Solemn incense offering to commemorate Johnson Reef fallen soldiers
Solemn incense offering to commemorate Johnson Reef fallen soldiers

VOV.VN - The Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee held a solemn ceremony at the Gac Ma Soldiers Memorial on March 14 morning to commemorate 64 naval men who sacrificed their lives in the Johnson Reef naval battle 36 years ago to protect the fatherland’s sovereignty over sea and islands.

Solemn incense offering to commemorate Johnson Reef fallen soldiers
Personnel subcommittee's first working session of 14th Party Congress opens
Personnel subcommittee's first working session of 14th Party Congress opens

VOV.VN - The sub-committee in charge of personnel work for the 14th National Party Congress, presided by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, held its first working session on March 13 in Hanoi.

Personnel subcommittee's first working session of 14th Party Congress opens
Vietnamese cavalry mobile police force puts in impressive performance
Vietnamese cavalry mobile police force puts in impressive performance

VOV.VN - The nation’s first mounted police battalion paraded through Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh city of central Nghe An province on March 10, drawing plenty of attention from both the media and local people.

Vietnamese cavalry mobile police force puts in impressive performance
Another impressive drone light show entertains visitors in Hanoi
Another impressive drone light show entertains visitors in Hanoi

VOV.VN - As many as 300 drones lit up the Hanoi sky on March 9 evening in a municipal tourism stimulus programme, capturing the attention of thousands of local people and visitors.

Another impressive drone light show entertains visitors in Hanoi
Son Doong among 10 best caves in the world
Son Doong among 10 best caves in the world

VOV.VN - Global magazine Timeout recently featured Son Doong cave in Vietnam’s central Quang Binh province on the list of the 10 best caves in the world.

Son Doong among 10 best caves in the world
Hanoi’s largest flower village busy as International Women’s Day approaches
Hanoi’s largest flower village busy as International Women’s Day approaches

VOV.VN - Me Linh flower village, a site renowned as the largest wholesale market for flowers in the capital, has been bustling over recent days as it prepares for International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8 annually.

Hanoi’s largest flower village busy as International Women’s Day approaches
Five die and five severely injured in road traffic collision
Five die and five severely injured in road traffic collision

VOV.VN - Five people died and a further five people were severely injured in a collision occurring between a sleeper bus and a container truck in Dong Cau village in Tu Quan commune of Yen Son district in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang around midnight.

Five die and five severely injured in road traffic collision
Hanoi ranked as world’s second most air-polluted city
Hanoi ranked as world’s second most air-polluted city

VOV.VN - The capital was placed second among the worst air-polluted cities in the world on March 4, according to data released by Switzerland-based air quality monitor IQAir AirVisual.

Hanoi ranked as world’s second most air-polluted city
Gift markets bustling on International Women’s Day
Gift markets bustling on International Women’s Day

VOV.VN - Commercial centres, supermarkets, and many stores across Hanoi are offering a wide range of gifts and services aimed at satisfying all kinds of demands and launching promotions in a bid to attract customers on the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8.

Gift markets bustling on International Women’s Day
Foreign ambassadors’ wives model at Ao Dai Week 2024
Foreign ambassadors’ wives model at Ao Dai Week 2024

VOV.VN - Five wives of the ambassadors from Armenia, Morocco, Indonesia, the United States, and the Czech Republic came together to model at the launching ceremony of Vietnam Ao Dai Week 2024 which was held on February 29 in Hanoi.

Foreign ambassadors’ wives model at Ao Dai Week 2024
Hanoians bundle up amid sudden cold spell in March
Hanoians bundle up amid sudden cold spell in March

VOV.VN - A cold spell, which is rarely seen in March, has forced residents of the capital to wrap up in an extra layer of clothing in an effort to stay warm amid the arrival of chilly weather conditions.

Hanoians bundle up amid sudden cold spell in March
Unique Cau Ngu festival in Da Nang excites fishermen
Unique Cau Ngu festival in Da Nang excites fishermen

VOV.VN - Cau Ngu, also known as the whale worshipping festival, is the most significant annual event held among local fishermen and got underway from February 27 to February 29 in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

Unique Cau Ngu festival in Da Nang excites fishermen
Tran Dynasty's Thai Mieu temple festival 2024 opens
Tran Dynasty's Thai Mieu temple festival 2024 opens

VOV.VN - The annual Tran Dynasty's Thai Mieu temple festival kicked off at An Sinh commune of Dong Trieu town in the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh on February 27, or the 18th day of the first lunar month, with the event attracting thousands of visitors.

Tran Dynasty's Thai Mieu temple festival 2024 opens
Xo May festival in Yen Bai province excites crowds
Xo May festival in Yen Bai province excites crowds

VOV.VN - Thousands of people flocked to the Xo May festival in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai with the intention of praying for luck in the new lunar year.

Xo May festival in Yen Bai province excites crowds
Hanoians struggle as cold air hits northern region
Hanoians struggle as cold air hits northern region

VOV.VN - Cold air accompanied by light rain has hit the northern region over recent days, with Hanoians struggling during their daily commutes as temperatures drop to as low as 13 degrees Celsius.

Hanoians struggle as cold air hits northern region
Over 200 makers join unique clay firecracker festival in Hai Duong
Over 200 makers join unique clay firecracker festival in Hai Duong

VOV.VN - The traditional clay firecracker festival of the northern province of Hai Duong opened on February 25 in the national special relics complex Con Son – Kiep Bac, with the event drawing the participation of more than 200 firecracker makers.

Over 200 makers join unique clay firecracker festival in Hai Duong
Young people depart for military service
Young people depart for military service

VOV.VN - A total of 30 districts in Hanoi held ceremonies on February 26 to see off around 3,700 youngsters who have voluntarily registered to perform military and public security service this year.

Young people depart for military service
Hanoi’s market bustling for first full moon festival
Hanoi’s market bustling for first full moon festival

VOV.VN - Despite rainy conditions, many markets throughout Hanoi were packed with people shopping for offerings for the the first full moon of the year, known as Tet Nguyen Tieu, from the early morning of February 24.

Hanoi’s market bustling for first full moon festival
Pilgrims line up through the night for Tran temple’s seal opening ceremony
Pilgrims line up through the night for Tran temple’s seal opening ceremony

VOV.VN - The seal opening ceremony took place on February 23, the 14th night of the first lunar month, at the Tran temple in the northern province of Nam Dinh, with the event attracting thousands of pilgrims.

Pilgrims line up through the night for Tran temple’s seal opening ceremony
A close-up of most instagrammable places in Vietnam
A close-up of most instagrammable places in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Travel website Culture Trip of the UK has released a new list of the most instagrammable places in Vietnam for a 12-day tour, with Hanoi, Ha Giang, Da Lat, and Phu Quoc among the numerous fantastic destinations on offer.

A close-up of most instagrammable places in Vietnam
Crowds gather for pig procession festival in Hanoi
Crowds gather for pig procession festival in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A pig procession festival was held in La Phu village of Hanoi's Hoai Duc district on February 22 evening, drawing plenty of attention from local people and visitors.

Crowds gather for pig procession festival in Hanoi
Fishermen in southcentral region enjoy bumper hauls on the first trip after Tet
Fishermen in southcentral region enjoy bumper hauls on the first trip after Tet

VOV.VN - Fishermen based in the southcentral region were delighted as they were able to catch many fish on their first trip to sea after the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Fishermen in southcentral region enjoy bumper hauls on the first trip after Tet
Stunning ban flowers appear in full bloom in Dien Bien
Stunning ban flowers appear in full bloom in Dien Bien

VOV.VN - Ban flowers, also known as bauhinia, have begun to bloom brightly on the streets and forests around the northwestern province of Dien Bien, attracting a large number of tourists.

Stunning ban flowers appear in full bloom in Dien Bien
Tam Chuc pagoda festival opens with unique water procession ceremony
Tam Chuc pagoda festival opens with unique water procession ceremony

VOV.VN - A total of 207 boats and 500 people took part in a water procession event in the opening ceremony of the Tam Chuc pagoda festival held in Kim Bang district in the northern province of Ha Nam on February 21, which falls on the 12th day of the first lunar month.

Tam Chuc pagoda festival opens with unique water procession ceremony
President extends new year greetings to elderly in Dong Anh district
President extends new year greetings to elderly in Dong Anh district

VOV.VN - President Vo Van Thuong extended his best new year wishes to elderly people, planted trees, and visited Co Loa ancient citadel during his trip to Dong Anh district in Hanoi on February 20.

President extends new year greetings to elderly in Dong Anh district
Praying for luck at Bac Ninh relic site
Praying for luck at Bac Ninh relic site

VOV.VN - Exploring Cung Temple-Ngoc (Jade) Well in Bac Ninh should be one of the top activities on any travelers’ bucket list this spring as many visitors enjoy heading to the relic site to seek luck in the new lunar year.

Praying for luck at Bac Ninh relic site
Top tourist destinations in northern region for flower lovers in spring
Top tourist destinations in northern region for flower lovers in spring

VOV.VN - Spring represents a fantastic opportunity to explore top destinations throughout the northern region for flower lovers, while also enjoying wonderful vacations with their friends or families.

Top tourist destinations in northern region for flower lovers in spring
Thousands make pilgrimage to Buddhist land in Vietnam
Thousands make pilgrimage to Buddhist land in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Thousands of pilgrims and visitors flocked to Yen Tu Mountain, dubbed the Buddhist land in Vietnam, in northern Quang Ninh province, on February 19 to take part in the opening of the annual spring festival for Buddhist pilgrims.

Thousands make pilgrimage to Buddhist land in Vietnam
Grilled snakehead fish on offer for God of Wealth Day
Grilled snakehead fish on offer for God of Wealth Day

VOV.VN - A number of stalls on Tan Ky - Tan Quy street in Ho Chi Minh City have prepared tonnes of broiled snakehead fish to sell to local residents on God of Wealth Day - the 10th day of the first lunar year, which falls on February 19 this year.

Grilled snakehead fish on offer for God of Wealth Day
Distinctive Gau Tao spring festival of the Mong in northern Vietnam
Distinctive Gau Tao spring festival of the Mong in northern Vietnam

VOV.VN - The Mong ethnic people in northern Lai Chau province organize their traditional spring festival called Gầu Tào on the first days of the first lunar month to thank heaven and earth for wealth and good harvests, and to pray for a peaceful, prosperous and happy new year.

Distinctive Gau Tao spring festival of the Mong in northern Vietnam