The central beach city of Da Nang is expected to receive over 456,000 visitors, of them more than 221,000 international, during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday (from January 25 to February 2), a year-on-year rise of 13.5%, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Over 218 tonnes of rice from the national reserves will be allocated to the north mountainous province of Tuyen Quang to assist needy residents during the Tet (traditional Lunar New Year) Festival.
On the afternoon of January 24 (the 26th day of the 12th lunar month of the Year of the Dragon), traffic surged in big cities as flows of vehicles and people crowded major routes. Bus stations were packed with thousands of passengers heading back to their hometowns after a year of studying and working away from home.
Nearly 3,000 tonnes of rice from the national reserve will be allocated to seven provinces to support local people during Tet (traditional Lunar New Year) holiday and the lean season in early 2025 under two decisions recently signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc.
More than 300,000 train tickets have been sold as the Lunar New Year (Tet), the biggest festival of the year for Vietnamese people, is only two weeks away.
The Ministry of Health has sent a document to the People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities regarding the strengthening of infectious disease prevention and control during the Lunar New Year (Tet) and the 2025 festival season, given increases in contagious diseases, especially respiratory illnesses, around the world.
The General Association of Vietnamese People in Laos recently hosted a program to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival 2025 in Vientiane, gathering representatives from its member organizations in Lao localities.
The Tet Viet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) Festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City on January 13, packed with various celebration activities, all infused with the distinct cultural identity of the nation, aiming to spread the values and spirit of traditional culture.
Although the Lunar New Year 2025 (Tet holiday) is still a month away, many flower farms in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong are already bustling with preparations for the Tet flower season. Harvesting is expected to continue from now until Tet to ensure timely delivery to distant markets in the northern and central regions.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has announced the 2024 salary report and plans for Tet (Lunar New Year) bonuses for workers.
The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade and enterprises are gearing up for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday with plans to ensure a robust supply of goods and stabilise prices to meet consumer needs during the peak shopping season.
