People across Vietnam joyfully welcome the New Year 2025
People across Vietnam joyfully welcome the New Year 2025

VOV.VN - On December 31 evening, people across Vietnam took to the streets to take part in various activities, including the Countdown party, ringing in the New Year 2025.

People across Vietnam joyfully welcome the New Year 2025
Big cities ready for grand fireworks display to ring in New Year 2025
Big cities ready for grand fireworks display to ring in New Year 2025

VOV.VN - Soldiers have put the finishing touches to work for a series of firework shows which will light up skies in big cities of Vietnam, especially Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, to welcome the New Year 2025.

Big cities ready for grand fireworks display to ring in New Year 2025
24k gold-plated snake figurines among favourite Tet gifts
24k gold-plated snake figurines among favourite Tet gifts

VOV.VN - Displaying a symbol of the zodiac during the lunar year is believed to bring good luck and happiness to the owner. 24k gold-plated snake figurines are now becoming among favourite Tet gifts as the Lunar New Year of the Snake is drawing near.

24k gold-plated snake figurines among favourite Tet gifts
Dazzling spring colours emerge in Sa Dec flower village
Dazzling spring colours emerge in Sa Dec flower village

VOV.VN - With the spring season approaching, flowers are blooming in Sa Dec flower village dubbed as the flower capital in the Mekong Delta, with its products to be distributed to localities across Vietnam and neighbouring countries.

Dazzling spring colours emerge in Sa Dec flower village
President attends national military-political conference
President attends national military-political conference

VOV.VN - State President Luong Cuong attended and delivered a speech at the national military-political conference in 2024 held on December 26 in Hanoi.

President attends national military-political conference
Foreign leaders’ Vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight
Foreign leaders’ Vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed many heads of state, government leaders and parliamentarians of foreign countries during their working trips to the country in 2024, demonstrating their desires to promote comprehensive co-operation with the nation.

Foreign leaders’ Vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight
Hanoi village ready for largest flower festival in northern Vietnam
Hanoi village ready for largest flower festival in northern Vietnam

VOV.VN - The Me Linh Flower Festival 2024 is poised to take place as the northern region’s second largest event of its kind from December 26 to 29 in Me Linh district, roughly 27km from the city centre.

Hanoi village ready for largest flower festival in northern Vietnam
Prominent foreign visits by Party and State leaders of Vietnam in 2024
Prominent foreign visits by Party and State leaders of Vietnam in 2024

VOV.VN - In 2024, high-ranking leaders of Vietnam made numerous foreign visits to promote cooperation across various fields, demonstrating the country’s independent, self-reliant, multilateral, and diversified foreign policy.

Prominent foreign visits by Party and State leaders of Vietnam in 2024
Crowds of people flood streets in Christmas 2025 celebrations
Crowds of people flood streets in Christmas 2025 celebrations

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in big cities of Vietnam like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, and Da Nang on December 24 evening to celebrate Christmas 2025.

Crowds of people flood streets in Christmas 2025 celebrations
Giant Christmas tree made from 3,800 conical hats in Vietnam
Giant Christmas tree made from 3,800 conical hats in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Residents and tourists have been left awestruck by a spectacular 40-metre-high Christmas tree featuring 3,800 conical hats glittering in the southern province of Dong Nai to celebrate this year festive season.

Giant Christmas tree made from 3,800 conical hats in Vietnam
Fansipan peak in Sapa covered in frost as temperature falls sharply
Fansipan peak in Sapa covered in frost as temperature falls sharply

VOV.VN - Frost appeared on the Fansipan mountain peak in Sa Pa town in the northern Lao Cai province on the early morning of December 23 as the temperature plunged to below one degree Celsius.

Fansipan peak in Sapa covered in frost as temperature falls sharply
After devastating flash floods, villagers get new homes in resettlement area
After devastating flash floods, villagers get new homes in resettlement area

VOV.VN - Over the past few days, residents of flood and landslide-hit Nu Village in Bao Yen district of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai have been busy stabilising their lives in a new resettlement area which is built about two km from the old village.

After devastating flash floods, villagers get new homes in resettlement area
Crowds flock to International Defense Expo at weekend
Crowds flock to International Defense Expo at weekend

VOV.VN - The opening day of the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 on December 21 saw thousands of visitors contemplate many new weapons and technologies in the defense industry.

Crowds flock to International Defense Expo at weekend
New trans-Vietnam luxury train brings unforgettable experience for tourists
New trans-Vietnam luxury train brings unforgettable experience for tourists

VOV.VN - A trans-Vietnam luxury train with five-star entertainment and cuisine services, the first of its kind, has been launched, capturing great attention from foreign tourists.

New trans-Vietnam luxury train brings unforgettable experience for tourists
What to know about worst fires in Vietnam in 2024
What to know about worst fires in Vietnam in 2024

VOV.VN - As many as 3,922 fires and explosions occurred across Vietnam from September 2023 to September 2024, killing 103 people and injuring 78 others, with losses valued at VND296.1 billion, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

What to know about worst fires in Vietnam in 2024
Impressive airshow over Hanoi skies at Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024
Impressive airshow over Hanoi skies at Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024

VOV.VN - Su-30MK2 fighter jets on December 19 put on an impressive display at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024, performing a high-class barrel roll while releasing decoy flares in the skies above Hanoi.

Impressive airshow over Hanoi skies at Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024
Colourful blossoms signal first signs of lunar New Year in Hanoi
Colourful blossoms signal first signs of lunar New Year in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Branches of peach blossoms and kumquat trees can now be seen on sale at Quang An flower market in Tay Ho district, the largest of its kind in Hanoi, signaling the arrival of a new spring, as the lunar New Year (Tet) is just more than a month away.

Colourful blossoms signal first signs of lunar New Year in Hanoi
Final rehearsal for Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024
Final rehearsal for Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam on December 17 conducted a final rehearsal for the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 – a major international event scheduled to take place from December 19 to 22.

Final rehearsal for Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024
Modern weapons and military equipment of Vietnam at Defense Expo 2024
Modern weapons and military equipment of Vietnam at Defense Expo 2024

VOV.VN - Vietnam will display several modern weapons and military equipment at the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 due to take place in Hanoi from December 19 to 22.

Modern weapons and military equipment of Vietnam at Defense Expo 2024
Top 10 domestic cultural, sports, and tourism events in 2024
Top 10 domestic cultural, sports, and tourism events in 2024

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 16 announced a list of the leading 10 culture, sports, and tourism events in Vietnam in 2024 selected by experts, journalists, and locals through direct votes cast and online voting.

Top 10 domestic cultural, sports, and tourism events in 2024
Foreign ambassadors hit the catwalk at special Ao Dai show in Hanoi
Foreign ambassadors hit the catwalk at special Ao Dai show in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Many foreign ambassadors gathered together to take part in an Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) fashion show recently held in Hanoi, featuring pieces of work created by famous painters worldwide.

Foreign ambassadors hit the catwalk at special Ao Dai show in Hanoi
Colorful Christmas decorations brighten up Ho Chi Minh City
Colorful Christmas decorations brighten up Ho Chi Minh City

VOV.VN - An array of colourful lights and decorations have been put up at many locations throughout Ho Chi Minh City in the buildup to the Christmas period.

Colorful Christmas decorations brighten up Ho Chi Minh City
Winners of “Happy Vietnam 2024” photo and video contest announced
Winners of “Happy Vietnam 2024” photo and video contest announced

VOV.VN - The organisers of the “Happy Vietnam 2024” contest selected 60 outstanding videos and the 150 most beautiful photos for the exhibition, with the 34 top entries receiving awards at a ceremony held on December 11 at the Hanoi Opera House.

Winners of “Happy Vietnam 2024” photo and video contest announced
Tu Lien kumquat village prepares for Tet holiday
Tu Lien kumquat village prepares for Tet holiday

VOV.VN - Located in Tay Ho district of Hanoi, Tu Lien village has been bustling over recent days with many local people coming to order kumquat trees ahead of the Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet.

Tu Lien kumquat village prepares for Tet holiday
Foreign beauties gather in Vietnam for Miss Charm 2024 pageant
Foreign beauties gather in Vietnam for Miss Charm 2024 pageant

VOV.VN - Beauties from nearly 40 countries and territories worldwide touched down in the nation on December 9 as they prepare to compete in the Miss Charm 2024 pageant which is being hosted by Vietnam.

Foreign beauties gather in Vietnam for Miss Charm 2024 pageant
International food festival excites crowds in Hanoi
International food festival excites crowds in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Both local residents and foreigners alike flocked to the 2024 international food festival held on December 7 and December 8 in Hanoi to sample delicacies and enjoy unique performances from over 60 countries and territories around the world.

International food festival excites crowds in Hanoi
Da Lat indulged in a fest of colours and scents during flower festival
Da Lat indulged in a fest of colours and scents during flower festival

VOV.VN - The 10th Da Lat Flower Festival opened on December 5 in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong, with the event captivating guests with stunning displays of blossoms, aromatic gardens, and delightful festivities.

Da Lat indulged in a fest of colours and scents during flower festival
Vietnam attends charity fair in Pakistan
Vietnam attends charity fair in Pakistan

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam has joined with nearly 50 foreign missions and international organisations and companies at the international charity fair PFOWA Bazaar 2024 in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.

Vietnam attends charity fair in Pakistan
Colourful shopping malls bring Christmas festive cheer to Hanoians
Colourful shopping malls bring Christmas festive cheer to Hanoians

VOV.VN - With Christmas only three weeks away, the festive atmosphere of the season can already be felt on streets throughout Hanoi, with a range of brightly-coloured lights and vibrant ornaments going on display on top of giant Christmas trees placed at commercial centres.

Colourful shopping malls bring Christmas festive cheer to Hanoians
Cai Rang floating market festival features exciting lineup of activities
Cai Rang floating market festival features exciting lineup of activities

VOV.VN - The eighth Cai Rang floating market culture tourism festival was held from November 30 to December 2 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, with the occasion attracting plenty of domestic and foreign visitors.

Cai Rang floating market festival features exciting lineup of activities