Hanoi gardeners prepare kumquat trees ahead of Tet
Hanoi gardeners prepare kumquat trees ahead of Tet

VOV.VN - With Tet fast approaching, gardeners in Tu Lien kumquat village in Tay Ho district of Hanoi are busily preparing kumquat trees ahead of the start of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Hanoi gardeners prepare kumquat trees ahead of Tet
Phu Quoc ahead of becoming first Vietnamese island city
Phu Quoc ahead of becoming first Vietnamese island city

VOV.VN - With Phu Quoc district poised to become the country’s first island city from March 1 following its recognition as a new city in Kien Giang province, let’s discover the city before it becomes an important national landmark.

Phu Quoc ahead of becoming first Vietnamese island city
Mu Cang Chai hosts first Banh Day pounding festival
Mu Cang Chai hosts first Banh Day pounding festival

VOV.VN - The debut Banh Day festival was held between January 1 – 3 in the mountainous district of Mu Cang Chai in the northern province of Yen Bai as part of celebrations for the local delicacy, attracting numerous tourists following the New Year holiday.

Mu Cang Chai hosts first Banh Day pounding festival
Huge crowds gather to enjoy Ha Long winter carnival
Huge crowds gather to enjoy Ha Long winter carnival

VOV.VN - Thousands of tourists have flocked to Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh to celebrate New Year’s Day on January 1 and also to attend the city’s famous Winter Carnival.

Huge crowds gather to enjoy Ha Long winter carnival
Vegetables, tea left frozen in northern mountainous province
Vegetables, tea left frozen in northern mountainous province

VOV.VN - A blanket of ice and frost has spread throughout many northern mountainous districts in Moc Chau of Son La province during the opening days of the New Year, with temperatures dropping to as low as one degree Celsius.

Vegetables, tea left frozen in northern mountainous province
Sa Pa represents ideal venue for cloud hunters during New Year holiday
Sa Pa represents ideal venue for cloud hunters during New Year holiday

VOV.VN - The northern town of Sa Pa can be considered an ideal destination for cloud hunters to visit during the start of 2021, with travelers to the area able to fully immerse themselves in a sea of clouds whilst enjoying scenic views.

Sa Pa represents ideal venue for cloud hunters during New Year holiday
Vietnamese revellers ring in New Year 2021
Vietnamese revellers ring in New Year 2021

VOV.VN - Vietnamese people in big cities across the country like Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Hanoi capital gathered at key venues to ring in a new year with music, dancing and fireworks. 

Vietnamese revellers ring in New Year 2021
Bus stations crowded as people head home on New Year’s Eve
Bus stations crowded as people head home on New Year’s Eve

VOV.VN - Thousands of people have been flocking to bus stations throughout Hanoi on December 31 as they are about to return home in order to celebrate New Year’s Eve with their families.

Bus stations crowded as people head home on New Year’s Eve
Sa Pa left covered in frost as extreme cold spell hits
Sa Pa left covered in frost as extreme cold spell hits

VOV.VN - Temperatures in Sa Pa resort town in northern Lao Cai province plummeted to two degrees Celsius during the early hours of December 31, with weather conditions also bringing a combination of drizzle and frost.

Sa Pa left covered in frost as extreme cold spell hits
Hanoians bundle up as extreme cold spell hits capital
Hanoians bundle up as extreme cold spell hits capital

VOV.VN - A fierce cold snap, widely considered to be the strongest of this winter, struck Hanoi on December 30, forcing the capital’s residents to don an extra layer of clothing as a way of keeping warm amid the chilly conditions.

Hanoians bundle up as extreme cold spell hits capital
Child models put on stunning display at Vietnam Junior Fashion Week 2020
Child models put on stunning display at Vietnam Junior Fashion Week 2020

VOV.VN - Running with the theme of “Winter Swan”, the recent Vietnam Junior Fashion Week 2020 has seen the participation of hundreds of child models unveiling the latest collections of seven designers, leaving a great impression on viewers.

Child models put on stunning display at Vietnam Junior Fashion Week 2020
Cyclo parade kicks off Da Nang New Year Festival 2021
Cyclo parade kicks off Da Nang New Year Festival 2021

VOV.VN - The Da Nang Department of Tourism held a cyclo parade on December 29 in order to launch a broad array of cultural activities as part of the Da Nang New Year Festival 2021 which is scheduled to last until January 2.

Cyclo parade kicks off Da Nang New Year Festival 2021
Lion Dance Festival 2020 excites crowds in Thua Thien-Hue province
Lion Dance Festival 2020 excites crowds in Thua Thien-Hue province

VOV.VN - The central province of Thua Thien-Hue witnessed the opening of the Hue Lion Dance Festival 2020 on December 29, with large crowds gathering to attend the cultural event.

Lion Dance Festival 2020 excites crowds in Thua Thien-Hue province
Free check-in spots in Da Nang to celebrate the New Year
Free check-in spots in Da Nang to celebrate the New Year

VOV.VN - With Da Nang being a hugely popular destination for travelers due to its many tourist attractions, let’s discover some of the free check-in spots where people can welcome in the New Year.

Free check-in spots in Da Nang to celebrate the New Year
Impressive photos captured during Vietnam International Fashion Festival
Impressive photos captured during Vietnam International Fashion Festival

VOV.VN - A large number of local and foreign models are taking to the catwalk as part of the ongoing Vietnam International Fashion Festival (VIFF) 2020 which is underway in Ho Chi Minh City, leaving a great impression on those in attendance.

Impressive photos captured during Vietnam International Fashion Festival
Outstanding construction projects in Hanoi this year
Outstanding construction projects in Hanoi this year

VOV.VN - Let’s take a look at several outstanding construction projects in Hanoi that have contributed to significantly changing the appearance of the capital this year.

Outstanding construction projects in Hanoi this year
Ao Dai Festival excites crowds in Quang Ninh province
Ao Dai Festival excites crowds in Quang Ninh province

VOV.VN - The northern province of Quang Ninh recently hosted a festival featuring the Ao Dai, the nation’s traditional long dress, in Cam Pha city on December 26 for the purpose of promoting the local tourism industry.

Ao Dai Festival excites crowds in Quang Ninh province
Vietnamese national team record draw with U22 side in second friendly match
Vietnamese national team record draw with U22 side in second friendly match

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national men’s football team were held to a 2-2 draw against the U22 squad in a friendly match played in the northern province of Phu Tho on December 27.

Vietnamese national team record draw with U22 side in second friendly match
The pristine beauty of Eo Gio Strait in central Vietnam
The pristine beauty of Eo Gio Strait in central Vietnam

VOV.VN - A variety of rock formations which can be seen through the clear blue water creates a very beautiful Eo Gio, also known as the windy strait, with the landmark becoming a famous tourist attraction in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province.

The pristine beauty of Eo Gio Strait in central Vietnam
Pedestrian streets expanded around Hoan Kiem lake
Pedestrian streets expanded around Hoan Kiem lake

VOV.VN - The authorities of Hoan Kiem district in the Hanoi capital have officially deployed a pilot scheme which extends the walking zone around Hoan Kiem lake and the Old Quarter, aiming to further develop tourism and trade services in the city’s centre.

Pedestrian streets expanded around Hoan Kiem lake
Top 10 Vietnamese events in 2020 selected by VOV
Top 10 Vietnamese events in 2020 selected by VOV

VOV.VN - 2020 can be the most memorable year following the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Let’s have a look at top 10 events happening in Vietnam in 2020 selected by VOV.

Top 10 Vietnamese events in 2020 selected by VOV
Crowds gather to celebrate Christmas Day nationwide
Crowds gather to celebrate Christmas Day nationwide

VOV.VN - The Christmas atmosphere descended on every corner of the country on the night of December 24, with churches and parishes celebrating the occasion, in addition to plenty of streets lit up by festive lamps and colourfully-decorated shops.

Crowds gather to celebrate Christmas Day nationwide
Putaleng Open Paragliding Competition 2020 opens in Lai Chau province
Putaleng Open Paragliding Competition 2020 opens in Lai Chau province

VOV.VN - The northeastern province of Lai Chau played host to the launch of the Putaleng Open Paragliding Competition 2020 on December 24, drawing the participation of approximately 100 local and foreign paragliders.

Putaleng Open Paragliding Competition 2020 opens in Lai Chau province
Fresh giant pine tree arrives in HCM City from US after 45 days of shipping
Fresh giant pine tree arrives in HCM City from US after 45 days of shipping

VOV.VN - Thai Binh parish in Ho Chi Minh City has finally received a large size pine tree after waiting for 45 days for the tree, which stands at a height of 6.5 metres, to be shipped over from the United States for this year’s Christmas celebrations.

Fresh giant pine tree arrives in HCM City from US after 45 days of shipping
Hoa Ban blossoms serve to beautify streets of Da Lat
Hoa Ban blossoms serve to beautify streets of Da Lat

VOV.VN - Hoa Ban, also known by their scientific name of Bauhinia Variegate, originate from the northwestern region and were initially spotted growing in the Central Highland city of Da Lat in 2007, with the flowers often blooming around December and filling the streets of the city with elegant white flowers.

Hoa Ban blossoms serve to beautify streets of Da Lat
Pictures show Christmas celebrations getting underway nationwide
Pictures show Christmas celebrations getting underway nationwide

VOV.VN - The festive atmosphere of Christmas has spread to every corner of the country, with plenty of locations full of music, colourful lights, and seasonal decorations as Christmas draws near.

Pictures show Christmas celebrations getting underway nationwide
National team enjoy 3-2 friendly win over Vietnamese U22 side
National team enjoy 3-2 friendly win over Vietnamese U22 side

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national men’s football team recorded a comfortable 3-2 win over the Vietnamese U22 team in a friendly match played on December 23 in the northern province of Quang Ninh as part of both sides’ preparations for international tournaments coming up next year.

National team enjoy 3-2 friendly win over Vietnamese U22 side
Vietnam visits by foreign leaders in 2020 amid COVID-19
Vietnam visits by foreign leaders in 2020 amid COVID-19

VOV.VN - Visits to the nation by leaders of Laos, the Republic of Korea and Japan in 2020 have demonstrated a safe Vietnam in effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam visits by foreign leaders in 2020 amid COVID-19
Year in review: Top 10 sporting events selected by VOV
Year in review: Top 10 sporting events selected by VOV

VOV.VN - Undoubtedly 2020 has been a unique year in sport due to the majority of events being greatly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite this, there has still been many memorable events, and there are the top 10 events of the year selected by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

Year in review: Top 10 sporting events selected by VOV
‘Dream about Landscapes’ exhibition opens
‘Dream about Landscapes’ exhibition opens

‘Dream about landscape’ exhibition at Mo Art Space, Basement 3, No 136 Hang Trong street, Hanoi features 27 artworks of 22 Vietnamese and foreign artists. It opens from 10am to 7pm from Tuesday to Sunday until January 23.

‘Dream about Landscapes’ exhibition opens