Việt Nam News

Driven by a desire to create a distinctive souvenir product that can raise awareness of his city, Nguyễn Thanh Thảo from Hương Sơ Ward in Huế City, has boldly innovated by using lotus leaves to create unique conical hats.

“Hà Nội Days in HCM City” opened on August 23 with an artistic programme titled “Hà Nội Imprints.”

The 10th biennial Đà Lạt Flower Festival is scheduled to run from December 6 to 31 this year with festivities and international music concerts, local authorities said. Besides the usual flower shows, the event will also treat visitors to 12 musical performances with artists from Việt Nam, South Korea, and other countries.

The southern province of Đồng Nai has announced it will organise its first book expo in Biên Hoà City by the end of this year.

A series of prominent tourism products following the green tourism trend, based on nature and culture, combined with environmental protection, sustainable conservation of natural resources, and the natural ecosystem, will be developed by Trà Vinh Province.

Artist Nguyễn Huy Hoàng's new exhibition sees him move away from his usual lacquer work.

Various activities are held at the three-day festival, including displaying exquisite tourism gift products, introducing tours, offering tour vouchers, and promotional programmes by local travel businesses.

It's common to spot big bikes ridden by enthusiasts, but you’ll be astonished to see a 71-year-old still revving up his passion daily. Trần Lê Hùng from Hanoi has travelled across numerous countries and territories. Follow his journey and witness his lifelong love for adventure on two wheels!

The second Krông Pắk durian festival will be held from August 31 to September 2 in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk, aiming to honour durian growers, attract investment and promote the development of a sustainable durian ecosystem.

Việt Nam will host the 8th International Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network for the Asia-Pacific Region from September 5-17 in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bằng, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on August 22.

The Saigon International Guitar Festival 2024 will take place from August 28 to September 1, 2024, at the HCM City Conservatory of Music.

The Cửu Long (Mekong Delta) province of Sóc Trăng has announced plans for the Ok Om Bok Festival, one of three major festivals of the Khmer people in the South.

The television series Planet Earth III received five nominations at the 2024 Emmy Awards, including two nominations for Episode 6 - Extremes, with scenes of Việt Nam's Sơn Đoòng Cave.

The initial phase will be a trial run for six months, says the chief of the State Railway of Thailand.

Thanks to the close cooperation between Vietnamese and Chinese travel firms and harmonised tourism promotion policies of the two countries, the number of Vietnamese and Chinese tourists travelling to the other country has completely recovered with strong growth potential.

The International Dance Festival 2024 concluded on August 21 evening in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế, with five gold and 10 silver medals awarded to outstanding performances.

The annual Namaste Việt Nam (Hello Việt Nam) Festival will be back from August 25 in three southern cities to consolidate the bilateral relationship between India and Việt Nam, promote cultural exchange, and foster multifaceted growth.

Việt Nam's culture has been brought closer to the Sri Lankan people through various programmes held by monks at the Trúc Lâm Zen Monastery in Kandy city.