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The chicken which has extremely thick legs with reddish scales were historically offered as a tribute to kings because their meat is delicious. To have good quality, Dong Tao chicken must be carefully taken care of. Le Quang Thang, director of Dong Tao Chicken Co-operative, said that this kind of chicken doesn't like the cold weather. When the temperature is below 15 degrees centigrade, lights must be used to keep them warm. … [Read more...] about Famous chickens sold at high prices on Tet

Crowds of local people tend to flock to Hang Ma Street each year in order to purchase traditional objects and decorations for the Lunar New Year. Visitors to the street can view an array of lanterns, flowers, and other decorative items on show. Locals squeeze into shops as they purchase essentials for the upcoming Tet. Decorative items which celebrate the upcoming lunar Year of Buffalo are among the favourite items on sale this year. Colourful stickers sending wishes of luck and prosperity ahead in the Lunar New Year can be seen throughout the street. Peach and apricot flowers made of cloth and plastic are used for decoration. With Tet fast approaching, young people view the street as an ideal place in which to snap memorable photos. A mother goes with her child to shop for decorative items on the bustling Hang Ma Street. Envelopes for lucky money are an indispensable part of every Tet holiday. A package containing 10 envelopes costs … [Read more...] about Bustling Hanoi street gears up for upcoming Tet holiday

According to the Coast Guard Zone 3 High Command based in the southern city of Vũng Tàu, a fishing boat from the southern province of Bến Tre sank in waters near Côn Đảo early on Monday morning when there were 14 fishermen on board. … [Read more...] about Boat sinks near Côn Đảo, seven fishermen rescued, seven others still missing

Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) recently issued Directive No.15 on the implementation of measures to ensure essential consumer goods are available during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and to stabilise the market. The Departments of Industry and Trade nationwide have been ordered to outline production and business plans while making evaluations on the supply and demand of essential items, so as to make a timely response to prevent a shortage of goods or price hikes during Tet. They should recommend the provincial People’s Committees set up plans to stock shelves for the holiday or in case of epidemic, as well as join hands with branches of the State Bank of Vietnam to help businesses access preferential loans to produce essential goods for the holiday. They have been asked to coordinate with the Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and competent agencies to keep a close watch on weather and disease developments and to assess … [Read more...] about MoIT working to ensure supply of goods during Tet holiday

On January 18, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to increase air quality surveys and warnings for residents when the air became highly toxic and to implement a plan on improving air quality for the 2021-2025 period. … [Read more...] about Hanoians shrug off smog as new normal