HÀ NỘI — The Bonsai kumquat trees of Tứ Liên Village with their unique shapes and sizes are picking up in popularity among shoppers for Tết decorations in Hà Nội. Tứ Liên in Tây Hồ District, Hà Nội, is a familiar place for many locals every Tết holiday. In the …
Read More »Demise of the tiger
The Year of the Tiger is fast approaching but the big cats are on the brink of extinction in the wild in Việt Nam. Currently, tigers are allowed to be raised in non-commercial farming facilities across the country, but experts say more action should be taken to protect this dying …
Read More »Nhật Tân peach village blooms ahead of Tết
Farmers in Nhật Tân village are in a rush to harvest blossoms as Tết fast approaches. Nhật Tân village is located in Tây Hồ District, Hà Nội. This place is considered one of the largest suppliers of peach flowers in the capital. Peach trees here are diverse in types, from …
Read More »Free supermarkets for struggling locals in HCM City
A number of ‘zero dong’ supermarkets are currently open around HCM City, where struggling locals are able to get goods for free to have a more fulfilling Tết, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic had affected their livelihoods.
Read More »Hàng Mã street decked out in red ahead of the Lunar New Year
Hàng Mã is one of the 36 old streets of Hà Nội and is now decked out in brilliant red ahead of the Lunar New Year. It is home to the traditional craft of making joss paper in different shapes such as horses, shoes, clothes and even houses. These items are burned as offerings to …
Read More »Supermarkets prepare for Lunar New Year
Supermarkets apply promotions to stimulate demand. — Photo baotintuc.vn HÀ NỘI — The shelves of many supermarkets are full of products with special packaging and designs for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tết). While preparing a large amount of goods for Tết, supermarkets have also simultaneously reduced prices to stimulate demand …
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