LIFESTYLE

As the Tet Lunar New Year 2025 approaches in less than a month, orchid growers in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong are preparing for the season.

The central city of Hue commenced 2025 on a high note, welcoming its first international cruise ship at Chan May Port, Phu Loc District, on January 9.

Party General Secretary To Lam hosted on Thursday a reception in HCM City for former Party and State leaders and outstanding intellectuals, scientists, and artists from southern provinces and cities.

Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2025 has displayed over 90 snake mascots and various colourful miniatures to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

Pink trumpet flowers are in full bloom in Vung Tau City in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, captivating visitors.

Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Della Seta has presented his country’s Order of Merit to Dr. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, director general of the international cooperation department.

A coastal tourism area in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue’s Hue City has been approved.

​Authorities in the tourist city of Dalat have proposed to rent out 10 public villas on short term contracts.

A light show, featuring an impressive 2,025 drones, is scheduled to take place on January 18 at West Lake in Hanoi, as announced by local authorities on January 6.

Hundreds of purple Melastome trees are in full bloom at a tea farm in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, offering stunning scenery.

The Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA) has launched the Sao Khue Award 2025, one of the most prestigious honours for the country's IT industry.

Updating cultural and entertainment events going on between January 6-12, 2025.

HCM City is going to build a road running along the Saigon River, according to the city planning towards 2030 with a vision to 2050 which has just been approved by the government.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a series of breakthrough policies aimed at attracting and retaining talented individuals and experts.

The Quintessence of Tonkin has become a good choice for visitors who want to learn about the lives and culture of local people in the northern region.

Travel magazine Travel + Leisure has honoured 12 affordable honeymoon destinations from around the world that inspire romance without breaking the bank, with Vietnam ranking at fourth in the list.

Lodging facilities in the central coastal city of Da Nang are set to serve 11.9 million tourists, including 4.8 million foreigners, in 2025.

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hanoi, has gained an additional area of 13,800sq.m, given to it by the Ministry of National Defence.

Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier, has just launched its new safety instruction film, The Blossoming Flight.