VOV.VN - A culinary festival themed “Hue – the capital of gastronomy” officially opened at Tu Tuong Park in the former imperial city of Hue on the evening of April 30.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a State-level ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on May 1 to welcome Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio who is on an official working visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A flag-raising ceremony was held at the Hien Luong-Ben Hai special national monument in Vinh Linh district, Quang Tri province, on April 30 to mark the 47th anniversary of the Liberation of South Vietnam and National Reunification Day.

VOV.VN - Helio Night Market, the largest site selling food in the central city of Da Nang, reopened to visitors on April 29 following a long suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Thousands of revellers danced to the music and immersed themselves in the festive atmosphere when the Ha Long Carnival 2022 was held on April 29 evening, kickstarting the start of the tourism year in Quang Ninh.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on April 29-30 conditionally paroled and reduced imprisonment term for many prison inmates on Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30).

VOV.VN - Coffee shops situated along the railway line in Hanoi have resumed business activities after more than two years of closure due to the national COVID-19 fight.

VOV.VN - The streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been vibrantly decorated with colourful national flags and banners in preparation for celebrations of the 47th anniversary of the Liberation of the South of Vietnam and National Reunification Day on April 30.

VOV.VN - A broad array of diverse activities are being launched across the country in celebration of the upcoming National Reunification Day and International Labour Day. Let’s take a look at some of the exciting events.

VOV.VN - Quang Ninh province, which is home to the UNESCO world heritage site Ha Long Bay, debuted its nightlife cruise service on the night of April 28 as the locality seeks to revive its tourism industry.

VOV.VN - Head coach Park Hang-seo has called up 40 players to the Vietnam U23 squad ahead of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), including several U23 talents who can play in different positions.

VOV.VN - Stretching for a total of 1.4 km, Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Thiem 2 Bridge which runs over the Sai Gon River between District 1 and Thu Duc City is to open to traffic on April 28.

VOV.VN - Leaders of the Party, State, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) laid wreaths on April 27 at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in tribute to the late President to mark the 47th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day on April 30.

VOV.VN - A deployment ceremony for the nation’s Engineering Unit Rotation 1 and Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 participating in UN missions was held on April 27 in Hanoi amid the presence of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

VOV.VN - Tran Thi Ai Loan was crowned Mrs Vietnam Global 2022 after beating off competition from models from 22 countries worldwide in the pageant’s grand final held on April 26 in Da Nang.

VOV.VN - Workers are putting final touches to the refurbishment of the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, including assembling the stage and installing equipment on the pitch, to make it ready for the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) in early May.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Quang Ninh hosted a unique Ao Dai (traditional long dress) show on April 23, attracting foreign ambassadors and representatives of international organisations in the country, as well as artists and models.

VOV.VN - The leading 38 contenders of the Miss World Vietnam 2022 pageant were selected on April 24 during the preliminary final held in the northern province of Thai Nguyen.

VOV.VN - A night street zone around Hue Imperial Citadel City, a UNESCO-recognised World Cultural Heritage, was launched on April 22 at Ngo Mon Square in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, with crowds of excited residents and tourists descending on the location.

VOV.VN - Residents of the Central Highland province of Kon Tum were treated to the spectacle of 25 colourful hot-air balloons flying overhead on April 23, in a festival designed to promote local tourism services.

VOV.VN - Hanoi’s famous walking streets, Tam Chuc pagoda, and Ha Long Bay are among the leading tourist spots introduced on the fanpage of the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

VOV.VN - Hoa Bun (crateva nurvala flowers) tree in Dinh Thon village of Nam Tu Liem district in Hanoi can be seen in full bloom during spring, with the tree featuring wonderful bright yellow flowers, attracting plenty of visitors keen to take photographs and keep memories.

VOV.VN - The streets and public places around Hanoi have been beautifully decorated in a bid to create a jubilant atmosphere, thereby reflecting the hospitability of the host country ahead of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

VOV.VN - Located in the northern midland province of Phu Tho, the Viet Tri Stadium has made its final preparations before hosting men’s football matches in the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) from May 6 to May 22.

VOV.VN - The Top 64 finalists of Miss World Vietnam 2022 participated in the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest show on April 17 - 18 in Thai Nguyen province as part of a sub-contest aimed at seeking the Miss Fashion winner.

VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a welcome ceremony and held talks with Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha Om Birla and his entourage on April 19 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - A total of 1,000 artists are currently holding rehearsals to prepare for the opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) which is scheduled to take place on May 12 at the My Dinh National Stadium.

VOV.VN - The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre held a ceremony on April 17 to mark the institution receiving two Nguyen Dynasty artifacts dating back to the 19th century. , including a mandarin hat and a dress that had been donated by Sunshine Group.

VOV.VN - The 2022 Hue Kite Festival is currently getting underway in the former imperial city of Hue (central Vietnam) to honour the traditional craft of kite making which has existed in the locality for centuries.

VOV.VN - The World Cat Federation (WCF) National Cat show was held on April 17, featuring the participation of 150 pedigree cats from the largest cat farms throughout the northern region of Vietnam.