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Vibrant Son tra blossom festival in Son La

Vibrant Son tra blossom festival in Son La

The 2026 Son tra (hawthorn) blossom festival in Ngoc Chien commune, Son La province, is held annually in March in Nam Nghiep village, home to the largest hawthorn forest in Vietnam. The event promotes tourism and distinctive cultural values, celebrating the pristine white beauty of hawthorn flowers in the northwestern highlands and attracting large numbers of visitors seeking local cultural experiences.
Vietnam gains popularity among Philippine travellers

Vietnam gains popularity among Philippine travellers

According to the Tourism Information Centre under the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT), since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Filipino visitors to Vietnam has recovered and grown impressively. Filipino tourists are particularly fond of destinations such as Da Nang, Sa Pa, Phu Quoc and Nha Trang, as well as Vietnam’s distinctive cuisine.
Vietnamese universities climb global rankings in multiple disciplines

Vietnamese universities climb global rankings in multiple disciplines

In the broad subject rankings, seven Vietnamese universities were listed, three more than last year. Van Lang University ranked 260th globally in arts and humanities, the highest position for Vietnam in this category. Duy Tan University maintained a strong standing in engineering and technology, placing 346th worldwide.
Vietnam beat Bangladesh 3-0 in international friendly match

Vietnam beat Bangladesh 3-0 in international friendly match

The hosts came out on the front foot, pressing high and pinning Bangladesh deep in their own half from the opening whistle. The breakthrough arrived in the eighth minute when Tien Anh whipped in a corner and Tuan Hai finished from a close range to open the scoring.
Hue to offer immersive night tour of imperial heritage

Hue to offer immersive night tour of imperial heritage

Elaborately staged, the programme vividly recreates the royal court at night through a series of artistic performances and immersive experiences. It opens with a guard-changing ceremony at Ngo Mon (Noon Gate), combined with cannon-fire effects to mark the opening of the palace.
Tourist arrivals in Hue surge, further growth expected

Tourist arrivals in Hue surge, further growth expected

During the period, the city has welcomed more than 1.9 million visitors, up 31.3% year-on-year. Of the total, international arrivals exceeded 843,000, rising 26.7%, while domestic visitors reached over 1.05 million, up 35.2% compared with the same period last year.
Child protection, support programme in cyberspace approved

Child protection, support programme in cyberspace approved

The programme aims to achieve the objectives of strengthening child protection while promoting their healthy and positive development, and enhancing their digital capacity in the context of national digital transformation, thus contributing to the formation of a generation of Vietnamese “digital citizens” in the new situation.
Unique natural splendour of Hang Rai in Nui Chua National Park

Unique natural splendour of Hang Rai in Nui Chua National Park

Hang Rai (meaning “otter cave”) is located within the Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve in Vinh Hai commune, in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa. It stands out as one of the most remarkable natural landmarks of Nui Chua National Park, famed for its ancient fossilised coral reefs of striking shapes set against a backdrop of majestic coastal mountains.
Australian website spotlights the spirit of Vietnam along the Mekong

Australian website spotlights the spirit of Vietnam along the Mekong

Australian website The Sydney Morning Herald on March 21 run an article titled “The Spirit of Vietnam bursts into life a long the Mekong” by travel writer Tim Richards, in which he expresses his enjoyment of experiencing a week-long journey along the Mekong River from Vietnam to Cambodia.
Festival highlights “pho” as living cultural heritage

Festival highlights “pho” as living cultural heritage

As part of Pho Festival 2026, a two-day tour and hands-on experience of the pho craft took place on March 18–19 in Van Cu village, Nam Dong commune, Ninh Binh province. The programme drew visitors back to the roots of Vietnam’s iconic dish.