Catholic parishes in HCM City sparkle in buildup to Christmas
Catholic parishes in HCM City sparkle in buildup to Christmas

VOV.VN - The Christmas atmosphere has spread throughout the many Catholic parishes dotted around Ho Chi Minh City, with many being decorated with pine trees, colourful lights, and decorative items, all of which have attracted crowds of youngsters who wish to enjoy the festive season.

Catholic parishes in HCM City sparkle in buildup to Christmas
Hanoi's outdoor workers make a living on freezing cold nights
Hanoi's outdoor workers make a living on freezing cold nights

VOV.VN - While most people are snug at home wrapped under warm blankets, many workers must go out and earn a living amid the chilly winter weather conditions which have gripped Hanoi over recent times.

Hanoi's outdoor workers make a living on freezing cold nights
Temperature drops to five degrees Celsius in Sa Pa as cold spell hits
Temperature drops to five degrees Celsius in Sa Pa as cold spell hits

VOV.VN - The temperature in the resort town of Sa Pa in the northern province of Lao Cai fell to five degrees Celsius on the evening of December 18, the lowest level since the beginning of winter.

Temperature drops to five degrees Celsius in Sa Pa as cold spell hits
Tet customs of ethnic groups in Mekong Delta region exhibited
Tet customs of ethnic groups in Mekong Delta region exhibited

VOV.VN - An exhibition aimed at introducing the traditional customs of ethnic groups of the Mekong Delta region during the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, got underway on December 19 in Can Tho.

Tet customs of ethnic groups in Mekong Delta region exhibited
Bustling atmosphere descends on Xuan Quan flower village as Tet approaches
Bustling atmosphere descends on Xuan Quan flower village as Tet approaches

VOV.VN - Gardeners working in Xuan Quan flower village in Van Giang district of the northern province of Hung Yen have stepped up their preparations for the upcoming Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, to meet the growing demands of customers for flowers during Tet.

Bustling atmosphere descends on Xuan Quan flower village as Tet approaches
Party chief attends 32nd diplomatic conference’s opening ceremony
Party chief attends 32nd diplomatic conference’s opening ceremony

VOV.VN - The 32nd diplomatic conference opened on December 19 in Hanoi amid the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Party chief attends 32nd diplomatic conference’s opening ceremony
Miss Earth 2023 contestants show off charming beauty in National Costume
Miss Earth 2023 contestants show off charming beauty in National Costume

VOV.VN - As many as 90 contestants from across the globe gave impressive performances in their national costumes the Miss Earth 2023 semi-finals in the Central Highland resort of Da Lat on December 16 evening, showing off their charming beauty and confident charisma. Let’s have a look at some of the eye-catching national costumes donned by the contestants.

Miss Earth 2023 contestants show off charming beauty in National Costume
Hanoians seek to stay warm as nighttime temperature falls to 12
Hanoians seek to stay warm as nighttime temperature falls to 12

VOV.VN - Many young people have to light fires on the street to keep them warm as the most severe cold air wave of this winter hits the city, causing the nighttime temperature to fall to a low of 12 degrees Celsius.

Hanoians seek to stay warm as nighttime temperature falls to 12
National Buddhist treasures on display for first time
National Buddhist treasures on display for first time

VOV.VN - Images, documents, and artifacts of historical and cultural values of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and landscape complex, including national Buddhist treasures, are on display in Quang Ninh Province.

National Buddhist treasures on display for first time
Ho Chi Minh City’s 100-year-old incense-making village busy ahead of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City’s 100-year-old incense-making village busy ahead of Tet

VOV.VN - Over recent days craftsmen in the incense-making village of Le Minh Xuan in Binh Chanh district of Ho Chi Minh City have been hard at work as they strive to meet orders for the coming Lunar New Year holiday, known locally as Tet.

Ho Chi Minh City’s 100-year-old incense-making village busy ahead of Tet