(VOVWORLD) - Heavy rain in the central region over the past two days has caused floodwater to rise at a rapid pace, negatively impacting the daily lives of local people.

(VOVWORLD) - Suga Mariko, the wife of Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide, took part in a tour of the historic Temple of Literature in Hanoi on October 19 as part of her ongoing visit to Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted an official welcome ceremony for his Japanese counterpart Suga Yoshihide at Hanoi-based Presidential Palace on October 19.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi’s charming beauty is partly attributed to its architectural works. The capital’s unique architecture, both ancient and modern, has become a magnet for visitors to the city.

(VOVWORLD) - Famed travel website Traveloompa has named the Top 10 historic and famous prisons for travelers to visit worldwide, with Vietnam’s Hoa Lo Prison included in the list.

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled a beautiful range of postcards following the launch of the “Hello Ho Chi Minh City" tourism promotion campaign on October 1, aimed at showcasing the city’s landscapes and the daily lives of local people.

(VOVWORLD) - Five Vietnamese resorts, including The Anam, Banyan Tree Lang Co, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, Salinda Resort, and Angsana Lang Co, have been listed among the Top 30 resorts throughout Asia, as announced by travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

(VOVWORLD) - The seventh version of the Ao Dai Festival, aimed at celebrating the nation’s traditional long dress, kicked off on October 11 at the Vietnam History Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, with plenty of local residents and tourists in attendance.

(VOVWORLD) - The morning of October 10, 1954, saw thousands of Hanoi’s residents flood the streets with flags and flowers to welcome Vietnamese soldiers who took over the capital city from French troops.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi marked its 1010th anniversary and 1954 Liberation Day on October 10. It was award the "City for Peace" title by the UNESCO on July 16, 1999.