The difference comes from travel convenience, with visas being the first barrier that should be removed. Easier entry encourages longer stays and higher spending, creating greater economic value than visa fees.
Festival-goers enjoyed Việt Nam's signature fried spring rolls and prawn crackers while also watching live demonstrations of how the spring rolls are made.
As the new school year kicks off, millions of children flood the streets on their daily journey, sparking urgent debate over traffic safety and the risks they face amid crowded school zones.
In 2022, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre officially included Óc Eo-Ba Thê in the list of World Heritage sites to be considered for future recognition.
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta Province of Vĩnh Long is striving to promote tourism in Cầu Kè Commune, a popular destination along the Hậu River.
Wading uncles offering make-shift water-taxis. Complete strangers pushing bikes together. Machete-wielding party men clearing fallen trees. Hà Nội unites.
The participation at one of the world’s most prestigious movie awards is to affirm Việt Nam’s efforts to integrate into the world’s largest cinematic stage.
Before the pandemic, Khánh Hoà was among the top destinations for Russian visitors, welcoming nearly 493,000 arrivals in 2019. After five years of stagnation, the market is rebounding strongly. In the first eight months of 2025, the province received 279,000 Russian tourists, with the number expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels by the year-end.
International tourism workers have gathered together at the Global Travel Meet 2025 which is one of the largest pivotal gatherings of the year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Founded in 1929, the Frankfurt Radio Symphony (hr-Sinfonieorchester Frankfurt) is recognised as one of Germany’s foremost orchestras, noted for its distinctive wind section, powerful strings and wide-ranging repertoire.
Many Vietnamese artists have demonstrated their sympathy by providing financial and spiritual support to those affected by Typhoon Bualoi.
Cultural development in Vietnam must extend beyond preserving or reviving traditions, embracing a broader strategy that fosters shared values under the ethos of “unity in diversity”, mutual respect, and inclusive, peaceful and sustainable growth, heard a seminar in Hanoi concluded on September 30.
The only nomination for and also the winner of the Grand Prize will be announced at the awards ceremony on October 3.
A collection of 50 paintings that were created in 2024-25 by Hanoian artist Vũ Trọng Anh will go on display in an individual exhibition featuring the natural landscape, land and people in coastal central region.
Following its spectacular debut, the Symphony of the Sea will make a grand comeback in Phú Quốc with an upgraded season two, featuring breathtaking fireworks, cutting-edge technology and thrilling extreme sports performances.
Two architectural works, The Grid and House of Forest by Mai Hưng Trung, are on display at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, Italy.
Trung spoke to Việt Nam News about his work and career.
A wave of VNĐ100 billion (US$4 million) blockbusters, led by record-breaking hits like Mưa đỏ (Red Rain) and Tử chiến trên không (Hijacked), is redefining Vietnamese cinema, signaling both audience appetite for quality films and growing ambitions for the industry’s global reach.
This rare showcase brings together an extraordinary collection of precious artworks, many of which are being publicly displayed in Việt Nam for the first time.