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The art behind VN's bronze portraits: Ninh Binh masters work round the clock

As Tet draws near, demand for spiritual offerings, zodiac statues, and bronze gift items has surged, sending the bronze casting village of Van Diem (Y Yen commune, Ninh Binh province) into a flurry of activity.

The rarest royal embroidery: Preserved treasure from Nguyen dynasty

A rare "nine dragons" embroidered artwork from Vietnam’s Nguyen dynasty, now privately owned by a man in Ninh Binh, is drawing attention for its historical significance and remarkably preserved condition.

2025 in pictures: Unforgettable moments captured on VietnamNet

From powerful parades to devastating floods and sweeping reforms, 2025 was a year etched into Vietnam’s collective memory - captured vividly through images on VietnamNet.

Hundreds of villas left idle as inspectorate flags major infractions in Da Nang

A sprawling urban development project in northwest Da Nang, once valued at over VND 4,400 billion, is now a ghost town of unfinished villas and overgrown lots.

Festive crowds bring Hanoi and HCMC to a standstill on New Year’s Eve

From Hoan Kiem Lake to the Saigon River, people flocked to public spaces to count down the final moments of 2025.

Holiday exodus begins: Crowds leave Hanoi for 2026 New Year break

As the last working day of 2025 ended, a wave of people flooded out of Hanoi through major exit points, either heading back to their hometowns or starting trips for the 2026 New Year holiday.

Daily fire offering and stone prayer rituals at Saigon’s 100-year-old temple

Every day, hundreds of people visit the Mariamman Temple in Ho Chi Minh City to offer sacred fire and press their faces against stone in prayer - a gesture of deep reverence and a plea for peace.

‘Wave-free bay’ in Ninh Binh stuns tourists with mirror-like waters

Van Long Lagoon in Ninh Binh, famed as Vietnam’s “wave-free bay,” captivates visitors with tranquil boat rides and breathtaking scenery.

Luxury trains spark travel craze to Bac Ninh and Hai Phong

Two upscale train experiences-"Hanoi 5 Cua O – The Hanoi Train" to Bac Ninh and "Hoa Phuong Do" to Hai Phong-are proving to be a major draw for travelers during the upcoming New Year holiday.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City glow in Christmas colors

From Hanoi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral to Saigon’s Notre Dame, thousands of people filled the streets on Christmas Eve, embracing the festive glow and joyful spirit of the season.

French-era buildings on Vietnam’s most expensive street get a fresh coat

A facelift for Le Loi Street revives colonial architecture and urban charm in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

Southern Vietnam’s most instagrammable christmas spots are churches this year

Explore Vietnam’s most photogenic Christmas displays, including a glowing light tunnel and cave made from recycled materials.

Vietnam’s largest Christmas cave stuns visitors in Ninh Binh

A Christmas grotto covering more than 500 square meters and standing 25 meters tall - constructed from over 6,000m³ of rock over six months - is captivating thousands of visitors in Ninh Binh this holiday season.

Churches in Ho Chi Minh City transform into Christmas wonderlands

As the Christmas season of 2025 approaches, many churches across Ho Chi Minh City have transformed into radiant landmarks, donning vibrant light displays and festive decorations that are attracting flocks of visitors and photographers.

35-meter Christmas tree made of conical hats draws crowds in Dong Nai

Cây thông Noel cao 35m, được kết từ gần 3.000 chiếc nón lá tại Đồng Nai đã lên đèn, khiến người dân và du khách tìm đến tham quan, chụp ảnh.

Ninh Binh residents build giant nativity scenes from tens of thousands of sacks

As Christmas approaches, Catholic communities in northern Vietnam are working tirelessly to craft large-scale decorations from recycled materials.

Ninh Binh’s bird sanctuary stuns visitors with sunset flight of thousands

Thung Nham Bird Garden in Ninh Binh is renowned as the largest natural bird sanctuary in northern Vietnam, home to around 5,000 nests and over 46 different bird species.

High-pressure test flight safely lands at Long Thanh Airport

The first flight landed at Long Thanh International Airport on December 15 in a milestone test for Vietnam’s aviation infrastructure.

Centuries-old fish sauce craft in Sa Chau sees Tet revival

In Ninh Binh’s Giao Hung commune, generations of artisans are preserving a time-honored fish sauce craft as Tet orders pour in.

Pho Day 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City draws massive crowds

Nearly 30 pho brands from across Vietnam gathered at the Pho Day 2025 festival in Saigon.