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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.

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.

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.

With its advantages in unique natural and cultural resources, along with attractive event organisation costs, Vietnam is gradually emerging as a wedding destination worldwide, especially after many super-rich couples from India have chosen Vietnam for their lavish events, according to insiders.

The 17th “Bui Xuan Phai: For the Love of Hanoi” Awards were presented at a ceremony held at the Temple of Literature in the capital city on October 8, with the Grand Prize honouring architect Hoang Dao Kinh.

The 2024 Creative Design Festival will take place from November 9 to 17 under the theme "Creative Crossroads," according to the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. A highlight of this year’s festival will be the opening of iconic buildings such as the Government Guest House, Hanoi Opera House, and Hanoi University of Pharmacy for public tours.

In the first nine months of 2024, Ho Chi Minh City saw over 4 million international visitors, a 12% increase year on year.

The first-ever Vietnam fruit festival opened in Beijing, China, on September 29. The event was co-organized by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on September 29 attended the second mock session of the "Children’s NA" initiative, which brought together 306 young delegates from 63 provinces and cities across the country.

Graduating the Hanoi Academy of Theatre and Cinema in Art Design, artist Tran Nguyen gained widespread recognition after sharing his early works depicting rural life on social media in 2021. Since then, he has continued to delve into the landscapes and culture of villages across three regions of Vietnam, with the hope of “awakening” the peaceful memories of the countryside, that hold the essence of many childhoods. Join us to take a look at his intriguing paintings.

The Berliner Philharmonie in Berlin resonated with the enchanting sounds of Vietnamese folk music, warmly received by nearly 2,500 attendees as Vietnamese and German musicians showcased traditional instruments.