Director Nguyễn Hoàng Điệp will present her second film, '1982', at Busan International Film Festival to compete in the Vision-Asia section from October 6 to 15.
Millions of foreign and domestic tourists have flocked to historical relics and amusement parks in HCM City during the National Day holiday.
Visitors queued for hundreds of metres outside Hà Nội’s Hỏa Lò Prison Relic on September 2, braving the intense midday heat to explore the historic site on National Day.
From traditional folk games, educational activities and immersive art spaces to circus and variety performances, each venue offers a distinct perspective on Hà Nội’s history, culture and everyday life.
Drawing on natural landscapes, agricultural production and cultural traditions, local people are gradually developing a range of tourism experiences designed to encourage visitors to stay longer and discover more of the area.
From 3D displays and virtual tours to AI assistants and digital collections, museums across Việt Nam are rethinking how heritage is preserved, presented and experienced, with technology opening new ways for the public to connect with the past.
The Hà Nội Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held an event in Beijing on September 1 to showcase Hà Nội and Việt Nam as tourism destinations, foster business links and increase visitor flows between the two markets.
Tucked away in the forests of Suối Giàng, Cốc Tình enchants visitors with moss-covered rocks, towering bamboo groves and winding trails that evoke the feeling of stepping into a fairytale.
HCM City is bringing culture closer to everyday life by transforming public spaces, heritage and the arts into engines of creativity, community engagement and sustainable development.
The Cà Mau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a ceremony on August 31, 2026 at Hùng Vương Square in Bạc Liêu Ward to unveil Việt Nam’s largest tourist hot-air balloon, part of the first Cà Mau Heritage Culture Day and Hot-Air Balloon Festival
2026.
The festival provides an opportunity to showcase the rich traditional cultures of the two countries, review five decades of friendship and cooperation, and look towards the future.
By 2045, tourism is expected to contribute as much as 14-15 per cent of GDP, with the country targeting being placed among the world's 30 most competitive tourism economies and 70 million international visitors.
The tourism market is shifting from sightseeing towards living and connecting with destinations. Visitors increasingly seek authentic and locally rooted experiences, interaction with local people, culture and nature, as well as small-group and personalised trips with limited environmental impact and clear benefits for communities.
13-year-old Hoàng Ngọc Hân won the gold prize in the youth category with “The Lạc Bird of Homeland”, a painting inspired by the Lạc bird, a symbol of freedom, independence and enduring vitality associated with Đông Sơn bronze drums.
From pottery-making in Bát Tràng to night tours at the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel, Hà Nội is developing immersive experiences beyond seasonal events.
The ancient town has launched a map of art and creative space in connecting local artists, craftspeople, destinations and cultural relic sites on the digital platforms – QR Code, GPS and AI – in ongoing creative crafts and heritage communities.
HCM City’s publishing sector is looking to unlock new growth by embracing digital publishing, modernising distribution and expanding its links with the wider cultural industries ecosystem.
Oktoberfest Vietnam 2026 will return to Windsor Plaza Hotel from September 23 to 26, with organisers introducing several new features to refresh the experience while retaining the festival's traditional Bavarian identity.
