Vietnam welcomes 20th millionth international tourist in 2025
With an estimated growth rate of 21% this year, Vietnam's tourism industry is now regarded by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation as one of the fastest-growing in the world.
“Museum Night” brings new cultural energy to Hanoi after dark
A new after-hours experience titled “Museum Night” has just been launched, promising an appealing attraction for residents and visitors as the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum opens its doors in the evening for the first time.
Spouses of Vietnamese and Kuwaiti PMs visit Al-Salam Palace Museum
As part of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Kuwait, his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran joined several cultural and social activities.
Ninh Binh hosts Vietnam – Japan Buddhist cultural exchange festival
The Vietnam – Japan Buddhist cultural exchange festival, held at the Tam Chuc National Tourist Complex in Ninh Binh province from November 15 to 16, brought together thousands of monks, Buddhists, local residents, and Japanese visitors.
17 Vietnamese films to be screened at the world's largest cinema in Paris
Representative Vietnamese cinematic works will be introduced to the French public during the Vietnam Film Week, taking place from December 5 to 12 at Le Grand Rex, Paris.
Vietnam remains attractive destination for Russian travelers
Bookings by Russian tourists to Vietnam and Thailand have risen over the past week, and are expected to extend through April–May next year, according to the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RUTI).
Ho Chi Minh City transforms its cuisine into “language of tourism”
Promoting the potential and advantages of Vietnam’s largest economic, cultural, and social hub, Ho Chi Minh City has been making efforts to renew its tourism products and diversify events to enrich visitors’ experiences. In particular, its tourism sector is strongly capitalising on local cuisine as a key tourism product to increase the appeal of the city to both domestic and international visitors.
Photo exhibition captures over three decades of Vietnam’s transformation
“Continuum: Vietnam” showcases more than 50 photographs by Soloman across two periods, 1992–1993 and 2022–2024. Displayed side by side, the black-and-white archival portraits and the recent colour photographs create a poignant dialogue between past and present.
Vietnam's World Biosphere Reserves eye to become ideal destinations
Vietnam's World Biosphere Reserves have truly become a rendezvous for integration, cooperation, and the exchange of information and experiences among countries and international organisations in the field of conservation and sustainable development, as well as an ideal destination for domestic and international tourists, heard a conference in the central province of Khanh Hoa on November 3.
Photo Hanoi ’25 opens, turning capital into global hub of photographic art
The biennale includes 22 exhibitions and 28 sideline events such as talk shows, book launches, and film screenings. A series of art tours, photography workshops, and interactive experiences at 20 cultural venues across the capital will offer the public, especially young people, fresh perspectives on contemporary photography from Vietnam and abroad.
HCM City joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network in film category
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van described the recognition a milestone in the materialisation of the Party and State’s policies on international integration and cultural revitalisation in the new era. It also reflects the country’s commitment to promoting cultural diplomacy and developing cultural and creative industries.
First Thang Long-Hanoi Festival – Rendezvous of culture, tourism, creativity
The festival aims to reaffirm Hanoi's position in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, as well as its brand as one of the “best places to see beautiful autumn foliage in Asia,” thereby contributing to the development of Hanoi’s cultural industries.
