Young Vietnamese

Vietnamese students in Rennes, France, celebrated Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025 with a recent vibrant cultural event. Hosted by the Vietnamese Youth and Student Association in Rennes (SVRen), the program marked the beginning of a series of activities for the Vietnamese community in France to welcome the new year.

At the start of the new year, Muong Lay town in the northwestern province of Dien Bien bursts with excitement and joy during the annual Swallowtail Boat Racing Festival. Over the past decade, the festival has become one of the region’s most iconic cultural events, serving as both a thrilling sporting occasion and a bridge connecting local ethnic communities.

Christmas is just around the corner, bringing a festive and vibrant atmosphere that brightens the entire country. From the solemn churches and Catholic neighborhoods to bustling streets, dazzling shopping centers, and cozy cafés, every corner glows with twinkling lights, floral decorations, and the sweet melodies of Christmas. The joyful and heartwarming decorations fill everyone with holiday cheer as they embrace the season of peace and look forward to a happy and prosperous 2025.

Party General Secretary To Lam on December 18 stressed that the Party and State are confident in the youth, placing them at the centre of many major national matters, and considering them a core force in shaping the country’s future.

On December 17, the Department of Information and Communications of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Con Dao island district, launched a "Green Living Festival." This event is part of the "For a green island environment" programme in 2024 which aims at promoting environmental protection and sustainable development in coastal and island regions.

A group of architects with a shared passion for art has organised the exhibition “Urban Imprints 2024” in Ho Chi Minh City, sharing their sketches and paintings in watercolor and other mediums.

Pho, the iconic Vietnamese noodle soup, has transcended its traditional roots and won hearts worldwide, with its latest milestone being the opening of “Pho Hanoi 1979” restaurant in the heart of Sydney, Australia, on December 2.

From the streets of Hanoi to the bustling corners of Saigon, coffee is more than just a drink here—it's a way of life.

With outstanding achievements in biotechnology, Dr. Nguyen Thuy Ba Linh from University College London (UCL) has become the first Vietnamese scientist to win the UK's TechWomen 100 Awards.

Major General, Professor, Dr. Nguyen The Hoang, Deputy Director of Military Central Hospital 108, has been elected as an official member of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).

As one of the first countries to participate in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), Vietnam has made significant efforts to fulfill its national commitments through various measures aimed at ensuring gender equality in all areas of social life, bringing in many encouraging achievements.

China’s cruise ship Blue Dream Melody on November 16 brought over 1,100 Chinese tourists to the Ha Long Sun World International Cruise Port in Quang Ninh. This marked the first cruise voyage from Beihai city (Guangxi, China) to Ha Long after a long hiatus, opening up opportunities for trade and tourism development between the two localities.

At this year’s Creative Design Festival, visitors can dive into unique tours enabling them to experience creative works crafted by artists, using Hanoi's iconic architecture as their canvas. Festival organisers aim to connect creativity across generations by mapping routes that blend art with history, giving new life to the city’s heritage sites.

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum held a ceremony to receive a painting titled “Hillsides in Deli Ibrahim (Algiers)” by Ham Nghi, an exiled Vietnamese king, on November 12.

Vietnam served nearly 14.1 million international holiday-makers in the first 10 months of 2024, up 41.3% year-on-year.

The 2025 Asia University Rankings, which was recently published by UK-based education organization Quacquarelli Symonds, features 17 Vietnamese universities, an increase of two from the previous edition, with Ho Chi Minh City Open University and Vinh University joining.

The Vietnam Military History Museum’s new site on Thăng Long Avenue in Hanoi, which began construction in 2019, has now completed Phase 1. The museum’s modern design features approximately 150,000 artefacts, including national treasures and rare items.

A Vietnamese eloquence contest was held recently at Kanda University of International Studies in Japan's Chiba prefecture, drawing 21 students from eight universities, colleges, and high schools that teach the Vietnamese language across Japan.

Recently, young Vietnamese designers have been trying various ways to revitalize the traditional ao dai through creative designs and striking collections. They skillfully blend traditional cultural values with modern styles, creating fresh adaptations that preserve the essence of this national garment.