Price of poultry meat plummets Prices of chicken and duck meat have plummeted on the domestic market over the past two weeks due to epidemics of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) and the A/H5N6 avian influenza, according to traders.

Some universities, schools to remain closed until Feb 16 due to coronavirus emergency

A number of universities and schools in several provinces and cities will extend their closure until February 16 amid an ongoing public health emergency caused by the novel coronavirus 2019-nCOv.

HCM City banks to ensure ATMs cope with extra demand during Tết The State Bank of Vietnam’s HCM City office has taken measures to ensure workers get their salaries and bonuses paid smoothly before Tết (the Lunar New Year) and ATMs work without a hitch during the holidays, which begin on January 24.

Where to book the best Vietnam Tour during Tet

Travelling to Vietnam during the Tet holidays is a good way to get a deeper insight into Vietnamese traditions and customs. If you are wondering how to choose the best deal for a Vietnam tour during Tet, this article will guide you through the maze of travel companies in Vietnam.

Disadvantaged workers to get free tickets to travel home for Tết The HCM City Labour Federation and trade unions plan to provide free bus, train and flight tickets to 35,500 disadvantaged workers to visit home for Tết (Lunar New Year) in late January next year.

Petrol prices remain unchanged ahead of Tết holidays

The retail prices of oil and petrol will be kept unchanged for the next 15 days, the ministries of Finance and Industry and Trade announced on Thursday.

Airlines provide 5.5 million seats during Tết

The number of passengers travelling by air during the Lunar New Year (Tết) holidays is forecast to rise 11 per cent compared with the same period last year, said Director of Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) Đinh Việt Thắng.

2019 Tết average bonus increases countrywide

Workers around the country are enjoying higher Tết (Lunar New Year) bonuses than last year, with the highest amount awarded to an employee reaching as much as VNĐ1.17 billion (US$50,300), according to official figures.

Thousands donate blood on Red Sunday nationwide

The blood donation campaign “Red Sunday” was held at 70 locations in 41 provinces and cities nationwide yesterday, aiming to collect about 50,000 blood units to help ease blood shortages in hospitals nationwide during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holidays.

Ornamental flower farmers gain different crops this Tết

Farmers growing flowers and ornamental trees for Tết holidays in many provinces are waiting for a bumper crop this year.