Colourful flowers adorn streets of Hanoi in wintertime
Colourful flowers adorn streets of Hanoi in wintertime

VOV.VN - A variety of colourful flowers on the bicycles and baskets of local vendors have added extra charm to Hanoi’s ambiance during the capital’s transition between winter and spring.

Colourful flowers adorn streets of Hanoi in wintertime
Admiring three Vietnamese pagodas hidden in caves
Admiring three Vietnamese pagodas hidden in caves

VOV.VN - Bich Dong pagoda in northern Ninh Binh province, Hang pagoda on Ly Son Island, and Phuoc Dien pagoda in southern An Giang province are considered the most beautiful worship sites hidden in caves nationwide.

Admiring three Vietnamese pagodas hidden in caves
Unique Christmas items made from eggshells in HCM City
Unique Christmas items made from eggshells in HCM City

VOV.VN - Nguyen Thanh Tam, a 71-year-old resident of Go Vap district in Ho Chi Minh City, has created his own collection made entirely from eggshells, including a range of decorative items especially for Christmas which impress visitors due to their lively and eye-catching nature.

Unique Christmas items made from eggshells in HCM City
Top places in Hanoi to celebrate Christmas
Top places in Hanoi to celebrate Christmas

VOV.VN - St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hang Ma street, and local shopping malls are among the leading suggestions for tourists seeking to enjoy the upcoming Christmas holiday in Hanoi.

Top places in Hanoi to celebrate Christmas
Christmas atmosphere descends on parishes in Ho Chi Minh City
Christmas atmosphere descends on parishes in Ho Chi Minh City

VOV.VN - Every Christmas the Catholic neighbourhood located on Pham The Hien street in District 8 and other similar areas across Ho Chi Minh City are filled with colourful decorations and nativity scenes set up by religious families and parishes.

Christmas atmosphere descends on parishes in Ho Chi Minh City
World Cup trophy shaped bonsai trees go on sale
World Cup trophy shaped bonsai trees go on sale

VOV.VN - Kumquat bonsai trees in the shape of the World Cup are proving popular among shoppers for home decorations in northern Vietnam.

World Cup trophy shaped bonsai trees go on sale
HCM City residents bask in warm clothes as temperatures drop
HCM City residents bask in warm clothes as temperatures drop

VOV.VN - The impact of the cold front currently hitting northern Vietnam dragged temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City down to around 20 - 22 degrees Celsius on December 14, forcing local residents to bring out their winter wardrobe.

HCM City residents bask in warm clothes as temperatures drop
Giant Christmas trees brings festive cheer to Hanoi streets
Giant Christmas trees brings festive cheer to Hanoi streets

VOV.VN - The Christmas atmosphere is overwhelming every corner of the capital with shimmering pine trees proving to be the most attractive thing for visitors, especially young people.

Giant Christmas trees brings festive cheer to Hanoi streets
Colourful blossoms signal first sign of Tet in Hanoi
Colourful blossoms signal first sign of Tet in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Though there is just over a month to go until Tet, known locally as the Lunar New Year, branches of peach blossoms and wild flowers can now be seen on sale at Quang An flower market, the largest of its kind in Hanoi.

Colourful blossoms signal first sign of Tet in Hanoi
Exhibition recalls 12-day-and-night memories of Dien Bien Phu in the air
Exhibition recalls 12-day-and-night memories of Dien Bien Phu in the air

VOV.VN - Hoa Lo Prison relic site in Hanoi welcomed the opening of an exhibition to the public titled “The silence” on December 9, with the event aiming to help guests gain a greater insight into the fierce 12-day-and-night struggle to defend the capital against United States’ airstrikes in late 1972.

Exhibition recalls 12-day-and-night memories of Dien Bien Phu in the air
Vietnam International Travel Mart kicks off in Da Nang
Vietnam International Travel Mart kicks off in Da Nang

VOV.VN - The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) kicked off on December 9 in the central city of Da Nang.

Vietnam International Travel Mart kicks off in Da Nang
Modern Vietnamese military weapons exhibited at defence expo
Modern Vietnamese military weapons exhibited at defence expo

VOV.VN - An array of military equipment and weapons belonging to the Vietnam People’s Army are currently on display at the debut Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022 (Vietnam Defence 2022) which is underway in Hanoi.

Modern Vietnamese military weapons exhibited at defence expo
Miss Tourism World contestants eager to discover Hanoi flower village
Miss Tourism World contestants eager to discover Hanoi flower village

VOV.VN - As many as 71 contestants competing at the Miss Tourism World 2022 beauty pageant enjoyed a wonderful trip to Me Linh village on the outskirts of Hanoi capital on December 8 to visit a flower festival.

Miss Tourism World contestants eager to discover Hanoi flower village
Year-end hot air balloon festival enthralls visitors in HCM City
Year-end hot air balloon festival enthralls visitors in HCM City

VOV.VN - A hot-air balloon festival was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on December 8, offering local residents and tourists the chance to see the country’s most populous and largest economic hub from above.

Year-end hot air balloon festival enthralls visitors in HCM City
Impressive performance of Su-30MK2 fighters at Vietnam Defence 2022
Impressive performance of Su-30MK2 fighters at Vietnam Defence 2022

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Air Force's Su-30MK2 fighters put on an impressive flying display at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022 in Hanoi on December 8.

Impressive performance of Su-30MK2 fighters at Vietnam Defence 2022
PM Chinh attends Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022
PM Chinh attends Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh participated in the inauguration ceremony of the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022 (Vietnam Defence 2022) in Hanoi on December 8.

PM Chinh attends Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022
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 Christmas.

Colorful Christmas decorations brighten up Ho Chi Minh City
Unique trips showcase local landscapes and culture to Miss Tourism World finalists
Unique trips showcase local landscapes and culture to Miss Tourism World finalists

VOV.VN - A total of 51 contestants of the Miss Tourism World 2022 pageant have toured around several significant sightseeing spots in the northern region while participating in the final round of the international beauty competition which is being held in Vietnam.

Unique trips showcase local landscapes and culture to Miss Tourism World finalists
Lowland areas of Thua Thien-Hue province hit by flooding
Lowland areas of Thua Thien-Hue province hit by flooding

VOV.VN - Lowland areas throughout the central province of Thua Thien-Hue were left flooded on December 6 following a period of heavy rainfall earlier in the week coupled with the release of water by local reservoirs.

Lowland areas of Thua Thien-Hue province hit by flooding
Worst fires and explosions in Vietnam in 2022
Worst fires and explosions in Vietnam in 2022

VOV.VN - This year has seen the number of fires and explosions decline by 25.11%, despite the number of deaths rising by 22.09% compared to the same period from last year, according to details given by the Ministry of Public Security.

Worst fires and explosions in Vietnam in 2022
Discovering Phin Ho upland market in northern Vietnam
Discovering Phin Ho upland market in northern Vietnam

VOV.VN - Situated in Nam Po district in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, Phin Ho market has opened following a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, attracting many local residents and tourists visiting the site.

Discovering Phin Ho upland market in northern Vietnam
Hanoi exhibition marks aerial victory of the 1972 Dien Bien Phu battle
Hanoi exhibition marks aerial victory of the 1972 Dien Bien Phu battle

VOV.VN - An exhibition opened on December 5 in Hanoi to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's victory in the so-called battle of Dien Bien Phu in the Air in December 1972, resulting in a halt to American air raids on the capital during the Vietnam War.

Hanoi exhibition marks aerial victory of the 1972 Dien Bien Phu battle
Vietnamese Ao Dai honoured at Hanoi festival
Vietnamese Ao Dai honoured at Hanoi festival

VOV.VN - Young designer Vu Thao Giang introduced a collection of Ao Dai, a traditional long dress of Vietnam, kick-starting the 2022 Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai festival oon December 2.

Vietnamese Ao Dai honoured at Hanoi festival
Young people flock to white reed field in Long Bien district for romantic photos
Young people flock to white reed field in Long Bien district for romantic photos

VOV.VN - The embankment that runs alongside the Red river in Long Bien district of Hanoi is bustling these days due to many young people snapping photos that show white reeds in full bloom.

Young people flock to white reed field in Long Bien district for romantic photos
Hanoi FC claim multiple prizes at V-League 1 awards
Hanoi FC claim multiple prizes at V-League 1 awards

VOV.VN - Hanoi FC captain Van Quyet and his team won the most awards during a ceremony to mark the end of the 2022 V.League 1 season held on December 1 in Hanoi.

Hanoi FC claim multiple prizes at V-League 1 awards
Hanoians bundle up as northern region hit by cold snap
Hanoians bundle up as northern region hit by cold snap

VOV.VN - The coldest spell since the beginning of winter this year 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 as northern region hit by cold snap
Streets of Hanoi covered in stunning wild pear flowers ahead of Tet
Streets of Hanoi covered in stunning wild pear flowers ahead of Tet

VOV.VN - White wild pear flowers have started to dominate the Quang An flower market in Tay Ho district and on several streets throughout Hanoi, with nearly two months to go until the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Streets of Hanoi covered in stunning wild pear flowers ahead of Tet
Local and foreign beauties model at Harper's Bazaar Star Awards 2022
Local and foreign beauties model at Harper's Bazaar Star Awards 2022

VOV.VN - Lalela Mswane, Miss Supranational 2022, joined with H’Hen Nie, a Top 5 finisher at Miss Universe 2018, to model the latest collection by designer Tuyet Le who was honoured at the Harper's Bazaar Star Awards 2022 ceremony held on November 30 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Local and foreign beauties model at Harper's Bazaar Star Awards 2022
Dortmund footballers excited to discover Hanoi
Dortmund footballers excited to discover Hanoi

VOV.VN - Following their arrival in Hanoi, players of Bundesliga FC Borussia Dortmund enjoyed a cyclo tour around the Vietnamese capital and explored some famous sightseeing spots ahead of their friendly match against hosts Vietnam on November 30.

Dortmund footballers excited to discover Hanoi
Borussia Dortmund football stars play friendly against VN children
Borussia Dortmund football stars play friendly against VN children

VOV.VN - Football stars of Bundesliga FC Borussia Dortmund held an exchange and friendly match with Vietnamese children in Hanoi on November 29.

Borussia Dortmund football stars play friendly against VN children