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Hanoi welcomes over 33 million visitors in 2025

In 2025, Hanoi welcomed more than 33.7 million visitors, up 20.8% from 2024. International arrivals exceeded 7.82 million, a 22.7% year-on-year increase. Total tourism revenue was estimated at more than 134.46 trillion VND (about 5.1 billion USD), a 21.5% rise year on year.

International arrivals to Vietnam hit new record in 2025, up over 20%

Hanoi’s ethnic culture village kicks off month-long Tet celebrations

Foreign visitors captivated by Hanoi’s street food culture

Ninh Binh on right track to emerge as international destination

20 trailblazing companies in national green ESG rankings honoured

In 2025-2026, the “For a Green National Environment” programme will pivot around six tasks that merge expertise with broad social outreach, including targeted communications, "Journey to Net Zero" conferences and trainings, ESG surveys and announcements, a "National Green Ambassador" contest, a "Green Fashion" design competition, and the rollout of "National Green Station" models focused on zero-waste living.

Southeast Asian gong festival brings vibrant rhythms to Da Lat

The event brought together artisan troupes from three Southeast Asian countries – Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, alongside representatives from Vietnam’s Dak Lak, Gia Lai, Quang Ngai, and Phu Tho provinces.

Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac complex receives UNESCO certificate

The complex is assessed as a unified and interconnected heritage space that fully reflects the formation, development and far-reaching influence of Vietnam’s unique cultural and spiritual values.

Vietnam People’s Army: Symbol of army-civilian bond

Having upheld the spirit of “Vietnamese army comes from the people and fights for the people” for 81 years, the close bond between the army and the people remains a source of strength, enabling the military to overcome all challenges and fulfil its mission of defending the Fatherland.

Dong Ho folk painting craft - UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding

On December 9, 2025, in India, the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO adopted a decision inscribing Dong Ho folk painting craft on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Shell handicraft lives on in coastal Vung Tau

Amid the bustle of the coastal ward of Vung Tau in Ho Chi Minh City, a small group of artisans is quietly keeping the spirit of the sea alive through shell handicrafts, a trade that has existed for nearly four decades and was once a source of local pride.

Hanoi culinary culture festival underway, honouring capital’s unique tastes

With the message of “listening to the stories of culinary heritage so that dining becomes a cultural experience,” the three-day annual festival seeks to link heritage with creative activities, develop cultural products from cuisine, and enhance the appeal of culinary heritage as a driver of the capital’s cultural industries.

Northernmost Lung Cu embraces green tourism

Lung Cu border commune in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang captivates visitors with its majestic natural landscapes, the rich cultural depth of highland ethnic communities, and the peaceful rhythm of life.

Vietnam welcomes over 19 million int’l visitors in 11 months

Vietnam welcomed more than 19 million international visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, up 20.9% year-on-year, and surpassing its pre-pandemic peak of more than 18 million arrivals, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Vietnam solidifies standing in global tourism landscape

Vietnam has once again been honoured as the World’s Leading Heritage Destination in 2025 by the World Travel Awards (WTA), marking its sixth recognition after the wins in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024 and reaffirming its foothold in the global tourism industry.

Dak Lak promotes Ba Na community’s gong culture, brocade weaving

The Trong Doi, Cong Ba, Chieng Nam Festival in Xi Thoai hamlet, which takes place at the end of January each year, attracts strong interest from both locals and visitors thanks to the distinctive artistic expressions of Ba Na culture.

ADB, BIDV support Vietnam’s green agriculture with 250 million USD financing package

According to ADB, to realise its goal of becoming one of the world’s top 15 agricultural exporters by 2030, Vietnam will need substantial capital, estimated at nearly 100 billion USD. The newly signed 250 million USD loan package represents part of the solution to this challenge.

SEA Games 33: Vietnam’s explosive performances claim 84 gold medals

With this impressive series of achievements in the afternoon, the Vietnamese delegation continued to closely chase the top positions on the medal table, as December 19 is considered a decisive day for determining the final rankings at the tournament.

3,000 conical hats light up Christmas in southern Dong Nai

In recent days, thousands of residents and visitors have flocked to Ha Phat Church in the southern province of Dong Nai to admire a 35-metre-tall Christmas tree crafted from 3,000 traditional Vietnamese conical hats. Striking in both scale and creativity, the unique structure celebrates cultural heritage and has become a major attraction ahead of the Christmas season.

Vietnam fulfils key targets at 33rd SEA Games: delegation head

The three major goals are maintaining and enhancing Vietnam’s position among the region’s leading sporting nations; achieving breakthroughs in key sports, particularly Olympic disciplines; and projecting the image of a civilised, professional and disciplined delegation to the international community, Minh said.

33rd SEA Games: Regional media abuzz over Vietnamese U22’s dramatic victory

Thai newspapers expressed deep disappointment with their team over what many described as a “heartbreaking” defeat.

Hue launches high-tech cultural heritage space at Imperial Citadel

At the venue, visitors are treated to immersive visual effects created by spatial computing, a digital exhibition area using Apple Vision Pro, and 3D hologram projection solutions.

Crowds flood the streets to celebrate Vietnam U22’s SEA Games 33 gold medal

On December 18 evening, after Vietnam’s U22 team staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback against host Thailand to claim the gold medal in the men’s football event at the 33rd SEA Games, huge crowds across the country flooded the streets, waving flags, cheering, and celebrating the victory.

A sea of red as Vietnam U22 clinch SEA Games glory

The atmosphere following Vietnam U22’s dramatic 3–2 victory over Thailand U22 in the men’s football final at the 33rd SEA Games was truly special and unforgettable.

Gia Lai to host national tourism year 2026 with vibrant activities

Hosting the Visit Vietnam Year 2026 is expected to create new momentum for the development of cultural, heritage, community, sports, scientific and eco-tourism, while promoting Gia Lai and Vietnam’s tourism products to the world.