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Muong Lo Festival 2026 opens with grand Xoe dance performance

Muong Lo Festival 2026 opens with grand Xoe dance performance

Chairman of the Lao Cai provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Tuan Anh said the province regards culture as the spiritual foundation, an endogenous resource and a driving force for sustainable development, with people at the centre of cultural creation, preservation and enjoyment.
Hanoi emerges as international music hub

Hanoi emerges as international music hub

The Hanoi Jazztival 2026, themed “Hanoi Jazz – Music Without Borders,” will take place from September 17-19 at a range of cultural venues, including the Hanoi Opera House, Ly Thai To Garden, Thang Long Theatre and the Vietnam Women’s Museum.
Vong Canh hill: Romantic charm of Hue

Vong Canh hill: Romantic charm of Hue

With its tranquil pine-covered slopes and sweeping views of the poetic Huong River, Vong Canh hill is one of Hue’s most romantic scenic spots, where nature and the city’s timeless charm blend in perfect harmony.
Jazz melodies connect Hanoi with the world

Jazz melodies connect Hanoi with the world

Le Thi Anh Mai, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the organisers aim to develop Hanoi Jazztival into an annual international jazz festival, creating a cultural brand for Hanoi with regional recognition and global reach.
Sports tourism gains momentum across Vietnam

Sports tourism gains momentum across Vietnam

A Quang Ninh official said sporting events not only promote Ha Long Bay and other local attractions but also generate substantial spillover benefits for accommodation, transport, restaurant, retail and other services, reinforcing the province's image as a dynamic and modern destination.
Spectacular beauty of Da Do rocky coast in Quang Ngai

Spectacular beauty of Da Do rocky coast in Quang Ngai

The Da Do rocky coast in the central province of Quang Ngai offers a landscape both rugged and picturesque, with reddish-brown rock formations shaped by millions of years of geological processes. Stretching along the shoreline, layers of rock create a striking coastal landscape.
International-class venue raises the bar for Vietnam's cultural industries

International-class venue raises the bar for Vietnam's cultural industries

The premiere of “Dream Show”, which also marked the official debut of the Phu Tho Circus and Multi-purpose Performance Theatre, is being hailed as a milestone for Vietnam's cultural industries. The production signals the country's growing international ambitions by bringing traditional performing arts into the global creative economy.
Ethnic communities preserve traditional crafts in Dien Bien

Ethnic communities preserve traditional crafts in Dien Bien

From remote mountain villages to community cultural spaces, ethnic communities in the northwestern province of Dien Bien are keeping their traditional heritage alive. Crafts such as shoemaking by the Xạ Phang people and embroidery by the Mong community continue to be preserved and passed down through generations, reflecting both cultural pride and resilience.
Vietnamese consumers develop taste for Australian, New Zealand fruit

Vietnamese consumers develop taste for Australian, New Zealand fruit

According to statistics from the Department of Customs, in the first six months of 2026, Vietnam imported 102.8 million USD worth of fruit, vegetables and flowers from Australia, up 55.7% from the same period last year. Australia's share of total imports rose from 5.5% to 6.51%, highlighting the growing position of the market as a supplier. Imports from New Zealand reached 78.04 million USD, up 20.4% year-on-year.
Bo Ly custard apple harvest season in northern Vietnam

Bo Ly custard apple harvest season in northern Vietnam

Lush custard apple orchards at the foot of Tam Dao range in Dai Dinh commune, Phu Tho province, are a vivid testament to the effectiveness of crop restructuring, which has helped increase the value of local agricultural products and strengthen the Bo Ly custard apple brand.
Tram Chim sees progress in crane conservation

Tram Chim sees progress in crane conservation

After more than three years of implementation, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has recorded encouraging initial results from its 2022–2032 project to conserve and restore the red-crowned crane population at Tram Chim National Park. The cranes have adapted well to the local climate and environment, while the park's wetland ecosystem is gradually recovering.
More European travellers love to visit Vietnam

More European travellers love to visit Vietnam

A recent report from Agoda has revealed that Vietnam has been ranked among the top spots as the most-searched Asian destinations by European travellers, showcasing a surge in interest among global tourists.