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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

Vietnam is key priority for US investment fund: DFC Chief Policy Officer

Vietnam is a key priority market for the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) as it looks to expand its investment footprint in the Southeast Asian country. Caroline Vik, Chief Policy Officer at the DFC told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) during her visit to Vietnam from June 19 to 21.

Six patients given new lease on life through organ transplants from single donor

Using organs and tissues donated by the brain-dead donor, the Hue Central Hospitalsuccessfully carried out six transplant procedures, including one heart, one liver, two kidney, and two corneal transplants. All recipients have recovered well and have since been discharged from hospital.

Da Nang, Copenhagen strengthen ties for green development

The event “Da Nang – Copenhagen: A green journey along the Han river”, which opened at APEC Park on June 20, marks the 55th anniversary of Vietnam–Denmark diplomatic relations (1971–2026) while promoting exchanges and collaboration on sustainable urban development.

Vietnam-Singapore trade reflects deeper integration in supply chains

According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, Vietnam remained Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner in the first five months of 2026, with bilateral trade reaching 23.3 billion SGD (18.02 billion USD), up 43.4% year-on-year.

Vietnam needs unified national network to master quantum technology: Experts

Experts urged that developing post-quantum cryptography and protecting national digital infrastructure must begin immediately.

Calls for justice for Vietnamese AO victims gain renewed support in France

Lawyer Christophe Lèguevaques described the struggle for justice for AO victims as both necessary and legitimate. He noted encouraging signs in the Court of Cassation’s review of Nga’s case and expressed his admiration for her determination and perseverance in pursuing justice on behalf of victims.

Lao Cai preserves cultural heritage, creating sustainable livelihoods from traditional crafts

Among the province’s success stories is Ta Phin commune, one of Lao Cai’s earliest community-based tourism destinations and a locality renowned for its diverse traditional occupations that provide stable and sustainable livelihoods for ethnic minority communities.

Hanoi seeks to unlock night-time economy through culture, heritage

As the tourism sector seeks to increase visitor spending and extend stays, the development of the night-time economy is increasingly seen as a way to create new tourism products, enhance destination appeal and support sustainable urban growth.

Ho Chi Minh City plans free bus travel through end of 2026

The city's People's Committee has proposed allocating an additional 665 billion VND (about 26 million USD) to cover 100% of bus fares during the six-month period.

Vietnam accelerates tourism digitalisation via AI, data ecosystems

Under this blueprint, tourism is designated as a high-priority sector to enhance the use of digital technology to improve management capabilities, service quality, and the visitor experience.

Imports for investment and production seen supporting long-term growth: NSO

Vietnam recorded trade deficits of 1.78 billion USD in January, 1.01 billion USD in February, 680 million USD in March, 3.99 billion USD in April and 5.21 billion USD in May, bringing the cumulative deficit in the first five months of 2026 to 13.8 billion USD.

Green finance gains momentum as Vietnam pursues sustainable growth

As Vietnam pursues rapid and sustainable economic growth, improving growth quality, advancing the green transition, promoting the circular economy, and adopting environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are becoming increasingly urgent.

Vietnam’s trade surplus with EU expands amid economic headwinds

Trade between Vietnam and the EU maintained momentum during the January–May period, supported by the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and sustained demand for key Vietnamese exports, even as the EU grappled with inflationary pressures and sluggish consumer spending.

French Court of Cassation considers reopening Agent Orange lawsuit

According to lawyer Paul Mathonnet, the central legal question before the Court of Cassation is whether the activities of the US chemical companies constituted commercial operations or acts carried out in the exercise of state sovereignty.

Hundreds of US experts, investors to join Da Nang Business, Finance and Technology Week 2026

Scheduled to take place in mid-July, the week is expected to attract thousands of domestic and international participants. It will provide a platform for updating global trends, exploring investment opportunities and strengthening business connections.

Hue royal architecture preserves unique heritage of poetry and prose

Poetry and literary inscriptions adorning the royal architecture of Hue comprise poems, prose works, parallel sentences and calligraphic panels in classical Chinese characters. Drawn from literary works created during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802–1945), they together form a unique “Museum of Poetry”.

Hanoi adopts framework to boost night-time economy development

The resolution encourages a wide range of cultural, artistic and tourism activities, including performances, exhibitions, film screenings, presentations of traditional and intangible cultural heritage, and other programmes held in public spaces, pedestrian streets, heritage sites, theatres, cinemas and cultural venues.

Vietnam showcases cultural identity at Asian Festival in Bulgaria

The annual event is one of Bulgaria’s largest international cultural festivals, attracting more than 20,000 visitors, including local residents, international tourists and members of Asian communities living and working in the country.

Vietnam’s first national university to be celebrated at UNESCO, Montpellier

The programme is part of a series of events marking the 950th anniversary of Quoc Tu Giam (1076–2026) and 50 years of cooperation between Vietnam and UNESCO, organised by the Centre for Cultural and Scientific Activities of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam.

Int'l arrivals to Vietnam surpass 10 million in January-May 2026

Vietnam welcomed more than 10 million international visitors in the first five months of 2026, up 14.9% year-on-year, driven by a stable and safe environment, more open visa policies, enhanced tourism promotion, diverse tourism products and improving service quality.