Speaking at the opening of the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2026 in Hà Nội on April 10, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hồ An Phong noted that despite challenges in 2025, Việt Nam largely fulfilled its socio-economic development goals.

The Soyuz 37 – Intercosmos 37 mission in 1980 marked a particularly significant milestone, as it was the first time a Vietnamese astronaut, together with a Soviet cosmonaut, carried out a mission in outer space.

Circus artists from Hà Nội have won international recognition after picking up three prizes at the Golden Elephant Circus Festival in Girona, Spain. Their winning performance featured the hair-raising “Đu Nón” with four performers suspended in the air, spinning while holding onto each other in perfect coordination using their hair, arms, and even teeth.

The 20th International Travel Expo, Hồ Chí Minh City (ITE HCMC 2026), hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the HCM City People’s Committee, will be organised by the HCM City Department of Tourism from August 27-29 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC).

In a bid to build Huế into a well-ordered and modern city, several central wards and communes have recently stepped up measures to tighten urban management and reclaim sidewalks for pedestrians. 

Gia Lai has undergone a remarkable transformation following the recent national merger, making the province home to both stunning beaches and majestic mountain peaks. This unique combination offers a significant advantage for tourism development, which was highlighted during a tourism promotion conference held on April 9 in Hà Nội.

Arriving earlier than usual, millions of butterflies and fireflies are enchanting visitors to Cúc Phương National Park, offering a rare natural spectacle and highlighting Ninh Bình’s commitment to sustainable ecotourism.

Hosted by the Hà Nội University of Culture, the event will serve as a forum to share research findings, successful models, and practical experience in cultural development in Việt Nam today.

The Pan Pacific Hanoi Art Award 2026 celebrates resilience, creativity, and humanitarian values, honouring young Vietnamese artists and opening new horizons for inclusive artistic expression.