An exhibition is underway at the Hoa Lo Prison relic site in Hanoi to help the public gain an insight into the fierce 12-day-and-night struggle against US airstrikes in late 1972 to defend the capital.

Nearly 100 athletes representing Vovinam (Vietnamese martial art) Federations in Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Romania, Spain and Vietnam have attended the International Vovinam Cup 2022 held recently in Montichiari city, Italy.

The Australian version of renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has recently revealed eight best treks for travelers to enjoy when visiting Vietnam.

An exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the “Hanoi-Dien Bien Phu in the air” victory opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 15.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a summit celebrating the 45th anniversary of the relations between ASEAN and the EU, held in Brussels on December 14 (local time).

Tangerines are now coming into season at many orchards in Lai Vung district in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, and they are busy preparing to open up to visitors seeking the perfect weekend getaway.

Italian news website La Città Futura has run a story highlighting the important role of Vietnam as a bridge for the strategic partnership between the EU and ASEAN, on the occasion of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s participation in the ASEAN-EU Summit commemorating the 45th anniversary of their relations.

The first batch of Dien pomelo from the northern province of Hoa Binh was exported to the UK on December 12.

With a passion for football from an early age, violinist Trinh Minh Hien has reimagined the two 2022 World Cup songs, “Dreamers” and “Hayya Hayya”, played on violin, guitar, or accordion.

Vietnam has been continuously listed among the group of 30 countries and territories with the largest import and export value on a global scale, according to the rankings compiled by the World Trade Organization.

Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte on December 12 hosted an official welcome ceremony for his visiting Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh in the city of La Haye.

The Bien Hoa - Vung Tau Expressway is particularly significant in connecting and shortening transportation time from the Southern Key Economic Region to the Cai Mep - Thi Vai deep-water seaport cluster and Long Thanh International Airport. Ba Ria-Vung Tau province is putting every effort into ensuring work on the expressway follows the schedule.

Ethnic minority people in Gia Lai province collect bamboo and rattan to “make clothes” for their gongs. Apart from decorative purposes, weaved bamboo and rattan frames are made to preserve the musical instrument, which is native to the Central Highlands region.

Vietnam’s tourism sector has made an impressive comeback and beaten 2019’s record with 11.3 million more domestic visitors than in the pre-Covid year.