Việt Nam News

Bánh xèo, Việt Nam’s golden, crispy crepe, delights with fresh herbs, sizzling fillings and bold flavours, offering foodies and travellers a hands-on taste of national culinary tradition.

Việt Nam plans sweeping digital overhaul of its cultural sector by 2030, aiming to preserve heritage, expand access and boost global reach through technology-driven transformation and innovation.

Central Quảng Trị Province is looking to awaken the untapped potential of its marine tourism by developing Cửa Tùng, Cửa Việt and Cồn Cỏ special zone into a “golden triangle” of high-end destinations.

Vietnamese travellers are among Asia’s most passionate culinary explorers, ranking second regionally for choosing destinations based on food experiences, a report said.

Khánh Hòa Province will launch a series of activities during April to promote reading culture in the community and celebrate the Việt Nam Book and Reading Cultural Day on April 21.

Discover the Bắc Hà, a rare breed of dog native to Việt Nam’s Northwest mountains. Known for their fierce vitality and unwavering loyalty, see how professional farms and passionate locals are working to preserve the pure bloodline of this highly sought-after canine national treasure.

The event coincided with the Politburo’s Resolution No 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture, which calls for digitising cultural heritage; applying technology in the management, preservation and promotion of cultural values; and expanding public access to cultural activities.

Located in the heart of Hồ Chí Minh City, beside two iconic heritage landmarks of the Sài Gòn Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Central Post Office, Nguyễn Văn Bình Book Street has, over a decade of formation and development, become an “undercurrent” nurturing reading culture and shaping the humanistic urban identity of the southern largest hub.

Central Quảng Trị Province is looking to awaken the untapped potential of its marine tourism by developing Cửa Tùng, Cửa Việt and Cồn Cỏ special zone into a “golden triangle” of high-end destinations.

The programme is expected to bring a vibrant festival atmosphere, combining culture, cuisine and entertainment.

Screens may calm children quickly, but overuse can lead to emotional dependence. Discover why parents should avoid using screens as a soothing tool.

His installation is the highlight of Việt Nam’s National Pavilion at Ca' Faccanon, which makes its official debut at the Biennale under the theme Việt Nam: Art in Global Flow.

The book, Trịnh Công Sơn and Bob Dylan: Essays on War, Love, Songwriting and Religion, has been translated by the Centre for Vietnamese Studies at Fulbright University Vietnam. Its author is a scholar with longstanding ties to and extensive research on Việt Nam.

HCM City will launch a special programme, Non Sông Thống Nhất (National Unification), to mark the 51st anniversary of  Reunification Day (April 30) and the 140th anniversary of International Labour Day (May 1).

Linh Từ Cấm Sơn Mother Goddess Temple ceremony and festival are significant local cultural and spiritual activities, attracting both residents and visitors.

Buddhists will begin the Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Commemoration Ceremony, a key ritual of the annual Quán Thế Âm Festival at Kim Sơn Mountain on April 6, one of Việt Nam’s 15 largest festivals.

Đồng Nai Province has launched a rain-praying ceremony, a unique ritual of the S'Tiêng ethnic minority of the province, at Tân Khai Commune’s Tà Cuông Hamlet.

HCM City plans to develop several key projects to boost its cultural industries, including the construction of a large-scale film studio complex covering around 100–150 hectares.