Virus deaths in China pass 360, exceeding SARS mainland toll China's death toll from the coronavirus epidemic soared past 360 on Monday, with deepening global concern about the outbreak and governments closing their borders to people from China.

Philippines reports first virus death outside China

The Philippines reported the first death on Sunday outside of China from a new coronavirus, deepening global fears about an epidemic that has claimed more than 300 lives.

FVH Christmas Film Night screens Tết-themed movie Tết, the Lunar New Year, is a very important time for family reunions. However, not everyone is lucky enough to be with their family to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new.

Hà Nội to set off fireworks at 30 places during Tết

Hà Nội will hold 15-minute firework shows across the capital to welcome Tết, the Lunar New Year festival, in January.

Traditional celebration of Đoan Ngọ festival reproduced During the Later Lê Dynasty (1533 - 1789), kings would host a ritual to give fans to all mandarins during the Đoan Ngọ festival in summer.

Free music gala, traditional dishes for Tết

Upcoming events in HCM City and southern provinces for Tết

HCM City high up on Lunar New Year travel favorites: Skyscanner

UK travel site Skyscanner has named HCM City among the best places to celebrate Tết (Lunar New Year), Việt Nam’s biggest and most important holiday, alongside Beijing, Bangkok and Taipei.

Christmas - a reason for joy in Palestine

Christmas is near! In Palestine this feast has a special flavour. 

S. Koreans head for family reunions in North after decades apart

Dozens of elderly and frail South Koreans entered the North Monday to meet relatives for the first time since the peninsula and their families were divided by war nearly seven decades ago.

Special item market for Đoan Ngọ Festival 2018

Đoan Ngọ Festival held on the 5^th of the 5^th lunar month is a widely celebrated event among the many traditional festivals of Việt Nam.