What happens when Hà Nội finds its rhythm in jazz? A new music festival, Hanoi Jazztival, is bringing the capital to life with three days of swinging beats, spontaneous sounds and fresh takes on Vietnamese music – putting the growing jazz scene of Hà Nội and Việt Nam in the spotlight.
The province’s digital tourism drive goes beyond promotion on social media. Lào Cai is gradually building a smart tourism ecosystem to improve visitor experiences, support tourism businesses and help mountain communities overcome geographical barriers.
Instead of waiting for customers to visit Phù Lãng or relying mainly on traditional distribution channels, the cooperative now introduces its handmade pottery directly on social media platforms. Its TikTok livestreams attract thousands of viewers, with orders placed during the broadcasts.
The Nguyễn Phan Chánh Award and Scholarships honour young artistic talents while motivating students to pursue their studies, conduct research and dedicate themselves to traditional silk painting.
As the annual floods return, the revived wetlands of Trà Sư Cajeput Forest offer modern travellers the ultimate slow-living escape wrapped in an endless blanket of green.
The concert was both an experiment by the artist and a journey towards expressing his artistic essence and personal identity after more than 40 years in music.
The campaign brings together industry partners, nutrition experts, chefs, media and culinary enthusiasts to celebrate the story of Norwegian salmon in sushi and other Japanese dishes.
The exhibition highlights how a new musical genre emerged and became closely connected with the capital’s cultural and artistic life during an important period in Việt Nam’s history.
A design contest in Khánh Hòa Province is calling on global creatives to blend contemporary flair with the UNESCO-recognised art of Chăm pottery.
The China Cultural Centre hosted a Mid-Autumn Festival programme to introduce their traditional celebration, entitled 'Sharing the same roof, beneath the same moon' to Vietnamese people on September 16.
Designers Đắc Ngọc and Huỳnh Thanh Thơ are set to unveil their 'Midnight' collection at the Philippine Fashion Summit 2026, taking place on September 27 at The Podium Hall in Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
A special classical music concert series will be launched this weekend to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the HCM City Conservatory of Music.
In an article titled The Bonkers Asian Island That Won’t Stay Off-grid For Llong, Adams portrays a Phú Quốc full of contrasts that somehow sit comfortably alongside one another: some of Asia’s finest beaches beside dazzling spectacles; secluded, peaceful resorts just a short distance from an “unhinged” world of fireworks, jet skis and European-inspired architecture.
As the city's first-ever jazz festival, the Hà Nội Jazztival is not only a celebration of music, but also serves as a dynamic playground for jazz enthusiasts and a bridge connecting cultural heritage with fresh creative spaces for young people, all while elevating Hà Nội's standing on the global music stage.
Beyond that, I can't say I knew much about Sa Đéc, or that it had ever made it onto my travel list. Still, I've learned that saying yes to an invitation, especially one that leads somewhere off the beaten path, rarely disappoints.
The HCM City Department of Tourism has launched a video creation contest to promote local gastronomy through digital platforms.
For 2026, Việt Nam's tourism sector is targeting 25 million foreign arrivals, 150 million domestic trips and total revenue of VNĐ1.125 quadrillion (US$43 billion).
Organised by the Thiếu Niên Tiền Phong và Nhi Đồng (Young Pioneers and Children) newspaper, the programme features cultural and artistic activities alongside practical support for children.
.jpg)
