Tag: New Year
Vietnam GDP grows 7.83% in Q1, driven by industry and services
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy expanded by an estimated 7.83% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a year earlier, driven mainly by strong performance in industry, construction and services, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam and Cambodia reaffirm close ties at New Year gathering in Phnom Penh
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia hosted a gathering in Phnom Penh on April 2 with the Standing Committee of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Central Committee, marking the traditional Chol Chhnam Thmey New Year and the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Post-Tet tourism sustains momentum with shift toward flexible, experiential travel
After the Lunar New Year (Tet) peak, domestic tourism market has maintained steady momentum, with stable visitor flows reported across many localities and nature-based and cultural – spiritual tourism products popular, reflecting a growing preference for short and experience-oriented trips in the early months of 2026.
Agricultural exports rebound at Lang Son border gates after Lunar New Year
VOV.VN - Export activities for agricultural products and fresh fruits through the border gates of Lang Son province have quickly regained momentum following the Lunar New Year holiday.
Lunar New Year demand pushes February CPI up 1.14%
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) in February 2026 rose 1.14% compared with January, mainly driven by higher food prices, dining-out services and transportation costs as consumer demand increased during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Customs seize about 165kg of drugs during Tet campaign
VOV.VN - Vietnam Customs seized about 165kg of narcotics during a nationwide anti-drug campaign carried out over the Lunar New Year (Tet) period.
Crowds gather at Hanoi temples, pagodas for First Full Moon Festival prayers
VOV.VN - From early morning on the first full moon of the Lunar New Year (March 3), large numbers of residents and visitors flocked to major spiritual worship places in Hanoi, including Tay Ho Temple, to offer incense and pray for peace and good fortune.
Vietnam Airlines carries 2.6 million passengers during Tet 2026 peak period
VOV.VN - During the peak period of the Lunar New Year of the Horse (Tet) 2026, Vietnam Airlines operated 16,714 one-way flights and carried 2.6 million passengers, up 10.6% and 13.5% year-on-year, meeting rising travel demand.
Vietnamese culture leaves its mark at France’s largest Lunar New Year parade
VOV.VN - Hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors gathered in Paris’ 13th arrondissement on March 1, the 13th day of the first lunar month, for the 2026 Lunar New Year parade, the largest community cultural event of Asian countries in France,with the Vietnamese delegation making a clear impression.
Post-Tet labour market: Seasonal shortages, structural stability
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s labour market entered 2026 on a steady footing, with post-Tet (Lunar New Year) labour shortages seen as seasonal fluctuations rather than signs of deeper structural challenges.