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HCM City unveils activities to mark 50th anniversary of liberation and reunification

The national commemoration ceremony will take place at 6:30 am on April 30, along Lê Duẩn Street, District 1 and other streets in the central districts of the city.

Painting created by hearing-impaired artist wins Pan Pacific Hanoi Art Prize 2025

Building on the success of its first season, "Inspiring Tradition", the Pan Pacific Hanoi Art Prize continues to promote local arts, nurture talent, and support artists with special needs, inspiring future generations. The annual event keeps the passion for art alive and celebrates individual voices through creative expression.

Festival Phở opens, showcasing diverse national styles

All eyes are on the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long where the nation's best phở restaurants gather together for the annual Phở Festival.

Taiwan showcases MICE tourism potential in Hà Nội

MICE tourism, which brings in high-spending visitors leading to increased revenue and economic activity, is a strong and growing sector in many countries and regions, including in Việt Nam and Taiwan (China).

Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu lures tourists with series of events during April 30 holiday

The southern coastal province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu will organise a series of vibrant cultural, sports and tourism events to boost tourism for the upcoming April 30 holiday, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnamese film wins best picture at 22nd Asian film festival in Rome

Nguyễn Thu Hà, Counsellor at the Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy, attended the ceremony and received the award on behalf of the film crew.

Culture, tourism give wings to China-Việt Nam relations: expert

In her article posted on the Global Times of China, Liu Xiangyan, associate researcher of the Institute of International Studies at the China Tourism Academy, wrote that with the improvement of transportation networks and enhanced regional cooperation, the two countries have become each other's major markets of tourist sources.

Belgium-based Quân debuts show in Hà Nội

Experimental choreographer Bùi Ngọc Quân is returning with his first independent piece in Việt Nam, the Động Phách Tách Kén show, at the Âu Cơ Theatre.

About 76,000 train tickets sold for coming national holiday travel

The number of passengers is expected to keep rising in the days leading up to the holiday, especially on short-distance and regional routes.

Technology applied to support tourists across the country

Visitors simply tap their NFC-enabled smartphones to access a digital space packed with features about popular tourist landmarks across Việt Nam.

Holiday movie season offers variety for all tastes

A variety of Vietnamese films across different genres are set to hit theaters during the April 30th – May 1st holiday period, offering audiences a cinematic feast.

City cải lương theatres ready for national reunification anniversary

Cải lương (reformed opera) theatres in HCM City will stage plays highlighting patriotism and national pride to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

Beautycare Expo 2025 opens in Hà Nội

Over a two thousand brands are showing at the three-day beauty and personal care expo in the capital.

War movie draws visitors to Củ Chi Tunnels historic site

The number of visitors to the Củ Chi Tunnels in April has increased by 20 and 30 per cent over the same period last year.

HCM City hotel bookings soar for April 30 holiday

Domestic and foreign tourists are flocking to HCM City to explore the activities it plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 2025), resulting in a sharp spike in demand for accommodation.

Bursting with pride

When it comes to patriotic countries, few come close to the Vietnamese. As the 50th anniversary of national reunification fast approaches you'll find national pride everywhere you look. Coffee cups, cakes and walls are adorned with Vietnamese flags. Here are just a few places bursting with pride.

A musical tribute to the man who gave Vietnamese songs a Russian voice

In addition to his song translations, Lê Đức Mẫn, has translated more than 40 literary works from Russian to Vietnamese, many of which are considered classics.

Bình Định Culinary Culture Festival 2025 to delight visitors in May

According to Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, this year’s festival aims to honour, preserve and promote the rich culinary heritage of Bình Định Province, where traditional dishes serve as a delightful bridge connecting local communities with visitors from around the globe.