Việt Nam News

With a comprehensive strategy focused on professionalism and a blend of heritage preservation and modern technology, the tourism sector in the newly formed Phu Tho Province is experiencing a remarkable transformation.

Formed in 1991, veteran rock band Parikrama ranks among India’s longest-running and most respected rock bands, with more than 3,500 global shows at venues like the Kennedy Centre in the US, Download Festival and Brixton Academy.

A portrait collection of Vietnamese-German by photographer Birgit Kleber honours 20 remarkable personalities who have resiliently made their mark across various fields.

The book, entitled "65 Years of Fostering the Exemplary and Loyal Friendship between Việt Nam and Cuba", was jointly compiled and published by the Sư Thật (Truth) National Political Publishing House and the Embassy of Cuba in Việt Nam.

Foreign visitors to Việt Nam must have their temporary stay registered with local authorities, though accommodation providers are responsible for carrying this out. Here are the key points travellers should know about residence declaration, possible penalties and how long they are allowed to stay under Vietnamese law.

The National Statistics Office's data showed the number of foreign tourist arrivals reached 1.73 million in October, up 13.8 per cent month-on-month and 22.1 per cent year-on-year, the highest monthly tally ever.

Dishes recognised as Việt Nam's intangible cultural heritage, alongside famous bowls from around the world, will be showcased at the 2025 International Culinary Culture Festival under the theme 'Trip of Flavours.'

One of the things I learned as a resident of HCM City is that you always carry a spare set of clothes in your bag. They do not need to be anything fancy. I carry a simple T-shirt, shorts and one pair of socks. This way, I can continue with my job in some form if I happen to get caught in the rain.

The event is organised by the VNUFA in collaboration with art schools in the GoA9 network – an international alliance of art schools in Asia, with the theme Trường Đại Học Mỹ thuật Việt Nam và Bè Bạn (Việt Nam University of Fine Arts and Friends).

The variety of goods available for exchange and display at the market is remarkably rich, showcasing the unique characteristics of the mountainous region.

The ASEAN-Korea Week 2025 will take place from November 11 to 15 on Jeju, South Korea's largest island and renowned for its beauty.

Fifteen gong troupes from Southeast Asian countries and the UNESCO Creative Cities will take part in the 2025 Southeast Asian Gong Festival in Lâm Đồng Province in November and December.

The World Tea Fest 2025, Việt Nam's first international-scale tea festival, features four remarkable records: a mass tea-brewing performance by 1,111 artisans; the preservation of a 100-year-old tea factory; the participation of beauty queens from 80 countries; and the display of 1,000 ancient tea trees, each several centuries old.

Award-winning photographer Nguyễn Ngọc Thiện is among the few Vietnamese artists working underwater, combining diving expertise with a sharp visual eye to document marine life in some of the country’s most fragile ecosystems.

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp is working on a series of cultural and tourism activities to attract tourists during the upcoming holidays.

The photography exhibition runs through November, providing art enthusiasts with an opportunity to explore fresh, humanistic, and profound perspectives in photography, which is an art form that continuously evolves alongside modern life.

Chefs from 16 teams from hotels, resorts and restaurants in central Việt Nam began the annual Đà Nẵng Professional Chefs Challenge, a tourism-related promotion and links among travel agencies and tour operators in the region

The exhibition, which is scheduled to take place at the Việt Nam National Fine Arts, 66 Nguyễn Thái Học Street, Hà Nội, from November 14-22, stands as a key event in a programme celebrating the centenary of the Việt Nam University of Fine Arts.