Việt Nam News

What's left is more simple and what made me love Việt Nam from the moment I landed. It is something harder to name. It would be crass to call it originality or authenticity.

It is a tale of family love, teacher-student bonds, romantic relationships and unwavering loyalty to serve, embodying the desire to protect the nation's sacred land.

A film week commemorating the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947–2026) opened in HCM City on July 22, featuring outstanding works that honour the sacrifices and contributions of those who rendered services to the nation.

Meliá Hotels International has announced its forthcoming Ocaria Retreat Mũi Né, Member of Melia Collection, a five‑star seaside sanctuary in Bình Thuận Province set to become the very first Meliá Collection property in Việt Nam.

Food is playing an increasingly influential role in the travel decisions of Vietnamese tourists, with 35% citing local cuisine as one of the key factors in choosing a destination, according to Agoda's Travel Outlook 2026 report.

Nearly 100 additional officers could be deployed to major coastal and island attractions to assist visitors, deter scams and strengthen the emergency response.

The exhibition evokes not only the changing landscapes of nature, but more fundamentally the evolving movement of artistic thought, as each artist encounters and interprets reality – not the reality perceived by the eye, but the reality constructed through contemplation.

French reporter and photographer Nicolas Cornet has published several photo books exploring Việt Nam. His Chùa Việt Nam (Pagodas) has been republished in bilingual Vietnamese – English and Vietnamese – French editions.

A special concert in Hà Nội will commemorate the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day, bringing together veteran and younger performers in a tribute that celebrates sacrifice, patriotism and the enduring power of music to connect generations.

Under the strategy, Việt Nam aims to build an advanced culture rooted in national identity, harness cultural soft power to drive rapid and sustainable development, enhance its standing, reputation and influence on the international stage, and contribute meaningfully to the diversity of human civilisation.

A project has been launched to foster connections between Việt Nam's sơn mài (lacquer) and Japan's wajima-nuri lacquerware.

More than 100 artefacts produced by famous ceramics centres in the Southern region since the 19th century are on display at the Museum of An Giang Province.

The South Central Coast is a distinctive maritime cultural landscape, encompassing a rich array of tangible and intangible values. Amid rapid urbanisation and the pressures of mass tourism, however, many traditional cultural practices and forms of folk knowledge are at risk of disappearing.

Long celebrated for its imperial heritage, Huế is embracing a new identity as a wellness destination. By combining traditional medicine, cultural experiences and advances in science, innovation and digital technology, the former imperial capital is creating a tourism model for a new generation of travellers seeking both discovery and restoration.

By linking the area with cultural, ecotourism and resort sites, as well as craft village experiences, Sơn Tây could offer more diverse and compelling itineraries, contributing to the expansion of Hà Nội's tourism landscape.

Nearly 500 illuminated kites will take to the night sky over Đà Nẵng's coastline for the first time as part of the Enjoy Danang Festival 2026, one of a series of cultural, artistic and community events scheduled for July 22-26.

Some rankings generate only a brief media buzz. Others become more convincing with time. Lonely Planet's decision to place Đà Nẵng second on its list of The Best Places to Visit in Asia This Summer 2026, announced in May, belongs firmly to the latter.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngô Lê Văn, Chairman of the Việt Nam National Commission for UNESCO, is leading the Vietnamese delegation to the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, taking place in Busan from July 19 to 29.