The capital city of Hanoi has welcomed about 653,000 visitors in seven-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays from January 8-14, up 21.6% year on year, including nearly 103,000 foreigners, a rise of 2.2% over the same time last year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

More than 56,600 visitors, including 29,050 foreigners, paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from February 9 - 12.

The Vietnam Writers' Association (VWA) will present 30,000 books to children in mountainous and far-flung areas in 2024, according to VWA President Nguyen Quang Thieu.

With a total AI readiness score of 54.48, Việt Nam ranks at 9th place within the East Asia region.

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has dedicated resources to maximise its potential for developing tourism, particularly cultural and community-based tourism.

Hà Nội plans to complete three new roads this year, with total capital of VNĐ2.4 trillion (US$98.4 million).

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Tuesday (the fourth day of the new lunar year) visited and inspected the progress on the three key projects in the southern region -- Ring Road 3 in HCM City, Long Thành International Airport in Đồng Nai Province, and Biên Hoàn-Vũng Tàu Expressway.

The resort city of Da Lat welcomed about 153,000 tourist arrivals from February 8 to 12, the first five days of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, rising 22.4% year on year, reported the municipal People’s Committee.

Chinese-flagged cruise ship Zhao Shang Yi Dun carrying 600 passengers docked at Ha Long International Cruise Port in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on February 13 (the fourth day of the Lunar New Year)., bringing 600 visitors to the famous tourist destination in the north of Vietnam.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is expected to attract about 3 million tourist arrivals and earn 1.5 trillion VND (61.5 million USD) in tourism revenue by 2030.

Hoàng Anh Cường has been working as a guard at Thế Tổ Temple in Huế City for nearly 30 years. Watching over the temple during Tết is a regular part of his job.

The application of a solar power model combined with agricultural production helps many farmers in Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta provinces become more proactive in production plans and reduce costs.

An event called “Spring of Love” was organised by the General Union of Vietnamese in Brussels (UGVB) on February 11 (the second day of the first lunar month) on the occasion of the arrival of the Year of the Dragon, offering an opportunity for overseas Vietnamese in the country to get together and honour their common root.

Ho Chi Minh City welcomed around 75,000 tourist arrivals over five days since the start of the Tet holiday (February 8) to February 12, or the third day of the first lunar month, up 15.4% year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

There were 3,017 emergency cases related to traffic accidents, decreasing 10.7 per cent compared to last year’s holiday.

After months of rigorous training, the three female soldiers not only are in strong physical condition, but also have talents in military martial arts, with a record of many outstanding achievements.

Strengthening forecasting efforts and creating favourable conditions in supply-demand connection is key to implementing fundamental and long-term solutions for the development of the labour market.

The driver information will also be sent to traffic command centres at all levels for management and administration purposes.

With impressive tourism recovery in 2023, shown in the substantial increase in both tourist arrivals and tourism revenue, localities in the Southeastern and Mekong Delta regions have made huge plans for 2024, solidifying their tourism brand, developing attractive offerings, and professional services.

Da Nang has welcomed international and domestic flights as well as cruise liners transporting tens of thousands of holidaymakers who came to explore the central coastal city during Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays lasting from February 8 to February 14 this year.