VOV.VN - The authorities of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, have moved to tighten measures to prevent the emergence and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the community, especially when the traditional lunar New Year holiday (Tet) is drawing near.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has requested the ministries of health, agriculture and rural development, industry and trade and People's Committees of provinces and cities work to ensure food safety during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

VOV.VN - With Tet fast approaching, gardeners in Tu Lien kumquat village in Tay Ho district of Hanoi are busily preparing kumquat trees ahead of the start of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Retailers in HCM City are focusing on stimulating demand for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in February and ensuring that supply is adequate and food safety standards are met.

Minister of Public Security General To Lam suggested the Government apply measures to prevent people illegally returning to Vietnam given the complex development of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - The capital is set to stockpile consumer goods worth VND39.4 trillion in order to put them on sale in the lead up to the New Year and the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, up roughly 5% in comparison with the scheduled plan.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Travel Aviation Co. Ltd (Vietravel Airlines) made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City on Dec. 26 after fully meeting necessary requirements and procedures for commercial operation.

With the third outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic under control, the demand for domestic tours during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday is expected to rise in the next few weeks, according to travel agencies.

VOV.VN - Branches of peach and soft pink peach blossoms have gone on sale at Quang An flower market in Tay Ho district of Hanoi, signaling the arrival of the festive period in the lead up to the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Companies that import fruits and foods expect lower demand during Tet (Lunar New Year) next February due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and plan to reduce imports.