Society

03/02/2026

Kumquat market sweeps Vietnam as Tet nears

(VOVWORLD) - The Year of the Horse 2026 is just around the corner, and Vietnam’s ornamental kumquat market has entered its busiest season of the year, when each tree is a symbol of hopes for prosperity, luck, and a fulfilling New Year.

Kumquat market sweeps Vietnam as Tet nears
27/01/2026

Pho Museum opens a new cultural gateway in Ho Chi Minh City

(VOVWORLD) - Officially opened to the public in mid-January, the Pho Museum - Vietnam’s first private culinary museum - has added a distinctive new cultural destination to Ho Chi Minh City. The museum invites visitors to explore the 100-year journey of Vietnam’s signature dish from humble street stalls to dining tables around the world.

Pho Museum opens a new cultural gateway in Ho Chi Minh City
31/12/2025

Quang Ninh lights up night-time economy

(VOVWORLD) - The night-time economy is emerging as a strategic pillar of tourism, serving as a catalyst for expanding the socio-economic value chain of major cities. In northern Vietnam, Quang Ninh is tapping into this potential, aiming to build an “always-on” urban hub that thrives around the clock.

Quang Ninh lights up night-time economy
16/12/2025

Hanoi goes green by banning fossil-fuel vehicles in inner city

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi will begin restricting gasoline-powered motorbikes and cars in certain inner-city areas starting July 1, next year. This decision marks a major turning point in efforts to reduce air pollution and improve the quality of life. To the international community, it signals Vietnam’s determination to move toward low-emission targets and sustainable, green urban development.

Hanoi goes green by banning fossil-fuel vehicles in inner city
13/12/2025

Sweden, Vietnam deepen digital health cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - Health cooperation between Vietnam and Sweden has a rich history spanning five decades. Today, that partnership is entering a new era focused on digital transformation and sustainability. On the sidelines of the Sweden–Vietnam Health Innovation Symposium in Hanoi on Thursday, we spoke with Ambassador Johan Ndisi about the collaboration that is combining Swedish expertise in advanced health technologies with Vietnam’s vision of accessible care.

Sweden, Vietnam deepen digital health cooperation