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People duty-bound to work during Tet

Hoang Anh Cuong has been working as a guard at The To Temple in Hue City for nearly 30 years. Watching over the temple during Tet is a regular part of his job.

The professional ethics of food reviewers

Many food reviewers praise dishes and restaurants lavishly in their posts on social media even though they never try the products of the restaurants.

Women fighters against terrorism

After months of rigorous training, the three female soldiers not only are in strong physical condition, but also have talents in military martial arts, with a record of many outstanding achievements.

Hanoi public transport poised for breakthrough

With good vehicle quality and services, electric buses have made many passengers willing to switch from motorcycles and cars to buses.

Ethnic woman revolutionises tea cultivation with organic model

With unwavering determination, a desire for change, and the dedicated guidance of experts, Phương has transformed traditional tea products into safe, organic tea with high economic value, promoted in many places both inside and outside the country.

HCMC airport trials cashless parking with Radio Frequency Identification payment

HCM City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the country's busiest, has adopted a cashless parking payment system to reduce congestion at its entrance and exit.

Hanoi’s parks have new look following Hanoi mayor's promise

Encouraging results were gained last year after Hanoi Mayor Tran Sy Thanh committed to revive the parks in the city.

Chinese man enjoys joyful Tet in Vietnam

"Vietnam’s Tet is festive. From every corner of the city emanates the Tet ambience, streets bustling with shoppers and markets teeming with flowers,” says Du Phong, a Chinese man who has been residing in the nation for 22 years.

Bougainvillea flowers hit streets around Ho Chi Minh City

Along with apricots, peach blossoms, and kumquats, all of which are popular bonsai trees for Tet decorations, gardeners in Ho Chi Minh City are offering customers multicolour bougainvilleas at a price of up to hundreds of millions of VND.

Tranquil streets of Hanoi on first day of Tet

Hanoi's bustling streets have become peaceful on the first morning of the Year of Dragon with no traffic jams.

Vietnamese mechanics help Swiss racer repair his 91-year-old classic car

The Saigon Classic Car Club and a team of mechanics in Ho Chi Minh City recently helped a Swiss racer whose 91-year-old classic car broke down on the first day of a rally.

Popular ornamental plants in Vietnamese houses during Tet

As a common habit, Vietnamese people often decorate their houses with peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, and kumquat trees during the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival in the hopes for luck, wealth, and happiness to their family.

Lunar New Year greeting message by State President Vo Van Thuong

State President Vo Van Thuong extended his best wishes to Vietnamese people and foreign friends, as the lunar New Year – the Year of the Dragon - has just arrived. Following is the full text of his message.

Dien Bien aims to become an attractive destination of Northern region

The activities of the National Tourism Year - Dien Bien 2024 are an opportunity for Dien Bien to actively call for and promote investment to promote comprehensive innovation and create breakthroughs in socio-economic development.

Pet hotels in Hanoi fully booked during Tet Holiday 2024

5-star pet care services in Hanoi attract a large number of customers as Tet holiday approaches.

Automatic car toll collection starts at Hanoi, HCMC airports

Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCM City have just started a one-month trial of a new electronic toll collection system for motor vehicles sinceTuesday.

Even in jail, the Tet spirit shines bright

Inmates will receive a holiday feast with bánh chưng, pork dishes and sweet treats.

New year, new hope for everyone

The bustling atmosphere of Tết can be seen overwhelming streets.

Traditional rice paper-making village in Hà Tĩnh busy for Tết

Production during the days leading up to Tết is doubled compared to normal days, following the spike in market demand.

Tet festive atmosphere prevails in Thailand’s Vietnam Town

Vietnamese expatriates in Thailand are excited to celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) in the recently established Vietnam Town in their host country.