VOV.VN - Despite global uncertainty and severe natural disasters, 2025 marked a transformative year for Vietnam, defined by sweeping governance reforms, robust economic growth, major infrastructure breakthroughs and expanding social welfare.

VOV.VN - A series of deadly traffic accidents in 2025 across Vietnam has reignited concerns about road safety, highlighting persistent gaps in infrastructure, enforcement and driver behaviour despite years of safety campaigns.

VOV.VN - St. Joseph’s Cathedral, one of Hanoi’s most iconic religious and architectural landmarks, has been beautifully decorated with festive lights, Christmas trees and nativity scenes ahead of Christmas 2025, creating a vibrant holiday atmosphere in the heart of the capital.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese players returned home late on December 19 to a rousing welcome from fans after winning the men’s football gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games in dramatic fashion.

VOV.VN - In early winter, Ban Viet Lake, an artificial lake in northern Cao Bang province, takes on a brilliant red cloak as surrounding sweetgum forests change colour, attracting visitors in search of tranquil beauty in the mountains.

VOV.VN - Following Vietnam U22’s convincing 3-2 victory over Thailand U22 to claim the SEA Games 33 gold medal, crowds in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City poured into the streets to celebrate late into the night.

VOV.VN - Vietnam U22 players beamed with joy as they received their gold medals following a dramatic 3-2 win over Thailand U22 in the men’s football final on the evening of December 18 at Rajamangala Stadium, Thailand.

VOV.VN - With nearly 2,000 AI-powered cameras now operating across Hanoi to monitor traffic and issue automated fines, compliance with road rules has improved markedly, making red-light running and lane violations an increasingly rare sight in recent days.

VOV.VN - With just over a week to go until Christmas, many areas across Ho Chi Minh City have been lavishly decorated, attracting large numbers of locals and visitors for sightseeing and photos.

VOV.VN - The expanded Terminal T2 at Noi Bai International Airport is expected to begin operations on Dec. 19, following 18 months of construction, that helps to increase the terminal’s annual capacity from 10 million to 15 million passengers and ease pressure on the airport’s existing infrastructure.

VOV.VN - From intricate beeswax patterns to the echoing sound of the khen flute, the Mong Cultural Festival at Ho Van-Van Mieu in Hanoi creates a vivid space featuring traditional crafts, costumes and the rich spiritual life of Mong community from across the country.

VOV.VN - The closing ceremony of the Hue International Tea Festival 2025 was held at Truong Sanh Palace inside the Hue Imperial Citadel on the evening of December 12, bringing to an end three days of continuous activities of the first international tea festival ever hosted in the former imperial capital.

VOV.VN - A national costume event for Miss Charm 2025 took place in Ho Chi Minh City on December 11, featuring representatives from 36 countries and territories wearing a colorful array of outfits that highlight distinctive cultural beauty, most inspired by traditional attire.

VOV.VN - The replica tram car, called “Tuyến tàu điện số 6” (Tram Line No. 6), which evokes memories of Hanoi’s subsidized tram era, is on display in Ngu Xa Ward, creating an interesting check-in destination for both locals and tourists.

VOV.VN - More than 70 foreign beauties impressed the media while modeling Ao Dai in the second season of the Best of Vietnam Fashion Show, part of the Miss Cosmo 2025 beauty pageant, held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 11.

VOV.VN - As Christmas 2025 approaches, many shopping centers in Hanoi are adorned with vibrant lights and elaborate decorations, welcoming visitors to the year’s biggest holiday season.

VOV.VN - Hanoi is set to bring into operation a network of 1,837 AI-enabled cameras and smart traffic signals to strengthen monitoring and traffic management. While most road users comply with regulations, violations remain visible, including running red lights, lane encroachment, riding without helmets, mounting pavements, and illegal stopping or parking.

VOV.VN - Sa Dec village in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is gearing up for the third edition of flower and ornamental plant festival which is scheduled to take place from December 27, 2025 to January 4, 2026, featuring nearly 40 cultural and tourism activities.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh Museum officially opened the thematic exhibition “Ho Chi Minh’s footsteps in the homeland of the October Revolution” on December 8, featuring 260 documents, images, and artifacts about President Ho Chi Minh’s journey in Russia, marking the 75th anniversary of Vietnam-Russia diplomatic ties.

VOV.VN - Hundreds in traditional Vietnamese attire paraded around Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake on December 7, reenacting an old-style wedding ceremony once common in the capital.

VOV.VN - Covering more than 2,300 square kilometres in northern Vietnam, the Dong Van Karst Plateau, recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2010, is known for its dramatic limestone mountain landscapes and geological formations dating back hundreds of millions of years.

VOV.VN - Located in Dong Thinh commune, Ninh Binh province, Binh A Pagoda is known for housing Vietnam’s largest natural jade green statue of Amitābha Buddha, making it a striking cultural and religious attraction for both locals and visitors.

VOV.VN - A display of colorful lights and decorations has been installed at Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of the Christmas season, creating a lively atmosphere in the heart of the city.

VOV.VN - Thirty-six contestants of the Miss Charm 2025 pageant explored the Mekong Delta region, taking part in activities such as fishing, making pancakes, cycling, and crossing "monkey" bridges to experience the local culture.

VOV.VN -The Hello Cosmo From Vietnam Season 2 fashion show took place in a distinctive heritage setting, officially opening the Miss Cosmo 2025 journey on the afternoon of December 2, at Ngo Mon Square in the Hue Imperial Citadel, gathering over 70 international contestants along with numerous celebrity guests.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Party General Secretary To Lam has paid a State visit to Laos on December 1-2 to attend the 50th anniversary of Laos’ National Day and co-chair a high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.

VOV.VN - Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has paid a State visit to Vietnam from November 30 to December 2 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong on December 1 hosted a welcoming ceremony for Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah who arrived in Hanoi on November 30 for a three-day State visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Phase 1 of Long Thanh International Airport, the newest and largest in Vietnam, is expected to be substantially completed, meeting all operational standards for technical flights before December 19, paving the way for commercial operation in the first half of 2026.

VOV.VN - Nearly 30 international beauties arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on November 26 ahead of the launch of the Miss Cosmo 2025 pageant, which is slated for December 1 in Hue City.