VOV.VN - Indonesian President Joko Widodo hosted an official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage at presidential palace in the city of Bogor, West Java, Indonesia on December 22.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam national men's football team enjoyed their first victory at the AFF Cup 2022 after thrashing Laos 6-0 in their opening game which took place on December 21 in the Laotian capital of Vientiane.

VOV.VN - Navy Region 4 ships carrying officers, soldiers, journalists, as well as a haul of New Year gifts departed from Cam Ranh military port in the central province of Khanh Hoa on December 21 for the Truong Sa archipelago, known internationally as the Spratly Islands.

VOV.VN - With Christmas just around the corner, a bustling atmosphere has descended on Ho Chi Minh City, attracting crowds of youngsters who come to enjoy the festive season.

VOV.VN - Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has been packed with people over recent days, with a numbers of flights and check-in counters being added in order to serve the increasing number of passengers as the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, is just one month away.

VOV.VN - Over 100 images detailing the activities of Da Lat flower festivals held a total of eight times in history are currently being displayed at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat city in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong.

VOV.VN - Renowned singer and Grammy Award winning artist Christina Aguilera of the United States posted about her 42nd birthday celebrations in Ha Long Bay on December 20, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Ahead of the New Year artisan Nguyen Tan Phat of Duong Lam village in Son Tay town of Hanoi is busy with a project to make cat sculptures to welcome in the New Year, with 2023 being the Year of the Cat according to the Vietnamese zodiac calendar.

VOV.VN - With Christmas rapidly approaching, the streets of Hanoi are currently embracing a bustling vibe with beautifully-decorated shopping malls, supermarkets, hotels, squares, and churches.

VOV.VN - Gardeners growing peaches in Nhat Tan village and kumquat trees in Tu Lien village in Tay Ho district of Hanoi are busy preparing thousands of peach roots and kumquat pots to be sold at markets ahead of the Lunar New Year or Tet.

VOV.VN - Local people have been forced to don extra coats and light bonfires throughout the capital amid freezing conditions.

VOV.VN - Thousands of local and international tourists flocked to Ta Hien street in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter on the night of December 18 in order to watch the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup between France and Argentina.

VOV.VN - Despite there still being more than a month until the start of the Lunar New Year Festival, known locally as Tet, peach flower blossoms can be found on sale at Quang An flower market.

VOV.VN - Coach Park Hang-seo and his players of the Vietnam national team flew to Vientiane (Laos) on December 17 to prepare their opening game of the AFF Cup 2022 with their hosts in the next four days.

VOV.VN - The mountain peak of Fansipan, the highest in Vietnam and Indochina, saw ice and frost as temperatures fell below zero on December 17.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.