Event

Vietnamese Tết celebrated in Algeria

Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025

The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria hosted the “Homeland Spring 2025” programme in Algiers on January 20, bringing the vibrant atmosphere of traditional Tết to the Vietnamese community in the country.

Weekend Time Out

Tết celebrations kick off in Cần Thơ

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025

The Cửu Long (Mekong Delta) city of Cần Thơ has launched a series of cultural and sports activities to celebrate Tết (Lunar New Year).

Travel

Mountain town coloured with pink cherry blossoms

Monday, Jan 20, 2025

This year''s flower season is being hailed as one of the most beautiful in recent memory, abounding with large blossoms.

Life & Style

Tết parade brings colour to capital city

Sunday, Jan 19, 2025

Many local and international visitors took part in a parade around Hà Nội''s Old Quarter in traditional Vietnamese clothes on the opening day of the Tết Việt Tết Phố 2025 (Vietnamese Tết Street Tết) on Sunday.

Life & Style

Vibrant blossoms bloom across the country to welcome Tết

Sunday, Jan 19, 2025

In Việt Nam, flowers are not just decorative they hold deep cultural significance during the Lunar New Year season, symbolising prosperity, luck, and new beginnings.

News

Việt Nam among top Lunar New Year destinations for RoK visitors

Friday, Jan 17, 2025

Three Vietnamese cities, namely Nha Trang, HCM City, and Đà Nẵng, are among top travel destinations for holidaymakers from the Republic of Korea (RoK) during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday, alongside popular locations in Japan, Thailand, and China.

Life & Style

Thái Nguyên exhibition spotlights Party’s glorious history

Friday, Jan 17, 2025

More than 600 photos, documents, and objects, and 95 posters are being displayed in the northern province of Thái Nguyên to celebrate the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) (February 3, 1930-2025) and the upcoming...

News

Hue monuments offer free admission

Saturday, Feb 14, 2015

Hue will offer free entry to its monuments for three days over the Tet holiday, giving locals and tourists access to the former royal city.

News

Young directors missing as curtains rise on new season

Wednesday, Dec 03, 2014

Veteran theatre directors in HCM City this month are busy preparing for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holiday by offering new shows.

News

Cultural month marks Buddhist holiday of motherly love

Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014

HCM City cultural centres and art troupes are set to put on a slew of shows to celebrate the annual Buddhist holiday of Vu Lan, an event that eulogises motherly love celebrated through the seventh lunar month which began on Sunday.

News

Long holiday offers big break for tour companies

Saturday, Apr 26, 2014

A sharp increase in the number of people choosing different tour packages during the upcoming extended holiday next week has offered a golden opportunity to tourist companies to maximise turnover.

Sports

Thanh Hoa pin hopes on strong defence

Saturday, Feb 08, 2014

V-League''s leader Thanh Hoa will play former champions Becamex Binh Duong tomorrow, while hoping to maintain their peak performance in their comeback match after the Tet holiday.

Travel

Tet attracts more foreign tourists

Friday, Feb 07, 2014

It is the peak time for holiday-makers in Viet Nam and this year the number of foreign tourists visiting the country has increased beyond previous expectations, according to local travel agencies.

News

Floral extravaganza to warm Da Lat chill

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013

The chill in the Central Highland city of Da Lat will be warmed by flowers and festivities this New Year holiday, during the Da Lat Culture Tourism Week 2013.

Travel

Travel companies prepare for nine-day Tet holiday

Friday, Dec 06, 2013

After the Prime Minister recently approved a nine-day Tet holiday which will begin on January 28, local tourism companies said they expected good business during the period.