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Miss World 2026 promotes Vietnamese culture, tourism

On September 4-5 alone, Khanh Hoa welcomed around 95,000 visitors staying overnight, including approximately 38,000 international visitors, highlighting the event’s considerable appeal and the province’s image as a safe, attractive and welcoming destination.

Bat Trang pottery village preserves heritage in digital age

Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards create new cultural, heritage values

Tourism sector serves 6.5 million tourists during National Day holiday

National Day break delivers tourism gains across major hubs

Dong Thap boosts conservation, ecotourism development at Tram Chim National Park

The Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, one of the few remaining inland wetlands of the former Dong Thap Muoi region, plays a vital role in conserving biodiversity and developing sustainable ecotourism.

Hanoi’s essence shines at Autumn Fair

The national mega fair – Autumn Fair 2025 – is drawing large crowds of residents and visitors alike. Among its highlights is the “Hanoi Autumn Essence” space, where each pavilion captures a slice of Hanoi’s elegance, offering guests a truly engaging experience.

Vietnam sends 1,165-strong delegation to SEA Games 33

The Vietnamese sports delegation, headed by Nguyen Hong Minh, Deputy Director of the Sports Authority of Vietnam, aims to win 91 to 110 gold medals at SEA Games 33.

Vietnamese Spring Fest 2025 draws thousands in Australia

The Vietnamese community is an important part of Perth’s multicultural fabric, contributing significantly to its economic, cultural and social life, said Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds.

Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 - A place everyone can feel happiness in every moment

The Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 will take place in pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi from December 5-7, featuring a wide range of activities which all convey a message: happiness is always present, in the eyes, the smiles, and in every ordinary moment of the Vietnamese people.

“Red Rain” wins Golden Lotus Award at 24th Vietnam Film Festival

Making historical stories compelling enough to attract younger audiences to films on history and revolutionary warfare, helping them appreciate previous generations and the value of peace, remains a significant challenge for filmmakers.

Winter Festival in Bac Ha commune dazzles visitors with unique experiences

The “Colours of the Plateau” Winter Festival takes place in Bac Ha commune, Lao Cai province from November 14 to 23, featuring a wide range of cultural, sports and tourism activities that bring visitors unique winter experiences.

105th Asian Athletics Council Meeting affirms Vietnam’s rising stature

Hanoi hosted the 105th Asian Athletics Council Meeting on November 14, spotlighting Vietnam’s rising stature in the continent’s track-and-field landscape.

HCM City - An attractive destination on Michelin’s culinary map

Time Out magazine also describes Vinh Khanh as a lively, energetic street that embodies the very soul of Ho Chi Minh City’s street food culture.

“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.

First Red River Festival opens with cross-border cultural highlights

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.