Various activities planned for “Visit Vietnam Year – Huế 2025”
Various activities have been planned for the “Visit Vietnam Year – Huế 2025” hosted by the central province of Thừa Thiên Huế under the theme “Huế- Ancient Capital – New Opportunity”.
Tourism sector thriving in 2024
The tourism sector emerged as a bright spot in Vietnam’s socio-economic landscape in 2024, surpassing key targets for visitor numbers and revenue. As a result, it became a major economic driver, contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of both localities and the country as a whole.
Hòa Bình named among world’s most beautiful destinations: US magazine
The northern mountainous province of Hòa Bình has been listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller.
Việt Nam on track to become top tourist destination in the digital age
The Singaporean website opengovasia.com has published an article stating that Việt Nam is creating an ideal environment for a thriving digital ecosystem and technological advancements in the tourism sector, thanks to its over 78 million internet users and 73.3 per cent of the population active on social media.
New books celebrating Tết released
Việt Nam’s leading book publishers and distributors have released new books featuring stories and literary works about Tết (Lunar New Year) to celebrate the year of the Snake.
HCM City announces literary, art works commemorating 50th anniversary of national reunification
The HCM City People’s Committee has announced 83 winning works from an art and literary contest celebrating the 50th anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification (April 30, 2025).
National television awards honours to most impressive works and people
A documentary about the Điện Biên Phủ campaign won the award for the Impressive Documentary Film at the annual Việt Nam National Television (VTV) Awards 2024.
The untold story of the Saigon Ranger's secret bunker
The secret bunker in Củ Chi District was a major weapons transit point for the historic Mậu Thân 1968 General Offensive and Uprising Campaign.
Artistic, cultural programme to feature spring colours of ethnic groups
A series of cultural activities and art performance to welcome spring imbued with unique cultural identities of Vietnam's ethnic groups will be featured in a programme at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the outskirts of Hanoi from January 1 to 31, 2025.
Lâm Đồng welcomes 10 millionth tourists in 2024
The People's Committee of the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng on December 30 hosted a special event to welcome its 10 millionth tourists of the year.
Three culinary destinations in Việt Nam's top hotels honoured by US magazine
The prestigious US travel magazine Travel + Leisure has recently announced its list of the best restaurants and bars in Việt Nam winning the Tastemakers 2024 Awards, three of which are located in top regional hotels.
Đà Lạt vegetable hotpot warms the hearts of the foodies
An abundance of vegetables for this colourful and flavour intense hotpot that has become a signature dish of Đà Lạt.
The landmark Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long is bigger, will open new tours
The Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hà Nội, has gained an additional 13,800sq.m, transferred by the Ministry of Defence
Cần Thơ beauty crowned Miss National Vietnam 2024
Nguyễn Ngọc Kiều Duy from the Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ was crowned Miss National Vietnam 2024 at the finale held in HCM City on December 28.
HCM City names eight ancient trees as heritage
Eight ancient trees in the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden in HCM City’s District 1 were named as part of Việt Nam’s heritage on December 29. They include one padauk, one tetrameles, and six African mahogany trees that are hundreds of years old.
'Cải lương' play about Southern culture celebrates New Year
A new version of a famous cải lương (reformed opera) play on Southern culture will be staged to celebrate the New Year in HCM City.
A perfect “Hocance” for this Lunar New Year
Khánh Hòa launches tourism portal
The south-central coastal province of Khánh Hòa has launched a virtual portal at https://ttdhsdl.khanhhoa.gov.vn to provide information about local tourism services and destinations.
Ten outstanding cultural and tourism impacts across 2024 selected by Việt Nam News
Below are the ten outstanding cultural and tourism impacts across 2024 selected by Việt Nam News
The music lives on: Concert commemorating the legacy of pianist and People's teacher Thái Thị Liên
The auditorium exploded in long applauds as students and successors from four generations took to the stage for a deeply moving concert at the Việt Nam Academy of Music last night.
