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Central Highlands province develops community-based tourism villages

The Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Kon Tum plans to develop 10 community-based tourism villages in Kon Plông District by 2030.

Let’s hear it - a chat with Noise Hanoi

It’s been seven years since its very own doors closed and while reminiscing about those classic open mics or a night with the Hanoing Jazz Band at Sidewalk is a fun exercise in nostalgia, it does nothing but reveal my own ignorance of the city’s contemporary scene. The music never stops in a city like this, sometimes it just needs to find somewhere else to be heard.

Spring concert features classical music performances

Soloists from the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform classical music with the joyful melody of spring at the Opera House on February 21.

Young Vietnamese talent wins first prize at international music competition

Nguyễn Lee Hiếu has surpassed thousands of international contestants to win first prize at the 19th ZhongSin International Music Competition held in Singapore.

Book on Trường Sơn Trail released

The book, Rừng Thiêng Chiến Khu (Sacred Forests in War Battle Zone), was released as part of a series of events marking the 50th anniversary of the city (March 29, 1975) and the country’s Reunification Day (April 30, 1975)

Vietnamese horror films get high praise at international festivals

While the film 'Quỷ Cẩu' garnered five minutes of applause at its world premiere at the recent Gérardmer International Fantastic Film Festival in France, 'Linh Miêu' was selected to open the Jagran International Film Festival in India.

Art installation features the fifth cardinal direction

A five-channel video and sound installation has opened for free at Manzi Exhibition Space in Hà Nội's Ba Đình District.

Việt Nam wins Mister Tourism World 2025

Model Nguyễn Hữu Hưng was crowned Mister Tourism World 2025 at the competition’s grand finale on Tuesday in the central province of Ninh Thuận.

Visitors entertained on open-deck boats

Performances of tuồng (classical drama), a Vietnamese traditional theatre, on open-deck boats have attracted several thousands of visitors in HCM City.

'I live before I write', says top award-winning author

Writer Y Ban's short story collection Trên Đỉnh Giời (On Top of The Sky) won the top prize at Việt Nam Writers' Association Awards 2024. The collection was also one of ten literary works honoured in 2024 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. She spoke about the award and her career.

Ceramic artists showcase works in Hà Nội exhibition

The chairman of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, Lương Xuân Đoàn, said the exhibition, entitled Dáng Xuân 2025 - Bắc Nam Hội Tụ (Spring Shapes 2025 - North-South Convergence), is a meaningful New Year's gift from the artists to the public.

HCM City Book Street to launch cultural promotion events in 2025

The HCM City Book Street Company will launch more events and activities to introduce Vietnamese culture and traditional performing arts to local and foreign visitors in 2025.

Nhơn Hải’s moss-covered rock beach: A must-visit destination in Bình Định

Located just 10km north of Quy Nhơn city in the south-central province of Bình Định, Nhơn Hải commune has emerged as one of the region’s most captivating travel destinations, drawing a growing number of visitors eager to experience its breathtaking natural beauty.

New year celebration in Paris warms up Việt Nam-France ties

A Lunar New Year (Tết) gathering took place at Paris City Hall on February 17, bringing together over 1,000 overseas Vietnamese, local officials, diplomats, and representatives of friendship and cooperation associations.

Writing contest with winner becoming an ambassador for a day

The Embassy of Germany to Việt Nam is inviting entries to a writing contest for female Vietnamese students with the winner being offered a 'job' for a day working as an ambassador.

Đà Nẵng promotes tourism in India

The Đà Nẵng Department of Tourism in coordination with Vietjet Air has organised a programme to promote tourism in India's Ahmedabad City.

Thái Hòa Palace digitalisation to preserve image database

The Huế Monuments Conservation Centre is collaborating with the Republic of Korea’s UALS Co., Ltd. to implement a 3D scanning and digital photography project creating a comprehensive database for Thái Hòa Palace in the central city of Huế.

Việt Nam's 'GameVerse' 2025 game festival begins in HCM City

Vietnam GameVerse 2025 will feature a game exhibition, industry products and services, live gaming tournaments, a cosplay competition and a parade dedicated to the cosplay community.

Concert honours German composer

A repertoire of songs by German composer Kurt Weill will be performed by world recognised soprano Katharine Merhling at Hồ Gươm Theatre on Friday.

Cellist releases music video filmed within the country's natural wonder – Sơn Đoòng Cave

Cellist Bùi Hà Miên has released a music video Quảng Bình Quê Ta Ơi (Quảng Bình, Our Homeland), featuring her playing while in the Sơn Đoòng Cave in the central province of Quảng Bình.