Doctors warn of severe flu complications amid surge in child hospitalisations

Doctors warn of severe flu complications amid surge in child hospitalisations

VOV.VN - Flu cases at Hanoi Children's Hospital have surged in November, with hospitalizations doubling from October and many children suffering severe respiratory complications, disrupting the lives of numerous families.

When foreign tourists experience life as farmers in Vietnam
When foreign tourists experience life as farmers in Vietnam

VOV.VN - A tourism experience allowing visitors to be an island farmer for a day in Co To Special Zone, Quang Ninh province, has been increasingly attracting international tourists.

When foreign tourists experience life as farmers in Vietnam
Floodwaters again submerge Hoi An - the iconic tourist destination
Floodwaters again submerge Hoi An - the iconic tourist destination

VOV.VN - Persistent heavy rainfall forced several hydroelectric reservoirs to discharge water, causing rivers to rise rapidly and triggering renewed flooding across the historic town of Hoi An, a famous tourist destination in Central Vietnam.

Floodwaters again submerge Hoi An - the iconic tourist destination
Traditional costumes on show at Hanoi's Old Quarter
Traditional costumes on show at Hanoi's Old Quarter

VOV.VN - As many as 45 models donning 50 traditional Vietnamese outfits (Ao Dai) have participated in a fashion show in the Hanoi's Old Quarter as part of activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 2005-2025).

Traditional costumes on show at Hanoi's Old Quarter
Belgian photographer opens first solo show ‘The State of Things’ in Hanoi
Belgian photographer opens first solo show ‘The State of Things’ in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Belgian photographer Bert Danckaert’s first solo exhibition, “The State of Things,” now on view at 93 Dinh Tien Hoang in Hanoi, offers viewers a photographic experience that is both grounded in reality and tinged with the surreal. Large-format works combining shapes, color fields, and traces of human presence create a space that is visually striking and contemplative.

Belgian photographer opens first solo show ‘The State of Things’ in Hanoi
Inside a Hanoi hospital ward for severe influenza A cases
Inside a Hanoi hospital ward for severe influenza A cases

VOV.VN - The influenza A outbreak is spreading rapidly in Hanoi. Many elderly people with underlying health conditions are being hospitalised in severe condition after mistakenly taking antibiotics at home and seeking medical care too late, often only after 3–4 days of fever.

Inside a Hanoi hospital ward for severe influenza A cases
King Abdullah II’s visit to Vietnam in the spotlight
King Abdullah II’s visit to Vietnam in the spotlight

VOV.VN - King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan has paid an official visit to Vietnam on November 12 - 13 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.

King Abdullah II’s visit to Vietnam in the spotlight
Vietnam and Cambodia hold 2025 Border Defence Friendship Exchange
Vietnam and Cambodia hold 2025 Border Defence Friendship Exchange

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Cambodia held the second Border Defence Friendship Exchange in Tay Ninh province on November 13.

Vietnam and Cambodia hold 2025 Border Defence Friendship Exchange
Unique fashion styles dazzle fans at VIFW Fall/Winter 2025
Unique fashion styles dazzle fans at VIFW Fall/Winter 2025

VOV.VN - The 20th Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW) Fall/Winter opened in Hanoi on November 12, featuring 20 renowned domestic and international designers known for their distinctive styles.

Unique fashion styles dazzle fans at VIFW Fall/Winter 2025
Hanoi photo exhibition Vertical Landscape bridges global perspectives
Hanoi photo exhibition Vertical Landscape bridges global perspectives

VOV.VN - Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi is hosting a special exhibition called “Vertical Landscape”, showcasing works by Vietnamese and international photographers to explore the world through vertical compositions.

Hanoi photo exhibition Vertical Landscape bridges global perspectives
Ancient vessel resurfaces on central Vietnam coastline after Typhoon Kalmaegi
Ancient vessel resurfaces on central Vietnam coastline after Typhoon Kalmaegi

VOV.VN - Strong waves along the coastline have revealed parts of an ancient vessel previously discovered in Hoi An of Da Nang City, central Vietnam, after Typhoon Kalmaegi dissipated.

Ancient vessel resurfaces on central Vietnam coastline after Typhoon Kalmaegi
Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 opens in spectacular style
Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 opens in spectacular style

VOV.VN - The Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025, a large-scale annual cultural event of the capital city, opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on the evening of November 7.

Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 opens in spectacular style
Quy Nhon streets in Gia Lai left in ruins after typhoon Kalmaegi
Quy Nhon streets in Gia Lai left in ruins after typhoon Kalmaegi

VOV.VN - After Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through overnight, Quy Nhon ward in Gia Lai province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, was left devastated by the morning of November 7, with numerous houses, hotels, and shops severely damaged. Uprooted trees, fallen signboards, and blocked roads added to the chaos, while residents and local authorities began cleanup efforts at first light.

Quy Nhon streets in Gia Lai left in ruins after typhoon Kalmaegi
Feline elegance on show in Ho Chi Minh City
Feline elegance on show in Ho Chi Minh City

VOV.VN - More than 100 cats from countries including the Philippines, China, Thailand, and Taiwan gathered in Ho Chi Minh City for the WCF International Jubilee Cat Show 2025 on November 1-2, competing in categories of beauty and grace.

Feline elegance on show in Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An intensifies cleanup efforts after heavy flooding
Hoi An intensifies cleanup efforts after heavy flooding

VOV.VN - As floodwaters recede, Hoi An ancient town in Da Nang city, central Vietnam remains covered in mud and debris, with local authorities and residents joining efforts to clear streets, homes, and the Hoai River.

Hoi An intensifies cleanup efforts after heavy flooding
Party General Secretary To Lam's official visit to UK in spotlight
Party General Secretary To Lam's official visit to UK in spotlight

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation paid an official visit to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland from October 28 to 30 at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Party General Secretary To Lam's official visit to UK in spotlight
VOV wins four prizes at national press awards on anti-corruption efforts
VOV wins four prizes at national press awards on anti-corruption efforts

VOV.VN - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) was honored with one first prize, one second prize, one third prize, and one consolation prize at the 5th National Press Awards on combating corruption, wastefulness, and negative phenomena 2024-2025, held in Hanoi on October 30.

VOV wins four prizes at national press awards on anti-corruption efforts
Traditional crafts and cultural heritage showcased at Hanoi Autumn Fair 2025
Traditional crafts and cultural heritage showcased at Hanoi Autumn Fair 2025

VOV.VN - Chuong conical hats, Bat Trang ceramics, Chang Son paper fans and other finely crafted handicrafts are on display at the first Autumn Fair, bringing Hanoi’s rich cultural heritage to life.

Traditional crafts and cultural heritage showcased at Hanoi Autumn Fair 2025
Vibrant opening night marks first Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi
Vibrant opening night marks first Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The first Autumn Fair 2025 opened at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi on the evening of October 25, held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Hanoi People’s Committee, and other governmental agencies.

Vibrant opening night marks first Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi
UN Convention against Cybercrime signing ceremony in focus
UN Convention against Cybercrime signing ceremony in focus

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong of Vietnam and United Nations Secretary-General Antpnio Guterres co-hosted the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes (Hanoi Convention), in Hanoi on October 25.

UN Convention against Cybercrime signing ceremony in focus
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight

VOV.VN - South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa paid a State visit to Vietnam on October 23–24 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong, marking the first visit to the country by a South African head of state in nearly two decades.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
Da Lat’s sky comes alive with a vibrant display of colourful hot air balloons
Da Lat’s sky comes alive with a vibrant display of colourful hot air balloons

VOV.VN - On October 24, Da Lat resort’s sky was filled with the vibrant colors of dozens of hot air balloons rising from Lam Vien Square, marking the opening of the three-day Lam Dong Balloon & Arts Festival 2025 – The Sunrise Legacy, the largest event of its kind in the region.

Da Lat’s sky comes alive with a vibrant display of colourful hot air balloons
Hungarian NA Speaker Laszlo Kover’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
Hungarian NA Speaker Laszlo Kover’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight

VOV.VN - Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Laszlo Kover has paid an official four-day visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, starting October 18.

Hungarian NA Speaker Laszlo Kover’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
The life of fisherfolk during the floating season in the Mekong Delta
The life of fisherfolk during the floating season in the Mekong Delta

VOV.VN - Every year around mid-October, the floating season in Dong Thap province, part of the Mekong Delta, brings prosperity to local fishermen as the rising waters deliver an abundance of typical aquatic products such as fish, shrimp, crabs, and snails.

The life of fisherfolk during the floating season in the Mekong Delta
When women spend sleepless nights to make a living in Hanoi
When women spend sleepless nights to make a living in Hanoi

VOV.VN - When the capital city drifts into deep sleep, it is the time when women at Long Bien market, Hanoi, prepare to transport heavy boxes to the wholesalers’ collection points. For them, Vietnamese Women’s Day on October 20 is simply a hope to earn more trips to support their small families.

When women spend sleepless nights to make a living in Hanoi
Discovering the beauty of Ca Mau Cape-the southernmost point of Vietnam
Discovering the beauty of Ca Mau Cape-the southernmost point of Vietnam

VOV.VN - Ca Mau has emerged as a leading tourism destination in Vietnam, thanks to its strong focus on eco-tourism blended with cultural and spiritual experiences. Following its merger with Bac Lieu, the local tourism industry is expected to achieve further growth in the near future.

Discovering the beauty of Ca Mau Cape-the southernmost point of Vietnam
Vietnamese culture introduced at Shanghai Fashion Week SS26
Vietnamese culture introduced at Shanghai Fashion Week SS26

VOV.VN - Fashion designer Thanh Huong Bui has unveiled her “Manifeste” collection at Shanghai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 (SFW SS26), featuring Truc Chi, a unique form of traditional Vietnamese paper art.

Vietnamese culture introduced at Shanghai Fashion Week SS26
A journey to sacred Yen Tu mountain peak
A journey to sacred Yen Tu mountain peak

VOV.VN - Practicing yoga atop the sacred Yen Tu Mountain at an altitude of 1,068 meters and immersing in the breathtaking sea of clouds surrounding Dong (Bronze) Pagoda in the early autumn morning offers pilgrims a truly unique and serene experience.

A journey to sacred Yen Tu mountain peak
Ambassadors’ spouses elegantly display Vietnam’s Áo Dài heritage
Ambassadors’ spouses elegantly display Vietnam’s Áo Dài heritage

VOV.VN - Four ambassadors’ spouses from the Czech Republic, Japan, Ukraine, and the United States showcased a collection of Áo Dài (traditional Vietnamese long dress) designed by Anh Thu during an international traditional costume show in Hanoi on October 11.

Ambassadors’ spouses elegantly display Vietnam’s Áo Dài heritage
Vibrant cultural, culinary activities at first Cultures of World Festival in Hanoi
Vibrant cultural, culinary activities at first Cultures of World Festival in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A large number of locals and tourists are flocking to the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi to immerse themselves in vibrant cultural and culinary exchange activities at the first Cultures of World Festival, promoting mutual understanding among nations.

Vibrant cultural, culinary activities at first Cultures of World Festival in Hanoi
Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to DPRK in the spotlight
Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to DPRK in the spotlight

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam has paid a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) where he also attended a grand ceremony marking 80 years of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to DPRK in the spotlight