VOV.VN - Every Christmas the Catholic neighbourhood located on Pham The Hien street in District 8 and other similar areas across Ho Chi Minh City are filled with colourful decorations and nativity scenes set up by religious families and parishes.

VOV.VN - The Christmas atmosphere is overwhelming every corner of the capital with shimmering pine trees proving to be the most attractive thing for visitors, especially young people.

VOV.VN - The choir and soloists of the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) are scheduled to hold a special concert at the municipal Opera House on December 16 – 17 to celebrate the Christmas season.

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra (HBSO) will bring classical ballet The Nutcracker back on stage on December 9, 10 and 11 to welcome the Christmas season.

VOV.VN - An array of colourful lights and decorations have been put up at many locations throughout Ho Chi Minh City in the buildup to Christmas.

VOV.VN - Located in the heart of the capital’s Old Quarter, Hang Ma street is currently enjoying a flurry of trade amid various shops selling different kinds of decorations in anticipation for the upcoming festive period over Christmas.

Ho Chi Minh City’s travel market is forecast to boom later this year and early next year, especially during Christmas and New Year holidays, affording the city a golden chance to attract domestic and foreign visitors.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese businesses are expected to export 155,000 tonnes of cashew nuts worth US$900 million to the European Union in 2022, representing a rise of 15% in volume and 10% in value compared to 2021, according to forecasts set out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - All routes leading to St Joseph’s Cathedral on Nha Tho street in Hanoi faced limitations on the number of people and vehicles permitted to enter and exit the area on Christmas Eve.

VOV.VN - Many hospitals throughout Ho Chi Minh City organised Christmas celebrations for COVID-19 patients, with a special focus on children, to encourage them to overcome difficulties faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.