Tuesday, 21/1/2025

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2,025 drones to light up West Lake for New Year celebration

A New Year celebration event featuring a breathtaking performance by 2,025 drones harmonised with traditional Vietnamese music is set to take place in Hanoi’s West Lake at 8 pm on January 18, marking the opening of the Ha Noi International Light Festival 2025.

Tourists explore Vietnam’s Tet traditions through chung cake festival

The event featured nearly 100 tourists from countries like Australia, Finland, and the Republic of Korea participating in a chung cake making competition.
Foreign visitors to Vietnam up over 39% in 2024

In 2024, Vietnam welcomed nearly 17.6 million international visitors, marking a 39.5% increase compared to the previous year. The figure is equivalent to 97.6% of the total in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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International searches for hotels in Vietnam during Lunar New Year 2025 surge by 139%

The Lunar New Year 2025 tourism season has seen exceptional growth. Accommodation searches from international tourists for Vietnam have surged by 139%.
Former coach Park Hang-seo continues mission to strengthen Vietnam - RoK ties

Authorities are optimistic that Park Hang-seo’s influence will serve as a vital cultural bridge between Vietnam and the RoK.
Striker Xuan Son to undergo specialised recovery program

Striker Nguyen Xuan Son, recovering from a severe injury, will follow a tailored training and nutrition program to support his rehabilitation.
West Lake to be lit up with 2,025 colourful drones

A light show, featuring an impressive 2,025 drones, is scheduled to take place on January 18 at West Lake in Ha Noi, as announced by local authorities on January 6.
Vietnam win ASEAN Cup 2024 trophy

Vietnam lifted the ASEAN Cup 2024 trophy with a 5-3 aggregate victory against Thailand in the final.
Vietnam beat Thailand 2-1 at ASEAN Cup 2024 final first leg

Vietnam triumphed 2–1 over Thailand in the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final on January 2 evening.
10 domestic destinations most-searched by Vietnamese travelers for Lunar New Year

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel platforms, has announced the top 10 domestic destinations most searched by Vietnamese travelers between January 24 and February 9, 2025 - coinciding with the Lunar New Year holiday (Year of the Snake).
Vietnam ranks among top 20 world’s best cuisines in 2024

Vietnam has earned a spot at number 19 in the Top 100 World’s Best Cuisines list for 2024, published by the renowned culinary platform TasteAtlas.
Vietnam enter ASEAN Cup 2024 final after defeating Singapore 3 - 1

Vietnam triumphed 3 - 1 over Singapore in the 2nd leg of ASEAN Cup 2024 semifinals on December 29 and entered the final thanks to goals from Nguyen Xuan Son and Nguyen Tien Linh.
Can Tho beauty crowned Miss National Vietnam 2024

Nguyen Ngoc Kieu Duy from the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho was crowned Miss National Vietnam 2024 at the finale held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 28.
Vietnamese cities among 100 best food cities worldwide by 'TasteAtlas'

Hue, Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city are three Vietnamese destinations making it into the list of the 100 must-visit food cities in the world in 2024 - 2025 by food magazine TasteAtlas.
Vietnam beat Singapore 2 - 0 in 1st leg of ASEAN Cup 2024 semifinals

Goals from Hai Duong-born striker Nguyen Tien Linh and naturalized Nguyen Xuan Son in the last minutes secured a 2 - 0 victory for Vietnam over Singapore in the 1st leg of ASEAN Cup 2024 semifinals.
Vietnamese flock to streets to celebrate Christmas

Crowds of people headed to churches and Christian neighborhoods in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city to attend mass and enjoy the festive celebrations on Christmas Eve on Tuesday.
Five Vietnamese cities attracting international tourists during New Year holiday

Vietnam continues to strengthen its position as an attractive destination on the global tourism map, with a 30% y-o-y rise in accommodation searches by international tourists on the Agoda booking platform.
Vietnam crush Myanmar 5-0 to top ASEAN Cup 2024 group stage

Naturalized debutant Nguyen Xuan Son scored a brace and Hai Duong-born striker Nguyen Tien Linh one goal in Vietnam's 5-0 victory against Myanmar in their last ASEAN Cup group stage game.