First free ATM rice machine debuts in Hai Duong province
First free ATM rice machine debuts in Hai Duong province

VOV.VN - The first free ATM rice machine was put into operation on February 24 in the COVID-19 hotspot of Cam Giang district in the northern province of Hai Duong as a means of providing assistance to poor workers in the locality.

First free ATM rice machine debuts in Hai Duong province
In photos: First batch of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives in Vietnam
In photos: First batch of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives in Vietnam

VOV.VN - A plane carrying an initial batch of 117,600 doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine landed at Tan Son Nhat international airport in Ho Chi Minh City on February 24.

In photos: First batch of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives in Vietnam
Unique collection of old weapons and uniforms on show at Vung Tau museum
Unique collection of old weapons and uniforms on show at Vung Tau museum

VOV.VN - As many as 2,500 military items and garments which originate from around the globe have gone on display at a private history museum located in Vung Tau City, with the collection being owned by 75-year-old Robert Taylor from the UK.

Unique collection of old weapons and uniforms on show at Vung Tau museum
Businesses in Hanoi’s Old Quarter close due to COVID-19 fight
Businesses in Hanoi’s Old Quarter close due to COVID-19 fight

VOV.VN - An array of restaurants, hotels, and coffee shops throughout the capital’s historic Old Quarter are struggling to recover from the economic impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with local firms once again being forced to close due to the reemergence of the virus in the nation.

Businesses in Hanoi’s Old Quarter close due to COVID-19 fight
Largest Vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year
Largest Vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year

VOV.VN - As the nation’s largest pagoda, Bai Dinh pagoda in Gia Vien district of the northern province of Ninh Binh appears silent at the beginning of the lunar new year, a huge contrast compared to previous years due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Largest Vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year
Third train of Hanoi metro line arrives in Vietnam
Third train of Hanoi metro line arrives in Vietnam

VOV.VN - The third train that is set to be used as part of Hanoi’s metro system docked at Hai Phong port on February 21 ahead of being put into use on the line.

Third train of Hanoi metro line arrives in Vietnam
Yen Tu spring festival opens amid tight anti-coronavirus measures
Yen Tu spring festival opens amid tight anti-coronavirus measures

VOV.VN - The Yen Tu spring festival 2021, a much-awaited ritual of Buddhists, was launched on February 21 in the northern border province of Quang Ninh amid tight anti-coronavirus measures.

Yen Tu spring festival opens amid tight anti-coronavirus measures
Customers follow COVID-19 rules while purchasing gold on God of Wealth Day
Customers follow COVID-19 rules while purchasing gold on God of Wealth Day

VOV.VN - With a large number of buyers flocking to gold shops on the God of Wealth Day, many followed the guidelines implemented by the Health Ministry regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention measures in an effort to curb the potential spread among the community.

Customers follow COVID-19 rules while purchasing gold on God of Wealth Day
Street food stalls in Hanoi violate COVID-19 guidelines
Street food stalls in Hanoi violate COVID-19 guidelines

VOV.VN - Despite the administration of Hanoi ordering the closure of street food businesses in the capital from February 16 in an effort to prevent the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many stall owners have ignored the request and remained open.

Street food stalls in Hanoi violate COVID-19 guidelines
Streets of Hanoi welcome arrival of Hoa Ban blossoms
Streets of Hanoi welcome arrival of Hoa Ban blossoms

VOV.VN - During late February each year the streets of Hanoi are filled with Hoa Ban, known by their scientific name of Bauhinia variegate, in bloom, serving to fill the streets with delicate pink flowers which are reminiscent of orchids.

Streets of Hanoi welcome arrival of Hoa Ban blossoms