VOV.VN - It is common for Vietnamese people to go through an important ritual of cleaning and decorating the ancestral altar in their home ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc offered incense to commemorate late President Ho Chi Minh at House No.67 inside the Presidential Palace complex in Hanoi on February 9 on the occasion of the traditional Lunar New Year.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the health sector to pool all resources to contain the fresh coronavirus outbreak and to ensure no cross-infection occurs in health facilities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has recorded another coronavirus case during the past 12 hours, said the Ministry of Health in its 06.00hrs update.

VOV.VN - Moc Chau Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Son La has attracted a number of visitors over recent days due to its pristine beauty featuring white plum blossoms in the spring.

The Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC) channeled more than VND3.5 billion (US$153,000) into charity markets opened by its chapters nationwide from January 22 to 31 ro support needy people before the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet).

VOV.VN - Thick snow continued to fall on Fansipan Mountain in northern Vietnam overnight February 9, leaving the peak covered in a blanket of snow.

The Vietnamese Embassies in Australia and Italy and the Vietnamese Consulate General in Vladivostok, Russia, held gatherings with the local Vietnamese communities ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival on February 7.

VOV.VN - The recent favourable weather conditions have allowed gardeners in Phu Dien village of Nam Tu Liem district in Hanoi to enjoy a good harvest season of Dien pomelo, an item which is considered to be a meaningful gift every Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

VOV.VN - The ancient city of Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is currently experiencing a festive atmosphere with the Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet, fast approaching.