VOV.VN - The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion has said it still needs about 10,000 units of blood for treatment and emergency cases during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday that is due to last for seven days.

Ho Chi Minh City has added District 7 and Binh Tan District as new locations for Lunar New Year fireworks displays, taking to 11 the total number throughout the city.

Although the average consumer price index (CPI) in 2023 increased by only 3.25% year-on-year and the January figure went up 0.31% over the previous month, meaning that inflation is under control, it is necessary for Vietnam to be vigilant against inflation, according to the Investment Review.

VOV.VN - Hang Be market in Hanoi, a site famous for selling food in the capital, is bustling as people are busy preparing for Ong Cong – Ong Tao (the Land Genie and the Kitchen Gods Day), which falls on 23rd of the last month of the Lunar New Year.

VOV.VN - Soldiers and residents on Song Tu Tay island of Truong Sa island district, Khanh Hoa province, have enjoyed an early lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, the largest of its kind in Vietnam, with gifts sent from the mainland.

VOV.VN - Many workers facing difficult circumstances have been given the chance to re-unite with their families during the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, thanks to free flights operated by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology on the outskirts of Hanoi is set to hold its annual Tet celebrations to mark the start of the Lunar New Year, from February 2 to 18, that will feature art performances, food, and folk games, with the participation of representatives of ethnic groups from across the country.

Ceramic sculptures depicting different postures of dragon – one of the four sacred animals in Vietnamese culture, are on display at an on-going exhibition in Hanoi.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) opened the Spring Fair 2024 in Hanoi on January 30 as the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival is inching in.

VOV.VN - Overseas Vietnamese around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, at gatherings held in their host countries as Vietnam’s biggest traditional festival nears.