Lunar New Year

Blood supply in high demand during Lunar New Year

On average, the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion requires around 9,500 blood units per week, but this figure can rise to 10,000-10,500 units during the holiday season.

Society – Economy

Airfares surge ahead of Lunar New Year holiday
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday is approaching, the Vietnamese aviation market has experienced intense pressure with airfares soaring and seat availability becoming increasingly scarce.
Year of Snake stamp collection released ahead of Lunar New Year
A collection of stamps featuring Vietnamese snakes were released on December 1 by the Ministry of Information and Communications in celebration of the upcoming Tet festival, known locally as the Lunar New Year.

Passengers through airports to reach 10.5 million during Lunar New Year 2025
The number of passengers traveling through airports managed by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) during the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday is expected to reach 10.5 million, exceeding the 10 million recorded during the same period last year, according to Nguyen Dang Minh, head of ACV’s airport operations department.
Vietnam Airlines Group adds over 650,000 seats for 2025 Lunar New Year
Vietnam Airlines Group, which comprises of Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO), has announced an additional capacity of over 650,000 seats, equivalent to nearly more than 3,000 flights, for the peak Lunar New Year (Tet) season from January 13 to February 12, 2025.
Growers in flower and fruit villages rushed off their feet before Tet
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, flower and fruit villages across the nation are rushed off their feet. Growers nationwide are nurturing their peach, kumquat, and dragon fruit crop, ensuring a bountiful harvest for the special event.
HCM City to run five-day New Year fest
HCM City is set to embark on 2025 with the City Tết Fest Thủ Đức that lasts from December 28 to January 1, 2025.

2025 Lunar New Year holiday plan submitted to PM
If the plan is approved, public employees will enjoy a continuous nine-day break from January 25 to February 2, comprising five days off for the holiday and four days for the regular weekend.
More Lunar New Year flights approved for Tan Son Nhat airport
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to increase the landing and takeoff frequency at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on airlines’ requests during the coming Lunar New Year festival (Tet) that often sees a spike in the number of passengers travelling to their hometowns for family reunion.
2025 Lunar New Year holiday to last nine days: Labour ministry
If the proposal is approved by the Government, public servants will enjoy an additional two days off for 2025 compared to the previous two years.
Vietjet opens sales early for 2.6 million lunar New Year tickets
To help people and tourists planning their flights for Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025, Vietjet opens sales early for 2.6 million tickets for the flying period from January 15, 2025 to February 12, 2025 (December 16 of the Year of Dragon to January 15 of the Year of Snake).
Siêu xe Bugatti Veyron phiên bản Rồng độc nhất thế giới giá hơn 1,7 triệu USD
Chiếc siêu xe mui trần Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport ‘Wei Long’ phiên bản Rồng 12 năm tuổi độc nhất thế giới vừa được đấu giá thành công, chốt mức giá hơn 1,7 triệu USD nhân dịp khai xuân Giáp Thìn 2024.
Liên Hợp Quốc công nhận Tết Nguyên đán là ngày nghỉ hàng năm
Trong phiên họp cuối cùng của năm 2023, Đại hội đồng Liên Hợp Quốc (LHQ) đã thông qua nghị quyết lần đầu tiên công nhận Tết Nguyên đán là ngày nghỉ lễ hằng năm của LHQ.

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