Life & Style

Vietnamese traditions take to the streets in daytime procession

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025

Bách Hoa Bộ Hành, or the ''Parade of a Hundred Flowers'', is a cherished annual year-end event in Việt Nam.

Life & Style

First-ever spring trains offer special services for Tết

Monday, Jan 20, 2025

The two trains one leaving from Hà Nội heading to HCM City, and the other going in the opposite direction depart for the first time on Lunar New Year''s Eve.

News

Việt Nam among top Lunar New Year destinations for RoK visitors

Friday, Jan 17, 2025

Three Vietnamese cities, namely Nha Trang, HCM City, and Đà Nẵng, are among top travel destinations for holidaymakers from the Republic of Korea (RoK) during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday, alongside popular locations in Japan, Thailand, and China.

Travel

Grand Pioneers Cruise named Best Luxury New Cruise Line with global award

Friday, Jan 17, 2025

This is a second accolade, in November 2024, Grand Pioneers Cruise received the prestigious title of ''World’s Best Green Cruise Line'' at the World Cruise Awards, further solidifying its position as a global leader in sustainable luxury cruising.

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The Australian dollar is crushing tourism in Việt Nam and Southeast Asia

Thursday, Jan 16, 2025

Australia plays an important part in the overall tourism market in Việt Nam. Being too far away for a weekend getaway, Australians are more likely to spend longer periods in Việt Nam on holiday.

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Fashion designer launches collection inspired by ancient Hà Nội

Thursday, Jan 16, 2025

Minh has infused the nostalgic beauty of ancient Hà Nội during Tết into her designs for the upcoming Lunar Year of the Snake. The designer employs traditional embroidery techniques such as sequin embroidery and raised leaf vein embroidery to sharp...

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Vietnamese in Laos celebrate Lunar New Year

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

The General Association of Vietnamese People (GAVP) in Laos hosted a programme to celebrate Tết (Lunar New Year Festival) 2025 in Vientiane on January 13 evening, gathering representatives from its member oganisations in Lao localities.

Sports

Former Man Utd Star Jesse Lingard to compete in Việt Nam

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025

During their stay, FC Seoul will play Thể Công - Viettel Club in a behind-closed-doors friendly match scheduled for January 15 or 16.

Life & Style

Hà Nội among top 10 domestic destinations for Lunar New Year 2025

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025

Hà Nội ranks seventh among the top 10 domestic destinations for the Lunar New Year (Tết) 2025, according to one of the world''s leading online travel platforms Booking.com.

Entertainment

Film about China-Việt Nam traditional friendship introduced in Beijing

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025

A film about the traditional friendship between China and Việt Nam has been recently introduced in Beijing by the Film Art Centre of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC).

Sports

Việt Nam Kendo Federation established to join the world stage

Monday, Jan 13, 2025

Kendo is a martial art that evolved from traditional Japanese swordsmanship known as Kenjutsu in the 19th century.

Travel

Thai tourism ends 2024 on a high note

Monday, Jan 13, 2025

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reported a strong end to 2024, welcoming 35.5 million international visitors and surpassing expectations.

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Vietnamese students in France promote cultural values through Tết celebration

Monday, Jan 13, 2025

Vietnamese students in Rennes, France, celebrated Lunar New Year (Tết) 2025 with a recent vibrant cultural event.

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Vietnamese in Sweden, Latvia promote national cultural values

Monday, Jan 13, 2025

The Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden and Latvia on January 11 organised a get-together themed "Homeland Spring 2025" in Stockholm on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tết), which falls late this month.

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Trade, investment cooperation - important pillar in Việt Nam-UK ties

Sunday, Jan 12, 2025

Economic and trade cooperation remains a highlight in the multifaceted Việt Nam-UK relationship. Since 2021, bilateral trade has consistently grown year by year, reaching US$8.4 billion in 2024, a significant 18 per cent increase compared to 2023.