new year

Hanoi hosts Countdown 2020 in city centre

December 31, 2019 | 21:00

As many as 100 young artists will help ring in the New Year with the musical extravaganza ‘Countdown 2020’ at Hoan Kiem Lake on December 31 night.

VIR Editor's Letter

February 05, 2019 | 08:00

In Vietnam, 2018 will be remembered for the success of a series of diplomatic and economic events, which earned the country higher prestige and status in the international arena.

Vietjet's passengers receive lucky money pre-Tet holiday

February 01, 2019 | 22:08

Along with the preparation to bring passengers the best services on the Lunar New Year, the Board of Directors of Vietjet also handed out customers lucky money.

9 hurt as car rams into crowd at famed Tokyo street on New Year

January 02, 2019 | 10:29

Nine people were hurt, one seriously, when a man deliberately ploughed his car into crowds celebrating New Year's Eve along a famous Tokyo street, police and media said Tuesday (Jan 1).

People throughout the world welcome in 2019

January 01, 2019 | 17:16

People across Australia, Russia, the Czech Republic, the US, and Egypt celebrated New Year 2019 amid a joyful atmosphere.

Sydney to kick off global New Year parties with dazzling spectacle

December 31, 2018 | 15:41

Australia's largest city Sydney will put on its biggest-ever fireworks display to welcome the New Year and kick off a wave of celebrations for billions around the world.

Top destinations close to Hanoi to celebrate the New Year

December 28, 2018 | 12:01

The New Year is the best occasion to enjoy a holiday to relax and explore interesting destinations along with relatives and friends. Following are the top destinations near Hanoi which are perfect for a New Year visit:

Ho Chi Minh City count down to New Year with “Lights 2019”

December 27, 2018 | 11:00

The countdown event will celebrate the end of the old year and the start of a new one from 8 pm, December 31, 2018 until midnight.

Top 5 destinations close to Saigon to celebrate New Year

December 26, 2018 | 16:26

Tre Viet, Buu Long and Thuy Chau eco-tourism sites across Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces are among some of the top destinations near tor HCM City that are perfect for a visit over the New Year period.

Black market vendors stain New Year rite

December 21, 2018 | 09:00

Over the past few years, the State Bank of Vietnam has been setting aside great amounts of fresh bills to meet the local demand of giving banknotes to children and donating money to temples for the New Year, allowing people to exchange banknotes without a surcharge at commercial banks.