Exchange services rise as Vietnamese seek new banknotes for ‘li xi’ this Tet holiday
Demand is high and so is the charge for these services
Banknote look-alike envelopes raise legal eyebrows in Vietnam
The envelopes meant to contain lucky money to be given in Tet resemble Vietnamese banknotes with different face values
Foreign money bearing canine images boasts booming trade ahead of Lunar New Year
Currency traders are jumping at the chance to inflate the value of certain coins and banknotes
Tet is fun, cozy but also scary for some in Vietnam
Tet (Lunar New Year), which is only two weeks away, is traditionally an occasion for reunions, sharing, and caring. However, it has been distorted to some extent in recent years