Việt Nam News

At the first Glorious Spring Fair 2026 in Hà Nội, Lê Gia showcased five-star OCOP fish sauce and an experiential tourism model tied to its craft village production.

The 2026 Tulip Festival stands out not only for its scale but also for a new approach to seasonal flower events at Bà Nà.

VietFest 2026, a Vietnamese cultural fair, took place at the campus of University College London (UCL) – ranked ninth globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026 – on February 7, attracting a large number of Vietnamese students and international friends living and studying across the UK.

The luxury vessel Le Jacques Cartier, operated by France’s Compagnie du Ponant, docked at Bến Đầm Port at noon, bringing more than 100 international passengers of various nationalities to explore the island.

The Suối Tiên Spring Festival 2026 will offer new entertainment activities, creating a space for families, youths and foreign visitors to discover Vietnamese Tết culture, a park representative said at a press conference in HCM City this February.

After nearly three decades apart, Quả Dưa Hấu (Watermelon) are set to reunite for a live concert, bringing their familiar harmonies back to the stage. Band members Bằng Kiều, Tuấn Hưng and Mars Anh Tú will sing together during a two-night concert entitled Bản Ghi Nhớ (Memo) at Hồ Gươm Opera House in March.

Over the course of hundreds of years, the lithophone has maintained its original value, reflecting the harmonious relationship between humans and nature.

From papaya‑trunk lamps to hand‑painted conical hats, master artisans from Việt Nam’s historic craft villages bring centuries of skill and fresh creativity together at this year’s Spring Fair.

With the Lunar New Year 2026 drawing near, Lý Sơn is stepping up preparations across its accommodation sector to welcome a surge of domestic and international visitors.

Organised by the municipal People’s Committee in coordination with the Việt Nam National Commission for UNESCO, the programme recreated a range of ceremonial practices once performed in the royal court.

The 'Tết Bính Ngọ' (Year of the Horse) stamps and 'Nhật Mã Phi Vân' (Cloud-flying Sun Horse) coins have been released to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Unique among the city’s markets, Hàng Lược is ephemeral, existing for only two weeks each year. It materialises from the 15th day of the twelfth lunar month and vanishes before New Year’s Eve. For generations of Hanoians, the market has been more than a commercial hub; it is a repository of cultural memory.

The opening concert will take place on March 1 at the Việt Nam National Academy of Music’s Grand Concert Hall.

The Grand Ho Tram has kicked off 2026 on a high note with a series of prestigious industry awards, a vibrant line-up of Tết celebrations and participation in the Government’s pilot programme allowing eligible Vietnamese citizens to enter its casino under regulated conditions.

The image of young people wearing traditional Vietnamese costumes in the modern fair setting conveys the project’s key message: traditional culture does not only exist in museums or solemn ceremonial spaces, but can be loved, preserved and integrated into contemporary life by young people through community-based activities such as parades or everyday wear.

The ancient town’s Centre for the Conservation of World Heritage, working with the domestic generative AI firm Việt Nam Artificial Intelligence Joint Stock Company (AIAIVN), has launched an automated, ticket-free entry system, a multilingual guide, and virtual tours for its most popular destination, the Old Quarter.

The First Glorious Spring Fair 2026 is on at the Việt Nam Exposition Centre in Đông Anh Commune, Hà Nội, until February 13, offering a festive atmosphere that celebrates the intersection of tradition and modernity.

Made with the same ingredients of rice, fried onion flakes and dipping sauce as many bánh cuốn across Việt Nam, the Mão Điền steamed rice pancake stands apart in both appearance and flavour, impressing from the very first bite.