Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip dead age 99

Party Central Committee's Secretariat asks for tighter COVID-19 prevention measures The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat has called on the entire political system and people of Việt Nam to tighten and follow COVID-19 prevention and control measures.

Christmas party to be hosted by Hanoi Opera House Both timeless and modern Christmas hits will be performed by foreign and Vietnamese artists in a Christmas-theme music programme that will be held in August Revolution Square in front of the Hanoi Opera House on Christmas Eve, running from 8pm until midnight.

Say goodbye to 2020 on Phu Quoc island

Mark the year-end festivities with a getaway shared with loved ones in the award-winning boutique hotel - Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island. 

Festive fare at a Hà Nội icon

The 120-year-old Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is presenting a special programme for the season featuring numerous dining options.

Christmas and New Year Celebrations 2020

Santa 'immune' to COVID, can still make Christmas rounds: WHO

Oven-roasted veal, traditional French comfort food The simplicity of a family is having food on the table, under one loving roof with loved ones around.

Culture war rages amid the glitter at Rio carnival The sanctuary at her evangelical mega-church in Rio de Janeiro is where Eleonor Teresa Sousa comes to feel closer to God, and farther from the sin of a city gearing up for carnival.

Little Christmas cheer as French transport strike enters fourth week

Christmas Day brought no respite for travellers in France as a transport strike entered its fourth week, ruining the plans of thousands wanting to celebrate with loved ones.