Northwest wonder: Lai Châu’s tourism boom continues

From cloud-kissed mountain peaks and ethnic community villages to trekking routes and digital tourism initiatives, Lai Châu is attracting record numbers of visitors and positioning itself as one of Việt Nam’s fastest-growing travel destinations.

Digital technology revives orginal values of Mỹ Sơn world cultural heritage site

The Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary, located in Thu Bồn Commune, Đà Nẵng City, is a complex of Chăm towers situated in a valley with a diameter of about 2 km. It once served as a site for religious ceremonies and as a burial place for kings, and members of the Chăm royal family. In December 1999, the Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary was recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

Picasso’s painting on Việt Nam peace highlighted in France

​​​​​​​“Vive la Paix” (Long Live Peace) painting was created by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso in 1954 following the signing of the Geneva Accords and was published on the front page of the French newspaper L’Humanité. While Picasso’s famous peace dove appears prominently in the painting, he also added images of people wearing Vietnamese conical hats alongside landscapes reminiscent of Việt Nam.

Khánh Hòa to host Sea Festival in July

Khánh Hòa Sea Festival 2026 will take place from July 17-19 in Khánh Hòa Province’s Nha Trang Ward, featuring more than 40 cultural, art, sports, and tourism activities, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Việt Nam emerges as tourism hotspot on global map

According to online travel platform Agoda, searches for accommodation in Việt Nam by Chinese travellers surged 164 per cent year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, the fastest growth among international source markets.

Đà Nẵng emerges as hub for multi-destination travel

Đà Nẵng’s appeal has been further strengthened after being ranked second on Lonely Planet’s list of Asia’s most attractive summer destinations. The recognition underscores the city’s growing role as a tourism and leisure hub in the region.

Young designers dazzle at VN Int’l Fashion Week

Vietnamese young designers and brands have provided an insight into the country’s sustainable fashion trends at the 2026 Aquafina Việt Nam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) 21st Edition in HCM City.

Young Southeast Asian musicians to compete in Đà Nẵng

Around 250 young artists from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, HCM City, Hà Nội and Đà Nẵng will be competing in the Young Artists Friendship Festival and Competition (YAFF) in Đà Nẵng from June 26 to 28.

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