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.

VOV.VN - On the morning of November 26, early-season frost appeared across many areas of Y Ty commune in northern mountainous Lao Cai province, covering grass and tree branches, creating a magical forest landscape.

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.

VOV.VN - Following historic floods, many foreign volunteers have joined local teams to help clean up the beaches of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa province, which were buried under debris swept down from upstream.

VOV.VN - Cloud hunting in Y Ty commune in the mountainous northwestern province of Lao Cai, offers adventurers a unique and breathtaking experience, especially in November, when a sea of clouds fills the valley, attracting numerous tourists.

VOV.VN - A high-raking Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conducted a working visit to South Africa from November 21 to 24 to attend the G20 Summit and carry out a series of bilateral activities.

VOV.VN - On November 23, the 917th Regiment of the 370th Division (Air Defense – Air Force), urgently carried out airlift missions to deliver relief supplies to areas severely affected by floods in Central Vietnam.

VOV.VN - For many, especially Ede ethnic people, in the Central Highlands, the new long house ritual is considered an important event, as the house serves as the witness to numerous milestones in a family’s life.

VOV.VN - Cam Thanh Village in Da Nang has been named one of the world’s 50 most beautiful villages in 2025 by Forbes magazine, making it the only Vietnamese representative on the prestigious list and highlighting its model of sustainable, community-based, eco-friendly tourism.

VOV.VN - Various dishes made from high-quality crab products have drawn much attention of locals and tourists at the ongoing 2nd Ca Mau Crab Festival in the southernmost province of Ca Mau.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.