Crowds gather for pig procession festival

Crowds gather for pig procession festival

The pig procession festival held in La Phu, Hoai Duc district, Hanoi on the evening of February 28, generated a lot of attention and attracted thousands of local people and visitors.
Crossing off the bucket list - Conquering the Rooftop of Indochina

Crossing off the bucket list - Conquering the Rooftop of Indochina

Springtime is the peak season for Vietnamese and foreign adventurers to take on Fansipan Mountain and reach the Rooftop of Indochina.
Traditional Ao Dai for Tet

Traditional Ao Dai for Tet

Ao Dai, the traditional Vietnamese long dress, is very popular during Tet. These gowns, in the graceful traditional style or more colorful and innovative styles, enhance the charm of Vietnamese women.
Ho Chi Minh City's gold shops crowded on the God of Wealth Day

Ho Chi Minh City's gold shops crowded on the God of Wealth Day

On the occasion of the God of Wealth Day, superstitious shoppers flood gold shops.
Gold rush on the God of Wealth Day

Gold rush on the God of Wealth Day

Long queues have been spotted on jewelry street of Tran Nhan Tong, Hanoi, since the early morning of the God of Wealth Day.
Dog races in Vung Tau City

Dog races in Vung Tau City

Many people have flocked to Lam Son Stadium in Vung Tau City to watch the first dog race of the Lunar New Year.
Flocking to Literature Temple for calligraphic works

Flocking to Literature Temple for calligraphic works

Thousands of people have been flocking to Văn Miếu (Literature Temple) in downtown Hà Nội during the lunar New Year to ask for calligraphy created by scholars to hang at home for good luck, and as home decorations.
Moc Chau full of white apricot blossoms in spring

Moc Chau full of white apricot blossoms in spring

At 1,050 m above the sea level, Moc Chau in the northern mountainous province of Son La appeals to visitors with its pristine beauty with peach and apricot blossoms in spring.
Peaceful New Year morning for Hà Nội

Peaceful New Year morning for Hà Nội

On the occasion of Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) holidays, Hà Nội’s noisy life has been replaced with tranquility.
APEC 2017 and high-profile visits put Vietnam on the global diplomatic map

APEC 2017 and high-profile visits put Vietnam on the global diplomatic map

Even though peace, co-operation, and development remained on the diplomatic table, the world still faced many risks and uncertainties in 2017 due to financial and monetary instability, coupled with instability in world geo-politics and international security caused by rising nationalism and protectionism. 
Vietnamese people journey home for the eve of Lunar New Year

Vietnamese people journey home for the eve of Lunar New Year 1

With the Lunar New Year celebrations coming, Vietnamese townspeople are travelling back to their hometowns to celebrate with their loved ones.
Hanoi, HCM City streets gridlocked as Tet arrives

Hanoi, HCM City streets gridlocked as Tet arrives

Many of the streets around Hanoi and HCM City are currently facing a traffic quagmire with congestion affecting popular thoroughfares as droves of people travel to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year festival (Tet).
Hanoi Old Quarter a hive of activity as Tet draws near

Hanoi Old Quarter a hive of activity as Tet draws near

The streets are brimming with busy people as they flock to local shops in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to prepare for the most important traditional festival of the year – the Lunar New Year (Tet).
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