Efforts made to turn heritage into driver of Việt Nam's cultural industries

Currently, cultural industries contribute around 4 per cent of Việt Nam’s GDP. Under Resolution 80, the sector is expected to account for 7 per cent by 2030 and 9 per cent by 2045. Experts believe that with coordinated reforms in institutions, technology, human resources and infrastructure, Việt Nam can transform its cultural heritage into a powerful engine for innovation, economic growth and national soft power in the new era.

Hà Nội ranks among world's top 10 street food cities

With its rich culinary diversity, distinctive flavours and affordable prices, Hà Nội's street food has long been one of the capital's signature tourism products, helping promote its image and attract an increasing number of international visitors.

Red River Delta: Turning potential into tourism advantages

Vũ Thế Bình, Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), said provinces should strengthen regional cooperation by developing integrated tourism routes linking Hà Nội, Quảng Ninh, Hải Phòng, Ninh Bình and neighbouring localities such as Hưng Yên and Bắc Ninh. Such cooperation would create complementary tourism products instead of isolated competition.

Hà Nội brings new life to suburban tourism villages

Hà Nội has long been known for the heritage cachet of a thousand-year-old capital. Hồ Hoàn Kiếm, the Old Quarter, the Temple of Literature, the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel and a network of craft villages have given the city a singular pull.

Exhibition marks 300th birth anniversary of scholar Lê Quý Đôn

Through photographs, documents, reproductions of woodblocks and stone inscriptions, ancient books, and other representative archival materials, the exhibition offers the public a valuable opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of the scale, richness and significance of the vast body of knowledge that Lê Quý Đôn left to future generations.

Moscow museum bridges Việt Nam-Russia cultural exchange

Among its rich collections, the Vietnamese gallery at the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow stands out as a vivid testament to the country's history, culture and craftsmanship, helping promote Việt Nam's cultural identity to Russian and international visitors.

Chefs showcase excellence on global stage

A remarkable haul of 37 medals and nine gold trophies at the Global Culinary Challenge Malaysia 2026 has highlighted the growing reputation of Vietnamese chefs on the international stage. Beyond the awards, the competition demonstrated how culinary excellence is becoming a powerful ambassador for Việt Nam's culture, tourism and creative industries.

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