The Ambassadors of the US and France to Vietnam have shared their experience of celebrating the biggest festival in a year of Vietnamese people – the Lunar New Year or Tet.

VOV.VN - Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) based around the world are celebrating the traditional Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, in different forms due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

VOV.VN - After enjoying a period of warm weather over the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, the northern region is set to experience a new cold spell accompanied by drizzle from February 16, or the fifth day of the first lunar month.

VOV.VN - Spring will soon arrive in Vietnam and soldiers and civilians on remote islands and in mountainous border areas are preparing for Tet, Vietnam’s Lunar New Year celebration.

VOV.VN - Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many overseas Vietnamese are unable to return home this year to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, meaning that many are in the process of preparing for a traditional Tet abroad.

VOV.VN - Unlike in previous years, the recurrence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, has meant that many people are unable to return home, with most choosing to remain in Hanoi for the annual Tet celebration.

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son on February 10 asked Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City to be ready to admit COVID-19 patients in case of overload in other medical facilities.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health reported the discovery of a further 18 locally transmitted cases on February 11 morning, with 15 found in Hai Duong province, the country’s biggest coronavirus hotspot, and 3 in Quang Ninh province.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health confirmed an additional 21 coronavirus infections on February 10, including 14 community cases in Hai Duong province, the country’s biggest coronavirus hotspot.

Vietnamese expatriates in Laos have rushed off their feet those days to prepare for the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday since they could not return to their home land due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Whilst people nationwide are gathering with their families to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet), healthcare workers continue to work hard on the frontline in the hope of containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as swiftly as possible.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc offered incense to commemorate late President Ho Chi Minh at House No.67 inside the Presidential Palace complex in Hanoi on February 9 on the occasion of the traditional Lunar New Year.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the health sector to pool all resources to contain the fresh coronavirus outbreak and to ensure no cross-infection occurs in health facilities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has recorded another coronavirus case during the past 12 hours, said the Ministry of Health in its 06.00hrs update.

Many Vietnamese companies have developed IT applications for COVID-19 prevention and control and online learning during the pandemic.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese designer Nguyen Dang Binh has finished first in the “3-Colors” category in the Kingston x CSD Asia-Pacific (APAC) Mask Design Competition.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health has confirmed the first two coronavirus infections in Hung Yen province, a gateway to Hanoi capital and a neighbour of Hai Duong province, the country’s biggest coronavirus hotspot at present.

VOV.VN - A field hospital comprising 64 beds was erected in just four hours on February 9 in Hanoi as part of efforts to the fight the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the capital city.

VOV.VN - Moc Chau Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Son La has attracted a number of visitors over recent days due to its pristine beauty featuring white plum blossoms in the spring.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) of Hanoi on February 9 received donations from local businesses as part of contributions aimed at helping with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and control efforts in the capital.

The Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC) channeled more than VND3.5 billion (US$153,000) into charity markets opened by its chapters nationwide from January 22 to 31 ro support needy people before the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet).

VOV.VN - Unlike in previous years, bus services, railway stations, and airports nationwide have seen a huge drop in passengers at this time of year as the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, is several days away.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City’s People Committee has decided to suspend all non-essential services as from February 9 in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

VOV.VN - Thick snow continued to fall on Fansipan Mountain in northern Vietnam overnight February 9, leaving the peak covered in a blanket of snow.

Vietnam targets raising the proportion of trained workers to 35-40 % by 2030 under a support programme for labour market development newly issued by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has assigned the Ministry of Health to supply 15 tonnes of Chloramine B and 15 million water purification tablets, free of charge, from the national reserves to certain provinces and ministries to serve the COVID-19 fight.

VOV.VN - As the largest city in the south of the country, Ho Chi Minh City has been requested to establish an epidemic command centre specifically aimed at bringing the metropolis’ latest novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak under control.

Vietnam has completed the first phase of the human trials of Nano Covax, a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine, with the participation of 60 volunteers, the Vietnam Military Medical University said on February 8.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed off a strategy for the development and application of space science and technology by 2030.

VOV.VN - The National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control announced three locally-transmitted coronavirus infections in Dong Trieu district of Quang Ninh province, a coronavirus hotspot in Vietnam.