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
Hot air balloon festival takes to the skies above Ha Tinh
Hot air balloon festival takes to the skies above Ha Tinh

VOV.VN - A hot air balloon festival with the theme of "Sao La - Asian Unicorn" opened in Vu Quang district in the central province of Ha Tinh province on the morning of May 7.

Hot air balloon festival takes to the skies above Ha Tinh
Impressive Vietnam U23s in stellar win against U23 Indonesia at SEA Games 31
Impressive Vietnam U23s in stellar win against U23 Indonesia at SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s U23 side performed well on May 6 as they trounced Indonesia 3-0 in the second match of Group A in the men’s football event at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). Here are some impressive images snapped during the course of the fixture.

Impressive Vietnam U23s in stellar win against U23 Indonesia at SEA Games 31
SEA Games 31 torch relay held in Hanoi
SEA Games 31 torch relay held in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Eleven athletes representing 11 regional countries at the 31st SEA Games on May 6 afternoon participated in a torch relay for the games.

SEA Games 31 torch relay held in Hanoi
Exquisite venues ready for SEA Games 31 in Quang Ninh
Exquisite venues ready for SEA Games 31 in Quang Ninh

VOV.VN - Playing host to seven sports at the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), the northeastern province of Quang Ninh has upgraded facilities to serve the largest regional sporting event.

Exquisite venues ready for SEA Games 31 in Quang Ninh
Media press center ready for SEA Games 31
Media press center ready for SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - Workers are putting the finishing touches on the Media Press Center (MPC) and the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) to serve local and foreign reporters who will cover stories at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Media press center ready for SEA Games 31
Bac Ninh gears up for SEA Games 31
Bac Ninh gears up for SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - The northern province of Bac Ninh will host the venues for four sports for the upcoming SEA Games 31, with the locality now having completed all preparations ahead of the regional biennial tournament.

Bac Ninh gears up for SEA Games 31
Thien Truong Stadium ready for men’s football competitions at SEA Games 31
Thien Truong Stadium ready for men’s football competitions at SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - Situated in the northern province of Nam Dinh, Thien Truong Stadium has completed its final preparations ahead of hosting matches in the men’s football event at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Thien Truong Stadium ready for men’s football competitions at SEA Games 31
Local karate team targets four golds at SEA Games 31
Local karate team targets four golds at SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - The national karate team is confident of winning four gold medals at the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) which will be hosted this month by Vietnam.

Local karate team targets four golds at SEA Games 31
Regional football teams arrive ahead of SEA Games 31
Regional football teams arrive ahead of SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - The national football teams of Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, and the Philippines have arrived in Vietnam as they get preparations underway for the men’s football competitions set to take place from May 6 to May 22.

Regional football teams arrive ahead of SEA Games 31
Unique ceramics museum in Hanoi attracts visitors
Unique ceramics museum in Hanoi attracts visitors

VOV.VN - A ceramics museum in Bat Trang craft village has been built in a shape inspired by local turntables and ancient kilns, quickly becoming a popular tourist destination in Hanoi.

Unique ceramics museum in Hanoi attracts visitors
Admire K50 Waterfall - a magnificent beauty site in Gia Lai
Admire K50 Waterfall - a magnificent beauty site in Gia Lai

VOV.VN - K50 Waterfall, also known as Hang En waterfall, has earned the nickname ‘the fairy of the forest’.

Admire K50 Waterfall - a magnificent beauty site in Gia Lai
Visitors enjoy appetizing seafood on Sam Son beach
Visitors enjoy appetizing seafood on Sam Son beach

VOV.VN - Thousands of tourists have flocked to Sam Son beach in the central province of Thanh Hoa, both to admire the pristine natural beauty of the area and to sample some of the mouth-watering seafood on offer.

Visitors enjoy appetizing seafood on Sam Son beach