Tet shopping bustles in the final days before Lunar New Year

Residents select banana bunches for the five-fruit tray on family altars during Tet.

From early morning, Ms. Thuy Ha of Le Chan Ward has been busy preparing meals for residents who have little time.

Demand for banh chung soars as Tet approaches.

From traditional markets to supermarkets, goods are plentiful and diverse, providing consumers with a wide range of choices.

Betel leaves and areca nuts are offered on ancestral altars, expressing the descendants’ respect and devotion.

Various fruits, from imported to locally grown varieties, are in high demand ahead of Tet.