to help workers return home for the biggest holiday.

Kumquat village hectic as Tet approaches

Symbolising prosperity, the kumquat tree is selected by most Vietnamese families to adorn their houses during Tet.

Calligraphy paintings on lotus leaves are popular for Tet

The days just before Tet are the busiest time for Hoang Trong Tuyen, a calligrapher living in Thanh Hoa province. He has a new product this year – calligraphy paintings on lotus leaves.

Vietnam’s largest airport overloaded with people returning home for Tet holiday

With the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) just a few days away, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has become packed with people who are either flying home for family reunions or going on holiday during the festive season.

Spring calligraphy festival recreates traditional spaces

This year’s festival, from February 3-19, has attracted the participation of 40 calligraphers who are members of calligraphic clubs and selected from a writing competition to perform at the festival.

Fireworks displays at 11 places to shine on Ho Chi Minh City's sky on Tet Eve​

Authorities of the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City has decided to increase the number of venues hosting fireworks displays on the upcoming Lunar New Year's Eve to 11, an increase from last year's eight.

Hang Be market busily serves locals on Kitchen Gods’ Day

Hang Be market in Hanoi, a site famous for selling food in the capital, is bustling as people are busy preparing for Ong Cong – Ong Tao (the Land Genie and the Kitchen Gods Day), which falls on 23rd of the last month of the Lunar New Year.

People tighten purse strings, market remains flat

Businesses, supermarkets and petty merchants at traditional markets have prepared large inventories for the Tet sale season, but sales have been going slowly as people have cut back on spending.

Tet festival in HCM City lure visitors

Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival at the HCM City Youth Cultural House is quickly becoming the most attractive destination of the city during the Tet holiday.