(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has been ranked 17th among the world’s 28 most beautiful countries in a list compiled by US-based travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

(VOVWORLD) - Some places are not defined by size or coordinates, but by memory. Yen Tu Mountain is one of them, where history lives in every stone, roofline, and wisp of incense in the mountain air.

(VOVWORLD) -Hundreds of wild ixora trees along Ta Ma Stream in Vinh Thinh commune, Gia Lai province, bloomed early this year, making the area a striking attraction for visitors.

(VOVWORLD) - These days, the bustling atmosphere of preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term can be seen across Vietnam, from the busy streets of Hanoi to remote border and island areas. The election is not only a major political event but is also regarded as a nationwide festival.

(VOVWORLD) - In early March, streets across Hanoi are filled with red national flags, banners and posters ahead of the general election on March 15, 2026. From major roads to residential areas, excitement has gone high.

(VOVWORLD) - Nestled within the heritage landscape of the Trang AnScenic Landscape Complex, a quiet valley is gradually revealing its pristine and tranquil beauty. That place is Thung Ui – a new destination in Ninh Binh, where nature, history, and indigenous culture blend together like an ink-wash painting. The site officially opened to visitors on the first day of the Lunar New Year 2026.

(VOVWORLD) - As Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) arrives and spring gently unfolds across Vietnam, the entire country comes alive with vibrant festivals and joyful spring excursions. Early spring is not only the beginning of a new year; it is also a sacred time for Vietnamese people to return to their roots, honor their ancestors, and immerse themselves in rich and distinctive cultural traditions. From revered historical sites to colorful folk festivals, each destination carries stories of history, spirituality, and community life.

(VOVWORLD) - Art pieces depicting the horse, the zodiac animal of the lunar year 2026, are now on display at the Temple of Literature, Hanoi, until the end of March. They include wood sculptures by researcher Dang Minh Tam and lacquer sculptures by artist Le Huy and his Lamphong Studio. These works have brought a contemporary twist to the horse, a traditional symbol of the Vietnamese people's resilience and aspiration to rise.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi held the gate-opening ceremony at O Quan Chuong Gate — the last intact city gate of ancient Thang Long Citadel – on February 8 as part of the old quarter program to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

(VOVWORLD) - A week before the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, the vibrant hues of a new spring have spread across Vietnam, from bustling urban cities to tranquil rural villages, from border highlands to offshore islands.