(VOVWORLD) - The number of visitors to Cat Ba Island reached 2 million in early November; 450,000 of whom were foreigners. This has been the highest and most remarkable numbers for the tourism of the so-called “Pearl Island”.

(VOVWORLD) - Since it came to Vietnam more than 2,000 years ago, Buddhism has promoted patriotism and supported national defense and construction.

(VOVWORLD) - The islands of Tho Chu, Hai Tac, and Nam Du in Kien Giang province and Hon Chuoi island in Ca Mau province are known for their unspoiled natural beauty. Here’s a collection of photos provided by VOV5 reporter Lan Anh.

(VOVWORLD) - An exhibit called “Steel in Prison” opened at the Hoa Lo Prison Museum in Hanoi as part of activities to mark the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27.

(VOVWORLD) - On Truong Sa Island, a national flag saluting ceremony usually takes place on Mondays and during special visits of delegates from the mainland.

(VOVWORLD) - On Truong Sa Island, a national flag saluting ceremony usually takes place on Mondays and during special visits of delegates from the mainland.

(VOVworld) - Tank number 390 crashed through the gates of Independence Palace, the last stronghold of the Sai Gon regime at noon on April 30, 1975, heralding the end of the war. Tank 390 was manned by four soldiers: commander Vu Dang Toan, first gunner Ngo Sy Nguyen, second gunner Le Van Phuong, and driver Nguyen Van Tap. 42 years on, the tank is a witness to history and recognized as a national treasure. It is now in the Tank and Armour Museum at Hoang Quoc Viet street, Hanoi. Replicas of the machine are also on display at Ho Chi Minh City's Reunification Palace.

(VOVworld) –Covering more than 2,000 square meters, Keo pagoda in Thai Binh province is comprised of a number of architectural structures including a three-door temple, a Buddha pagoda, a Genie temple, a bell tower, corridors, and a tower garden…

(VOVworld) – What has made Tran Mai Hanh’s non-fiction book “A War Account 1-2-3-4.75”, a success? VOV looks at public and critical reaction to this book.

(VOVworld) - Red silk cotton trees, whose scientific name is Bombax ceiba, are blossoming all across the mountains and forests of the northwest Vietnam.