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Central Vietnam's specialties inspire innovative coffee beverages

Businesses and coffee artisans in Da Nang city are reimagining the central region's signature specialties through creative coffee beverages, offering visitors distinctive flavours while adding value to OCOP (One Commune One Product) items and strengthening links between agriculture, culture, tourism and commerce.

Vovinam marks 30 years of global growth with world championship in Paris

Virtual museums bring Lam Dong's heritage into digital age

Vietnamese souvenirs tell everyday stories, drive creative economy

Film inspired by Vietnamese Quan Ho folk singing released globally

Son Tra beach: Quang Ngai’s untouched coastal gem

Son Tra beach in the central province of Quang Ngai captivates visitors with its unspoiled beauty, fine sand, crystal-clear waters and rugged rocky outcrops. Its tranquil fishing-village charm makes it an ideal escape for nature lovers.

First int’l martial arts festival to debut in Hanoi

Hanoi will host its inaugural International Martial Arts Festival from August 7–9 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and other venues across the capital, bringing together thousands of martial arts practitioners from Vietnam and overseas.

Vietnamese cultural heritage promoted at Hong Kong Book Fair

The booth of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong has attracted considerable attention with a vibrant display featuring traditional conical hats painted with Vietnamese landscapes, red lanterns and large images of popular destinations such as Ha Long Bay, Sa Pa, Hue and Da Nang.

Lotus and tropical almond leaves give Hue's conical hats a fresh look

Replacing the familiar ivory palm leaves, Hue's iconic conical hats are being reimagined with delicate green lotus leaves and translucent tropical almond leaf skeletons, blending traditional craftsmanship with creative new materials.

Over one million visitors visit President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in H1

More than one million people visited the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in the first half of 2026, including over 256,000 international visitors, as the site hosted numerous state tribute ceremonies, visits by foreign leaders, and ministerial-level delegations.

Ke Go Lake: Ha Tinh's natural jewel

Half a century after its construction, Ke Go Lake has become more than a landmark irrigation project that transformed agriculture in Ha Tinh province. Surrounded by spectacular landscapes and a rich ecosystem, it has also emerged as one of the province's most attractive eco-tourism destinations.

Community-based tourism transforms lives in Thanh Hoa

Over the past few years, many mountainous communes in the central province of Thanh Hoa province have promoted community-based tourism alongside the preservation of ethnic cultural heritage. The approach has helped make tourism a key economic sector, boosting local incomes and contributing to poverty reduction.

Vietnam looks to unlock medical tourism potential with national strategy

The draft strategy aims to position Vietnam as a trusted healthcare destination in Southeast Asia by 2030 and eventually among Asia's leading medical tourism hubs. The plan marks a shift from viewing medical tourism as an untapped opportunity to making it a national development priority.

Hue–Phong Nha tourist train to be launched on September 1

The central province of Quang Tri is working with the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VRC) to complete the project, which is expected to create a distinctive railway tourism product linking major heritage sites and scenic destinations across Vietnam's north-central region while strengthening regional tourism connectivity.

Quang Ninh targets Russian travellers as arrivals surge

Quang Ninh is looking to build partnerships to steer more Russian visitors to Ha Long Bay and other local attractions. Beyond the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay, the province holds diverse advantages in marine tourism, cultural attractions, luxury resorts and wellness services.

VIFC-HCMC sets up advisory board with leading global experts

The advisory board will support research, provide policy advice and recommend strategic directions for the centre’s development, the VIFC-HCMC Executive Board said.

Portugal crowned 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival champion

The DIFF 2026 festival has been one of the most successful editions in its history. Over the past weeks, hundreds of thousands of visitors have flocked to Da Nang to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere.

Cuc Phuong turns wildlife recovery into new tourism model

The park has kicked off a large-scale wildlife rewilding push in its core zone, the first move in a long-term nature restoration strategy, with full technical backing from Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (SVW).

Kunming – Nha Trang air service resumes to boost tourism, connectivity

The restored Kunming–Nha Trang route is expected to cater to growing travel demand and facilitate tourism, trade and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and China.

Bach Ma National Park seeks to unlock tourism potential through biodiversity

Home to one of Vietnam's richest biodiversity reserves, the Bach Ma National Park is stepping up efforts to transform its unique natural assets into sustainable tourism products while maintaining long-term conservation goals.

Ho Chi Minh City moves to develop Phu My 3 as first eco-industrial park

Developed under a strategic cooperation agreement between the Vietnamese and Japanese governments, the nearly 1,000-hectare industrial park is expected to become the city's first eco-industrial park under the country's new regulatory framework.

3D mapping brings Vietnam’s cultural heritage to life

The multi-sensory exhibition Giao thoi (Transition), featuring a state-of-the-art 3D mapping display with an interactive sensor system, is offering visitors an immersive journey through Vietnam’s cultural heritage. The exhibition has become a major attraction at the Vietnam Women's Museum.

Vietnam invites travellers on multi-sensory journey

Vietnam's appeal lies not in a single attraction but in the seamless combination of authentic experiences rooted in local culture. From colourful highland markets and traditional festivals to centuries-old craft villages, all remain an integral part of everyday life.

Hue parade celebrates the diversity of Vietnamese traditional costumes

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre, together with the Phu Xuan Ward People’s Committee and the Bach Hoa Bo Hanh Project Group, recently brought Hue’s imperial heritage to life with the Hue 2026 floral parade, themed “A confluence of Vietnamese styles.”

Paris Vovinam club promotes Vietnamese culture in France

The club currently has nearly 50 members aged from seven to over 70, with regular training sessions held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, alongside extended weekend classes for both children and adults. The classes are led by a father-and-daughter team, assisted by between two and six instructors depending on the session.