Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, this year's “Glory to Vietnam” programme aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.

The northern province of Quang Ninh, one of the 12 localities hosting SEA Games 31, has mobilised more than 300 volunteers to support sport delegations attending the biggest regional sports event.

Due to the complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic, many tourism service providers have been operating under a tight budget, and to stop the spread of the deadly virus, some have closed.