Việt Nam News

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Cần Thơ is planning to host many cultural and tourism events this year to attract more visitors and promote its tourism.

The international beauty pageant Miss Earth 2023 is scheduled to be organised in Nha Trang in Khánh Hoà Province.

HCM City's iconic Turtle Lake Hồ Con Rùa has been identified by the local authority as so important, it needs to be preserved.

A collection of miniature books has been introduced by a publisher in Hanoi. Using traditional craft materials such as silk to make the covers, the collection stands out because of its size and its speciality. The publisher hopes these small books will make a big impression on Vietnamese readers.

The partnership between Australian Excelsia College and Vietnamese Master Media Academy (MMA) will contribute significantly to the building of high quality resources in Việt Nam, said Rebecca Ball, senior trade commissioner at Austrade Việt Nam.

The southern coastal province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu has approved a project for eco-tourism, resorts and entertainment at the province’s protected forests from now until 2030 and a project for eco-tourism, resorts and entertainment at Bình Châu- Phước Bửu Nature Reserve in the province’s Xuyên Mộc District.

Hà Nội lures tourists with its rich cultural heritage, historic sites and great food, but that isn't all the capital can offer.  Surrounded by mountains, rivers and forests, getting out into the great outdoors has become more and more popular. Here are some of the great opportunities available around the capital. 

An exhibition of artworks created during the resistance wars for national independence will go on display ahead of War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27 at the Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum. 

Over 2,000 people will join a xòe dance performance of the Thái ethnic people in the northern mountainous province of Yên Bái in September, in celebration of the dance being recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Will Courageux is flying the flag for Viêt Nam, helping to spread the word about the country to a global audience. The French vlogger goes by the name Will in Vietnam, and his videos feature local culture and cuisine.

A book featuring đàn tranh (traditional Vietnamese zither) and folk songs by Meritorious Teacher and veteran music player Phạm Thuý Hoan has been released in HCM City. 

The first students at the Design for Performance Department in the Hà Nội Academy of Theatre and Cinema recently received Bachelor of Arts degrees in make-up. This is the first course of its kind in the country where students get to work on creating superheroes and monsters using their make-up skills.

The People's Committee of Tây Hồ is collecting opinions on a proposed project that would see an opera house to rival the one in Sydney built on Đầm Trị Lake in Quảng An Ward, Hà Nội, as part of wider development plans for the area.

The week celebrates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Laos-Việt Nam Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.

A collection of 55 paintings featuring Tễu, a famous traditional humorous puppet, will be displayed at an exhibition this week in the capital city centre.

Tây Phương Pagoda, a national special relic site in Thạch Thất District, has been recognised as a national tourist attraction.

Sấu (dracontomelon) is a seasonal fruit from the north. Its season lasts two to three months, between May and August. The fruit has a sour taste that can provide indispensable flavour to a variety of dishes. Due to its short season, people often preserved it in the fridge to use throughout the year.

The Vietnamese candidate was named Mr Supranational Asia 2022 title, which concluded in Poland on Saturday.