Vietnam is still a favourite tourist destination for Republic of Korea travellers on the upcoming Seollal or Korean Lunar New Year - a holiday and celebration which marks the first day of the Korean Lunar Calendar.

Although 2023 is forecast to see many difficulties, experts expect this is a recovery year of the retail sector after COVID-19 pandemic as there are many signs showing the return of investors and higher demands.

VOV.VN - The annual spring calligraphy festival will kick off at the Literature Lake, part of the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), on January 15 after a two-year hiatus related to the development of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is set to hold 15-minute fireworks displays at six venues across the city in order to welcome the Year of the Cat on Lunar New Year’s Eve on January 22.

VOV.VN - Fireworks are set to light up skies in over 30 locations across the capital of Hanoi on the Lunar New Year’s Eve to celebrate the upcoming Tet festival, Vietnam’s largest national holiday.

VOV.VN - With the countdown to the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday now in its final days, many streets and alleys throughout Ho Chi Minh City have been decorated with incredible festive items for the occasion.

VOV.VN - The “Spring Festival 2023” opened at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hanoi on January 10, showcasing the culture of Tet celebrations nationwide.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife hosted a banquet in honour of the diplomatic corps in Hanoi on January 9, ahead of the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam - Japan cultural exchange festival 2023 kicked off on January 8 in Hanoi as part of activities held to mark the 50th anniversary of joint diplomatic ties.

VOV.VN - Bella Vu, Miss Eco Teen International, bagged a gold medal in the piano category at the Hanoi International Art Festival 2023 which wrapped up on January 8.