Tag: lunar New Year
Colourful blossoms signal first sign of Tet in Hanoi
VOV.VN - Though there is just over a month to go until Tet, known locally as the Lunar New Year, branches of peach blossoms and wild flowers can now be seen on sale at Quang An flower market, the largest of its kind in Hanoi.
Higher demand drives consumer prices up ahead of Tet
Consumer prices have been slightly rising in the last quarter of this year because of the increasing demand ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.
Vietnam spends nearly US$190 million on importing pork in ten months
Vietnam spent nearly US$190 million on importing about 89,000 tonnes of pork in the first ten months of this year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
China purchases more Vietnamese fruit for lunar new year holiday
Chinese demand for fruit for the lunar new year holiday accounts for up to 50% of Vietnam’s total fruit exports. Experts warn that the products may get stuck at border gates.
Year of Cat stamp collection released ahead of Lunar New Year
VOV.VN - A collection of stamps featuring numerous images of Vietnamese cats were released on December 1 by the Ministry of Information and Communications in celebration of the upcoming Tet festival, known locally as the Lunar New Year.
Seven-day Tet holiday fixed for State employees
Officials, civil servants, public employees and workers of State administrative and socio-political organisations will enjoy a seven-day Lunar New Year (Tet) and four-day National Day holidays next year.
Streets of Hanoi covered in stunning wild pear flowers ahead of Tet
VOV.VN - White wild pear flowers have started to dominate the Quang An flower market in Tay Ho district and on several streets throughout Hanoi, with nearly two months to go until the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.
Shrimp exports to Chinese market increased by 50% in October
VOV.VN - Vietnamese shrimp exports to China soared by 50% to US$65 million in October, with the northern neighbour surpassing the United States to become the largest importer of local shrimp, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
President asks Red Cross society to help the poor enjoy Lunar New Year
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 30 asked the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) to devise specific programmes and plans to pool support from ministries, agencies and localities, and social resources for the poor as the Tet (Lunar New Year) is approaching.
Food producers under pressure to keep prices low
Domestic food producers are facing increased costs while trying to keep prices down to stimulate sales, said industry insiders and experts.
