Under the Politburo's Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, issued on January 7, 2026, culture is defined as the spiritual foundation of society, an important endogenous resource, a driver of socio-economic development and a source of national soft power. In the new era, cultural values are expected to permeate all aspects of life, serving as a foundation, resource, catalyst and regulatory force for the country’s rapid and sustainable development.
Moss season lasts from November until around the end of April the following year, when the water is clear and rainfall is minimal. The clearer the water, the greener and more vibrant the moss becomes.
After decades of working behind the scenes on international productions, Vietnamese animation studios are increasingly stepping into the spotlight with original stories that draw on local culture and creative vision.
A Vietnamese-Russian bilingual book titled “Nguyễn Ái Quốc – Hồ Chí Minh and Russia” was launched in Hanoi on June 1 alongside a photo exhibition featuring 115 images of President Hồ Chí Minh's activities at the Presidential Palace.
HCM City’s cultural authorities and experts are seeking to enhance the operations of state-owned and private museums in the city to attract visitors.
Over 600,000 Russian tourists came to Việt Nam in 2025, nearly reaching the record level seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the momentum has continued to accelerate in 2026 with more than 500,000 Russian arrivals in the Southeast Asian country in the first four months.
A four-day journey will see Việt Nam’s rising star Mỹ Anh and Australian singer-songwriter Matthew Ifield collaborate through performance, songwriting, and cultural immersion – marking a new chapter in music exchange between the two nations.
Hà Nội will host its most ambitious jazz celebration yet, blending global sounds with Vietnamese traditions.
Đắk Lắk produces around 30 per cent of Việt Nam’s total coffee output and is home to some of the world’s finest Robusta beans. Coffee culture in the province is far more than an industry; it is a living tradition deeply embedded in daily life, intertwined with the customs of indigenous ethnic communities such as the Ede and M’nông, and the region’s vast green highlands. Visitors to Buôn Ma Thuột can enjoy coffee experiences found nowhere else.
Night-time tourism is increasingly playing a vital role in the development of local tourism, often described as a “golden goose” capable of boosting the value chain of the smokeless industry.
Through more than 40 artworks created by 22 young artists using a wide range of styles and media from watercolour to installation art, the exhibition offers the public a multidimensional perspective on the tradition of learning.
Another 286-seat speed boat trip has been included in serving for increasing demands of tourism between mainland Sa Kỳ Port and the Lý Sơn islands, off the coast of the central province of Quảng Ngãi, offering 30 boat trips each day in the high season in the province.
Many expat families are surprised to learn that vaccinations recommended for urban living may not be enough for jungle-bound or rural school trips. Below is a clear guide to help parents understand what vaccines are recommended, and why.
The 2026 Golden Kite Awards are to bring more opportunities for Huế to "tell stories about its heritage, culture, people, gentle and hospitable lifestyle, and the depth of identity of the ancient capital through the language of cinema".
In recent years, many localities across the Đồng Văn Karst Plateau have strengthened efforts to integrate traditional culture preservation into schools. Khèn performances, linen weaving, folk songs and traditional games are gradually becoming more familiar once again to younger generations.
Many attendees expressed surprise and admiration upon learning about đàn bầu – an instrument widely regarded as a symbol of Vietnamese traditional music.
The host Đà Nẵng Việt Nam sparked the opening ceremony of the Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival-DIFF 2026 by an amazing fireworks performance in telling a story of a rich nature in a heritage region on May 30th night.
Just outside Hội An, Cẩm Thanh Coconut Village offers basket boat rides, folk traditions, mangrove forests and local cuisine in one of Việt Nam’s prettiest settings.
