(VOVWORLD) - The first North-South train resumed operation on October 13 following a three-month temporary suspension aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many passengers unable to hide their joy at returning to their various hometowns.

(VOVWORLD) - Buses on the roads, cafes open for customers and taxis scouring the streets for business, Hà Nội is looking a lot more like its old self once again. After months of strict social distancing regulations, sweeping changes came into play at 6am Thursday morning. But although restrictions were drastically eased, safety is still paramount.

(VOVWORLD) - Quan Ba is a scenic district in northern Ha Giang province with spectacular mountains, poetic valleys, winding roads, and unique local cultures. Quan Ba is full of exceptional sites such as the Dong Van Heaven Gate, the Can Ty walls, Kho My Tung Vai cave, and Thach Son Than mountain.

(VOVWORLD) - Sweden was the first government in the world to promulgate a feminist foreign policy to promote the rights, representation, and resources of all women and girls. It has proven that gender equality benefits all – men and women - and that sustainable peace, security, and development can never be achieved if half the world’s population is excluded. Gender-equal societies enjoy better health, stronger economic growth, and greater security. After Sweden, the feminist foreign policy was adopted by Canada in 2017, France and Luxembourg in 2019, Mexico in 2020, and Spain in 2021.

(VOVWORLD) - The central province of Khanh Hoa has lured many photographers thanks to its beauty and special charm. Among the photographers, Do Tuan Ngoc, a native of Khanh Hoa, sends a message of preserving cultural values with his photo collection "The Beauty of Agarwood".

(VOVWORLD) - A solo exhibition entitled “Soul Energy” by Vietnamese artist Henry Le is underway at Arsenale Nord in Venice, Italy from October 2 to 21.

(VOVWORLD) - A number of hotels and bars based in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have managed to survive COVID-19, including selling food, vegetables, and other essential goods.

(VOVWORLD) - A number of tourism destinations located in the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh have reopened while following COVID-19 containment measures, showing their readiness to welcome tourists from other cities and provinces in November.

(VOVWORLD) - After Hanoi began easing social distancing on September 21, construction sites in the capital returned to operate in a new normal state. Workers return to work after a long break from the pandemic.

(VOVWORLD) - After Hanoi eases social distancing, Me Tri village, which specializes in making young green rice, or "com", starts its vibrant production again.