SEA Games 31: Vietnam claims historic gold in men’s table tennis singles
SEA Games 31: Vietnam claims historic gold in men’s table tennis singles

VOV.VN - Local table tennis player Nguyen Duc Tuan won a gold medal for Vietnam in the men’s singles event on May 20 at Hai Duong competition hall following a 19 year wait since the nation’s last success in the event back at SEA Games 22.

SEA Games 31: Vietnam claims historic gold in men’s table tennis singles
Hanoi Cuisine and Craft Village Tourism Festival celebrates SEA Games 31
Hanoi Cuisine and Craft Village Tourism Festival celebrates SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Cuisine and Craft Village Tourism Festival 2022 opened on Le Quang Dao Street near the My Dinh National Stadium in the capital on May 20 as part of various tourism promotion activities being held for the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Hanoi Cuisine and Craft Village Tourism Festival celebrates SEA Games 31
Impressive celebration moments captured at SEA Games 31
Impressive celebration moments captured at SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - Swimmers basking in the joy of victory serve to create some memorable moments at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) in Vietnam.

Impressive celebration moments captured at SEA Games 31
PM Chinh welcomes Singaporean parliament speaker in Hanoi
PM Chinh welcomes Singaporean parliament speaker in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a special reception for Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Tan Chuan-Jin on May 20, who is in Hanoi for an official visit to Vietnam.

PM Chinh welcomes Singaporean parliament speaker in Hanoi
Thai Nguyen listed among top 6 best places globally to enjoy tea
Thai Nguyen listed among top 6 best places globally to enjoy tea

VOV.VN - Marking International Tea Day on May 21, travel website Booking.com has unveiled a list of the top six must-visit destinations around the world for travelers to dive into the historical and cultural values of tea, with the northern province of Thai Nguyen featured in the list.

Thai Nguyen listed among top 6 best places globally to enjoy tea
Wrestling team brings home 17 golds at SEA Games 31
Wrestling team brings home 17 golds at SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - Vietnamese wrestlers dominated the six weight categories ranging from 60kg to 130kg at the Gia Lam Competition Hall located on the outskirts of Hanoi, pocketing a total of 17 gold medals and one silver medal in the process, marking a successful SEA Games for the sport.

Wrestling team brings home 17 golds at SEA Games 31
SEA Games 31 athletes eager to explore VN tourist destinations
SEA Games 31 athletes eager to explore VN tourist destinations

VOV.VN - After a stressful time training and competing at SEA Games 31, many international athletes seek to spend some time relaxing by discovering tourist attractions across Vietnam.

SEA Games 31 athletes eager to explore VN tourist destinations
Exquisite talent on show at SEA Games 31’s artistic gymnastics
Exquisite talent on show at SEA Games 31’s artistic gymnastics

VOV.VN - Gymnasts left a positive impression on spectators on the first competition day of the artistic gymnastics held on May 18 at the Quan Ngua Gymnasium in Hanoi.

Exquisite talent on show at SEA Games 31’s artistic gymnastics
PM Chinh’s working trip to US in the spotlight
PM Chinh’s working trip to US in the spotlight

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met a number of US and ASEAN leaders as well as leaders of international organisations during his May 11-17 working visit to the United States and the UN headquarters to garner support for Vietnam’s development goals.

PM Chinh’s working trip to US in the spotlight
SEA Games delegates greatly impressed with Ha Long Bay
SEA Games delegates greatly impressed with Ha Long Bay

VOV.VN - Members of the organising committee and Chinese chess referees taking part in the ongoing SEA Games 31 events have paid a visit to Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

SEA Games delegates greatly impressed with Ha Long Bay
Major activities of PM Chinh during ASEAN-US special summit
Major activities of PM Chinh during ASEAN-US special summit

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Washington D.C. on May 11 and attended the ASEAN-US special summit two days later, following are five of the Vietnamese Government leader’s major activities in the United States.

Major activities of PM Chinh during ASEAN-US special summit
Festival honouring President Ho Chi Minh opens in Nghe An
Festival honouring President Ho Chi Minh opens in Nghe An

VOV.VN - The Lang Sen (Lotus Village) festival 2022 officially kicked off in the central province of Nghe An on May 17 as part of activities marking the 132nd birthday of President Ho Chi Minh.

Festival honouring President Ho Chi Minh opens in Nghe An
Local swimmers set record in men's freestyle relay event at SEA Games 31
Local swimmers set record in men's freestyle relay event at SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese swimming team smashed the competition record in the men's freestyle 4x200m relay event at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), with a time of 7 minutes 16 seconds 31, winning a gold medal on the evening of May 17.

Local swimmers set record in men's freestyle relay event at SEA Games 31
Dancesport performances excite crowds at SEA Games 31
Dancesport performances excite crowds at SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - Dancesport performances brought a festive atmosphere to Long Bien District Sporting Hall in Hanoi over the past two days of the ongoing regional sporting event – SEA Games 31.

Dancesport performances excite crowds at SEA Games 31
Vietnam introduces scenic spots through traditional long dress
Vietnam introduces scenic spots through traditional long dress

VOV.VN - Vietnamese models have strutted down the catwalk, popularizing the beauty of various tourist destinations of localities printed on Ao Dai (traditional long dress) during the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2022 taking place from May 14-17.

Vietnam introduces scenic spots through traditional long dress
Locals bundle up as rare cold spell hits Hanoi
Locals bundle up as rare cold spell hits Hanoi

VOV.VN - A sudden cold spell which is considered a weather phenomenon, particularly as such cold temperatures have rarely been seen in May over the past 40 years, forced many citizens of Hanoi to wear an extra layer of clothing on May 16.

Locals bundle up as rare cold spell hits Hanoi
Greek President receives warm welcome in Vietnam
Greek President receives warm welcome in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted an official welcome ceremony on May 16 at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi for Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou who is currently making a five-day visit to the nation.

Greek President receives warm welcome in Vietnam
Buddhists celebrate Lord Buddha’s birthday in Hanoi
Buddhists celebrate Lord Buddha’s birthday in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The Patronage Council and Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha solemnly held a ritual at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on May 15 to observe the 2,565th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.

Buddhists celebrate Lord Buddha’s birthday in Hanoi
Red Flamboyant Flower Festival kicks off in Hai Phong
Red Flamboyant Flower Festival kicks off in Hai Phong

VOV.VN - The Hoa Phuong Do (Red Flamboyant Flower) Festival 2022 officially opened in the northern port city of Hai Phong on May 13 to mark 67 years of the city’s Liberation Day.

Red Flamboyant Flower Festival kicks off in Hai Phong
PM Chinh attends banquet hosted by US President Joe Biden
PM Chinh attends banquet hosted by US President Joe Biden

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined other ASEAN leaders to participate in a banquet hosted by US President Joe Biden in Washington D.C. on May 12 evening as part of the ongoing ASEAN – US special summit.

PM Chinh attends banquet hosted by US President Joe Biden
SEA Games 31 officially opens in grand style
SEA Games 31 officially opens in grand style

VOV.VN - A grand opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) got underway at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on May 12 evening, featuring special art performances.

SEA Games 31 officially opens in grand style
HCM City pagodas well-decorated ahead of Lord Buddha's 2566th Birthday
HCM City pagodas well-decorated ahead of Lord Buddha's 2566th Birthday

VOV.VN - Many pagodas throughout Ho Chi Minh City have been decorated with flags, flowers, and lanterns in honour of the 2566th birthday of the Buddha which falls on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month, or May 15 this year.

HCM City pagodas well-decorated ahead of Lord Buddha's 2566th Birthday
Discover unique Khuoi Ky stone village in Cao Bang
Discover unique Khuoi Ky stone village in Cao Bang

VOV.VN - The northern province of Cao Bang is renowned for being home to a number of attractive destinations, including Khuoi Ky ancient stone village, a traditional village belonging to the Tay people.

Discover unique Khuoi Ky stone village in Cao Bang
Foreign athletes flock to Hanoi for SEA Games 31
Foreign athletes flock to Hanoi for SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - Hundreds of foreign athletes and referees landed at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 11 ahead of their participation in various competitions at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Foreign athletes flock to Hanoi for SEA Games 31
SEA Games 31 flag-hoisting ceremony solemnly held in Hanoi
SEA Games 31 flag-hoisting ceremony solemnly held in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A flag-hoisting ceremony for the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) took place at the My Dinh National Sports Complex in Hanoi on May 11 to welcome sports delegations from across Southeast Asia to SEA Games 31 and to encourage the sportsmanship of competing athletes.

SEA Games 31 flag-hoisting ceremony solemnly held in Hanoi
Vietnam holds final rehearsal for SEA Games 31 opening
Vietnam holds final rehearsal for SEA Games 31 opening

VOV.VN - A rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) was held at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on May 10 evening.

Vietnam holds final rehearsal for SEA Games 31 opening
Hundreds of houses in Bac Giang inundated by flood water
Hundreds of houses in Bac Giang inundated by flood water

VOV.VN - Hundreds of homes in Luc Ngan district of the northern province of Bac Giang have been left submerged in flood water following a period of torrential rain.

Hundreds of houses in Bac Giang inundated by flood water
Lord Buddha's 2566th Birthday celebration solemnly held in Hue
Lord Buddha's 2566th Birthday celebration solemnly held in Hue

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Buddhism Sangha Executive Council of Thua Thien-Hue province hosted a ceremony on the bank of the Huong (Perfume) River on May 8 evening to celebrate the 2566th birthday of Lord Buddha.

Lord Buddha's 2566th Birthday celebration solemnly held in Hue
Hanoi streets adorned with banners to welcome SEA Games 31
Hanoi streets adorned with banners to welcome SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - These days, a number of major streets in Hanoi capital are tinted with national flags, banners, and posters to celebrate the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) due to take place in Vietnam from May 12-23.

Hanoi streets adorned with banners to welcome SEA Games 31
Lilies adorn streets of Hanoi
Lilies adorn streets of Hanoi

VOV.VN - Lilies can usually be viewed as a symbol of April in the capital, with street vendors putting them up for sale on roads throughout Hanoi.

Lilies adorn streets of Hanoi