Local elderly man with five-metre long hair among strangest photos of the year
Local elderly man with five-metre long hair among strangest photos of the year

VOV.VN - Each year news organisation Reuters releases a collection of mind-boggling images, the photos from this year include a number of bizarre snaps, with a Vietnamese old man with hair that stretches for five metres among them.

Local elderly man with five-metre long hair among strangest photos of the year
Festive Christmas decorations light up streets of Hanoi
Festive Christmas decorations light up streets of Hanoi

VOV.VN - Shopping malls throughout the capital have been getting into the festive spirit by brightly adorning their buildings with an array of colourful decorations as a way of commemorating the upcoming Christmas celebrations.

Festive Christmas decorations light up streets of Hanoi
Vietnamese folklore in the heart of Hanoi capital
Vietnamese folklore in the heart of Hanoi capital

VOV.VN - A cultural festival is taking place in Hanoi capital, offering local residents and visitors a chance to discover Vietnam’s folklore.

Vietnamese folklore in the heart of Hanoi capital
Top spots across central Vietnam to celebrate New Year’s Eve
Top spots across central Vietnam to celebrate New Year’s Eve

VOV.VN - Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, and Phu Yen are among the leading suggestions of places in Vietnam’s central region in which travelers can enjoy a break to during the upcoming New Year holiday.

Top spots across central Vietnam to celebrate New Year’s Eve
National Patriotic Emulation Congress opens in Hanoi
National Patriotic Emulation Congress opens in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The opening ceremony of the 10th National Patriotic Emulation Congress took place in Hanoi on December 10 amid the presence of Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, along with various other Party and State leaders.

National Patriotic Emulation Congress opens in Hanoi
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic sees Tan Thanh border gate market fall quiet
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic sees Tan Thanh border gate market fall quiet

VOV.VN - A traditional market at Tan Thanh border gate in the northern province of Lang Son appears quiet these days amid fears surrounding the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), although business has started to pick up ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic sees Tan Thanh border gate market fall quiet
National team launch training camp in Hanoi
National team launch training camp in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese men’s national football team participated in a fiercely competitive training session in Hanoi on December 9 with the squad making preparations ahead of a number of upcoming international competitions which will take place in 2021.

National team launch training camp in Hanoi
A closer look at seven record-holding pagodas nationwide
A closer look at seven record-holding pagodas nationwide

VOV.VN - Vietnam boasts a number of pagodas that hold records locally and regionally for amazing things. Let’s take a tour around seven of them to discover how each site achieves such amazing feats.

A closer look at seven record-holding pagodas nationwide
A tour of Buon Ma Thuot city in Central Highlands
A tour of Buon Ma Thuot city in Central Highlands

VOV.VN - Located in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak, Buon Ma Thuot city is not only famous for local coffee, but also for offering visitors the chance to enjoy other attractions.

A tour of Buon Ma Thuot city in Central Highlands
Underprivileged residents work on cold nights
Underprivileged residents work on cold nights

VOV.VN - With the capital enduring the coldest period of the year, local residents who must work late and into the early morning when temperatures fall to their lowest, do not let the chilly conditions stop them from earning a living.

Underprivileged residents work on cold nights
Collection by designer Minh Ha concludes Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020
Collection by designer Minh Ha concludes Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020

VOV.VN - The unveiling of a special collection by local designer Hoang Minh Ha has marked the conclusion of Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020 in Ho Chi Minh City, leaving a positive impression on those in attendance.

Collection by designer Minh Ha concludes Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020
Exciting wedding of Dao ethnic group in north Vietnam
Exciting wedding of Dao ethnic group in north Vietnam

VOV.VN - Although recent years have seen wedding ceremonies conducted by the Dao Lo Gang ethnic group in the northern province of Thai Nguyen become simplified, they still feature many aspects of the traditional ritual.

Exciting wedding of Dao ethnic group in north Vietnam
Ao Dai honoured at Vietnam International Fashion Week
Ao Dai honoured at Vietnam International Fashion Week

VOV.VN - Renowned local designer Bao Bao unveiled his latest Ao Dai fashion collection to those in attendance at Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020 which recently took place in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ao Dai honoured at Vietnam International Fashion Week
Early New Year festival of Cong ethnic people
Early New Year festival of Cong ethnic people

VOV.VN - The Cong ethnic people in the northwestern region of Vietnam celebrate their Tet (New Year) festival, locally known as Tet hoa mao ga or Cockscomb flower Tet), in the 11th lunar month, praying for a new bumper crop harvest in the new year. Let’s discover local people’s distinctive cultural identity of the festival.

Early New Year festival of Cong ethnic people
Top places to celebrate Christmas in Vietnam
Top places to celebrate Christmas in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Hanoi, Sa Pa, and Da Lat are among the leading suggestions for tourists who are looking to enjoy the upcoming Christmas holidays in the country.

Top places to celebrate Christmas in Vietnam
Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020 opens in HCM City
Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020 opens in HCM City

VOV.VN - A large number of local models took to the catwalk to mark the launch of Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020 which kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on December 3.

Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020 opens in HCM City
Dak Lak, Dak Nong provinces endure serious flooding despite halt in rain
Dak Lak, Dak Nong provinces endure serious flooding despite halt in rain

VOV.VN - Although rain in the Central Highland provinces of Dak Lak and Dak Nong has stopped, serious flooding has hit many residential areas in the provinces, leaving plenty of homes in deep floodwater.

Dak Lak, Dak Nong provinces endure serious flooding despite halt in rain
Hanoi street sees upturn in Xmas buildup
Hanoi street sees upturn in Xmas buildup

VOV.VN - With Christmas drawing near, Hang Ma street in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter is starting to see an increase in trade, with a number of shops putting various different types of decorations on display.

Hanoi street sees upturn in Xmas buildup
HCM City schools step up disinfection efforts amid COVID-19 fears
HCM City schools step up disinfection efforts amid COVID-19 fears

VOV.VN - Many schools throughout Ho Chi Minh City, including Phu Dinh primary school in District 6, have thoroughly disinfected their entire premises once all students finish school hours, in order to ensure safety amid fears surrounding the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

HCM City schools step up disinfection efforts amid COVID-19 fears
Residents of HCM City rush to buy face masks amid COVID-19 fears
Residents of HCM City rush to buy face masks amid COVID-19 fears

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has seen plenty of local people head out to purchase face masks once again following the detection of new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the community.

Residents of HCM City rush to buy face masks amid COVID-19 fears
Hanoians keen to buy fresh pine trees as Christmas comes near
Hanoians keen to buy fresh pine trees as Christmas comes near

VOV.VN - Fresh pine trees have become a popular choice for Christmas decorations as the countdown to the festive season gets underway. Local people in Hanoi are keen to purchase the trees due to their natural scent and diverse range of designs.

Hanoians keen to buy fresh pine trees as Christmas comes near
Local designers debut Ao Dai collections for ASEAN festive day
Local designers debut Ao Dai collections for ASEAN festive day

VOV.VN - Models from all 10 ASEAN nations and five other countries recently participated in a fashion show of Ao Dai, a traditional Vietnamese long dress, in Hanoi which was held as part of ASEAN festive day.

Local designers debut Ao Dai collections for ASEAN festive day
A day out to discover Cai Rang floating market
A day out to discover Cai Rang floating market

VOV.VN - Located in the Mekong River Delta, the magnificent Cai Rang floating market can be considered a typical feature of the local area that attracts plenty of visitors each day.

A day out to discover Cai Rang floating market
Ao Dai Festival excites crowds in Hanoi
Ao Dai Festival excites crowds in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Up to 500 women and girls donning colourful traditional outfits participated in a vibrant parade for the Ao Dai Festival which took place in Hanoi on November 29.

Ao Dai Festival excites crowds in Hanoi
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic leaves Hoi An quiet amid tourism season
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic leaves Hoi An quiet amid tourism season

VOV.VN - Visitors to Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere these days due to a downturn in the tourism industry caused by the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), indeed, there are few queues to take photographs and guests can enjoy discounts on tourism services.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic leaves Hoi An quiet amid tourism season
Tam Giac Mach Flower Festival 2020 kicks off in Ha Giang province
Tam Giac Mach Flower Festival 2020 kicks off in Ha Giang province

VOV.VN - The sixth version of the Tam Giac Mach (Buckwheat) Flower Festival opened in the northwest province of Ha Giang on November 28 as a means of commemorating the 10th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of the Dong Van Karst Plateau as a global geopark.

Tam Giac Mach Flower Festival 2020 kicks off in Ha Giang province
Hanoians bundle up as capital endures first cold period of the winter
Hanoians bundle up as capital endures first cold period of the winter

VOV.VN - The first cold spell of the winter has forced the residents of Hanoi 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 capital endures first cold period of the winter
No Black Friday shopping spree recorded in Vietnam this year
No Black Friday shopping spree recorded in Vietnam this year

VOV.VN - The negative impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic appears to have dampened the enthusiasm of consumers in Hanoi for this year’s Black Friday promotional sales.

No Black Friday shopping spree recorded in Vietnam this year
Park calls up young hopefuls for training
Park calls up young hopefuls for training

VOV.VN - Park Hang-seo, the head coach of the Vietnam football team, has called up a total of 37 footballers to the men’s senior team for a training camp in December. Here are the squad’s youngest players.

Park calls up young hopefuls for training
Moc Chau Plateau - an ideal tourist destination in northern Vietnam
Moc Chau Plateau - an ideal tourist destination in northern Vietnam

VOV.VN - Situated approximately 200 km northwest of Hanoi capital, Moc Chau is one of the most pristine and beautiful plateaus throughout the northern mountainous region.

Moc Chau Plateau - an ideal tourist destination in northern Vietnam