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Vietnam rings in New Year 2025

By Staff reporters       DEC. 31, 2024

Thousands of Vietnamese flocked to the streets in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hue, Nha Trang as the cities welcomed 2025 with firework shows and musical events.

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  • 0h15
    Fireworks explode over Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake
    Màn pháo hoa tại Hồ Gươm, Hà Nội
     
     

    Vietnam rings in New Year 2025

    Video by Huy Manh

  • 0h10
    People cheer under New Year's Eve fireworks
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    Kieu Hanh, Hong Anh and Vy Ngan traveled 6 km from Tan Binh to District 1 to watch the fireworks. Photo by Thanh Tung
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    Two foreigners kiss under the HCMC fireworks. Photo by Thanh Tung
  • 0h00
    Fireworks explode in HCMC
    Chào năm mới 2025
     
     

    Vietnam rings in New Year 2025

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    Fireworks explode near Ba Son Bridge in HCMC. Photo by An Khuong
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    Photo by Quynh Tran
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    Photo by Quynh Tran
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    People capture the fireworks with their phones. Photo by Thanh Tung
  • 23h30
    Thousands present at Hang Bai-Hang Khay streets

    The Hang Bai-Hang Khay intersection saw thousands of people in every corner. An ambulance is present to prepare for any medical emergency. Photos by Thanh Hai

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  • 23h25
    Crowds flock to Hanoi's My Dinh Stadium
    Dòng người đổ về SVĐ Mỹ Đình trước thời khắc đón năm mới. Video: Văn Ngọc
     
     

    Vietnam rings in New Year 2025

    Video by Van Ngoc

  • 23h20
    People gather by Saigon River for fireworks show
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    Ton Duc Thang Street is choke-full of people waiting for the fireworks show. Photo by Quynh Tran
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    People gather at the Bach Dang Port in District 1. Photo by Quynh Tran
  • 22h50
    Countdown party in HCMC's Thu Duc City
    Không khí Countdown tại TP Thủ Đức. Video: Công Khang
     
     

    Vietnam rings in New Year 2025

    Video by Cong Khang

  • 21h45
    Jostling on HCMC's Nguyen Hue Street
    Chen lấn trên phố Nguyễn Huệ. Video: Minh Trịnh
     
     

    Vietnam rings in New Year 2025

    Video by Minh Trinh

  • 21h30
     Big crowds gather in downtown Hanoi to welcome the New Year
    Dòng người đổ về trung tâm Hà Nội để chờ đón năm mới
     
     

    Vietnam rings in New Year 2025

    Video by Huy Manh, Loc Chung

  • 21h00
    HCMC closes streets to serve fireworks audiences
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    People gather at Bach Dang Wharf along the Saigon River waiting to watch the New Year fireworks show. The section of Ton Duc Thang Street along the wharf has been closed to vehicles. Photo by Quynh Tran
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    Part of Dong Khoi Street leading to Nguyen Hue is closed, with the lit-up Nortre Dame Cathedral stands afar. Photo by Quynh Tran
 
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