Southern Vietnam businesses resume operations, spend big to retain workers after Tet
New orders have prompted many businesses in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces to resume operations right after the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), welcoming a large number of employees back to work.
Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnamese firms announce cash dividends as Lunar New Year begins
Many Vietnamese companies have announced cash payout to shareholders immediately following the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet).
Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
China-invested waste-to-power plant in central Vietnam runs 24/7 through Tet
The VND1.7 trillion ($69.6 million) Phu Son waste-to-power plant in Thua Thien Hue province was put into operation in late January and has operated round the clock through the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), said the factory's leadership.
Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Foreign ambassadors share joys of Tet
With the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) upon us, the Indian, Canadian, Cuban, Norwegian, French and New Zealand ambassadors to Vietnam talk about their excitement and plans for the year ahead.
Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam among top five most-wanted destinations for Tet
Vietnam has made it onto the list of the top five most-booked markets for travelers around Asia Pacific looking for a getaway over the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, said travel giant Agoda.
Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Increased preference for international travel, tours fully booked for Tet
Travel agencies have reported that outbound tours to domestic and international destinations are now fully booked as they enter the peak time of the travel season during Tet (Lunar New Year holiday).
Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
'Outside' cash flow to return to Vietnam stock market after Tet: broker
Cash flow that has been "on the sidelines" in recent months will return to the Vietnamese stock market after the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) in anticipation of the 2024 annual general meeting (AGM) season, according to Rong Viet Securities (VDSC).
Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Hanoi kumquat village hectic as Tet approaches
As Tet (Lunar New Year holiday) nears, Tu Lien village – the “capital of kumquat trees” in Hanoi’s Tay Ho district, is bustling as growers offer their ornamental kumquat trees to the market.
Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam culture ministry requests no votive object burning during spring festivals
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has requested authorities to carry out necessary measures to make sure people do not burn votive objects during Tet (Lunar New Year holiday) and spring festivals.
Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Tet cheer muted as Hanoi restaurants, pubs see few customers
The usual festive cheer has been markedly absent at Hanoi’s restaurant chains and pubs in the run up to the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), usually the peak time for business during the whole year.
Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Tet gifts market gathers 1,000 products from across the country
Around 50 businesses from 30 plus provinces and towns are offering almost 1,000 products at the ‘Green Lunar New Year – Vietnamese gifts market” held Feb3-6 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Nguyen Hue flower street in HCMC to introduce new concept
Saigontourist Group has announced new concepts for Nguyen Hue flower street in Ho Chi Minh City for the upcoming celebration of the Year of the Dragon.
Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Phu Quoc to welcome renowned chefs for Lunar New Year culinary spectacle
Renowned guest chefs will arrive on the island of Phu Quoc for an exclusive Lunar New Year food event that promises to transcend culinary boundaries and make a statement to mark the beginning of a new chapter.
Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
HCMC floating flower fair to celebrate Lunar New Year festival
The floating flower fair, one of the Ho Chi Minh City’s most-visited attractions in Tet (Lunar New Year holiday), will open at Binh Dong Wharf in District 8 from January 25 to February 9 (or December 15-30 of the lunar calendar).
Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Specialty Dien pomelo – a citrus offering for Lunar New Year festival
One month before the Lunar New Year festival (Tet), residents in Phuc Dien ward, Bac Tu Liem district in Hanoi are busy with the harvest of pomelos.
Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Year of the Dragon exhibition opens at Fine Arts Association
Paintings by a group of artists featuring images of flowers and dragons - the icon of the year 2024 - are on display at the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association.
Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
400 staff of Taiwan-invested firm resume work after strike over Lunar New Year bonus
About 400 workers of Taiwan-invested luggage maker King Loy Enterprise in Long An province resumed work Monday after a strike over changes in their Tet (Lunar New Year holiday) bonuses.
Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Taiwanese footwear maker readies $62 mln for Vietnam Lunar New Year bonuses
PouYuen Vietnam, a Taiwanese footwear maker with the largest workforce in Ho Chi Minh City, will give Tet (Lunar New Year) bonuses worth VND1,505 billion ($61.8 million) to its employees.
Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Enormous potential to boost Australia-Vietnam trade: Ambassador
On the occasion of the new year 2024, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski shares with The Investor his views on the prospects of a long-awaited upgrade of Vietnam-Australia relations and potential room to further increase trade, economic, and investment cooperation.
Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
1,250 Danang workers get 3-month layoff notice as Tet nears
A toymaker with 1,250 employees at the Hoa Khanh Industrial Park in Danang City has announced temporary closure of its factory for three months starting December 25, following talks with local and labor union authorities on salaries and bonuses payable to the laid-off workers.
Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Rising goods prices over new year holiday drive up CPI in Jan
Vietnam's Consumer Price Index (CPI) in January rose 0.52% from the previous month and 4.89% year-on-year largely due to the increased price of goods and services over the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam industrial production shrinks sharply in Jan over holiday, lack of orders
Vietnam's index of industrial production (IIP) fell 14.6% in January from the previous month and 8% from the same period last year due to the Lunar New Year holiday and a lack of orders.
Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Long Thanh Airport construction runs through lunar new year holiday
Workers, engineers, and equipment are all still working at the construction site of Long Thanh International Airport near Ho Chi Minh City through the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) from January 20-26.
Infrastructure - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Top 5 spots to visit in Vietnam for Lunar New Year
Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Danang & Hoi An, Dalat and Sapa are the five destinations to visit in Vietnam for Tet - Lunar New Year, according to Booking.com, a global travel site.
Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Stock market likely to fluctuate within narrow range before lunar new year
The Vietnamese stock market in the January 16-19 trading week before the Lunar New Year holiday would see fluctuations within a narrow range, but investors might catch some short-term opportunities, according to experts.
Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Aviation, banking, food stocks recommended in countdown to Lunar New Year
Investors should buy stocks benefiting from China’s reopening including those in the aviation, seafood, banking and food sectors in the run-up to the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, said an expert.
Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Huge gaps in Tet bonuses in southern Vietnam
Five of the Southern Key Economic Zone’s eight cities and provinces have announced Lunar New Year (Tet) bonuses for their employees, showing enormous differences in the region.
Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam workers to enjoy 7-day Lunar New Year break
The government has agreed on the labour ministry's proposal whereby the country's Lunar New Year holiday in January will last seven days.
Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
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