Two Vietnamese landmarks, Hội An Ancient Town and the War Remnants Museum, have been named among Southeast Asia’s 10 most popular attractions in the latest Best of the Best rankings by Tripadvisor, one of the world’s largest travel review platforms.
American photographer Tom Hricko launched his solo photography exhibition on Saturday at Noirfoto Gallery in HCM CITY, featuring 17 black-and-white photographs that showcase the artist's alternative perspective on familiar objects and structures.
Within the open space of the Hoàn Kiếm Lake pedestrian area, professional circus acts, magic and comedy routines shared the spotlight with a traditional orchestra playing Vietnamese folk pieces 'Lý Cây Đa' (Ode to the Banyan Tree) and 'Trống Cơm' (Listen to the Drums), alongside a violin rendition of 'Viết Tiếp Câu Chuyện Hòa Bình' (Keep Writing the Story of Peace) performed by teachers and students.
The programme also highlighted cultural similarities and unique identities of each nation, while encouraging cooperation in arts education, training and professional development.
A theatre production Pygmalion by the Faculty of Drama at Hà Nội Academy of Theatre and Cinema won the Outstanding Performance award at the 8th Asian Theatre Education Centre Festival (ATEC) 2026.
Đồng Nai City has been urged to maximize the use of aviation infrastructure, build a connected service chain and develop new products to attract tourists when Long Thành International Airport becomes operational, experts said.
Four cải lương (reformed opera) from HCM City, Hà Nội and Tây Ninh Province won the first prizes at the 2026 National Trần Hữu Trang Talented Cải Lương Artist Contest, which was closed in HCM City on Saturday night.
Despite its myriad challenges, Kỳ Lừa Ward in Lạng Sơn Province will receive support and investment to become an attractive tourist destination in the near future, as the area shows great potential after last year's national administrative restructuring.
Chairman of the Việt Nam Writers’ Association Nguyễn Quang Thiều said Việt Nam’s selection as the guest of honour for the first time reflects the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries and Russia’s high regard for Vietnamese culture.
The opening ceremony was attended by National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Thanh. It featured nearly 200 artists and performers. Throughout the evening programme, audiences were taken on an immersive artistic journey celebrating the rich cultural heritage and historical legacy of Ninh Bình.
Hà Nội is currently home to the largest number of craft villages in Việt Nam, with around 1,350 villages engaged in traditional trades and handicrafts. Of these, 337 have been officially recognised by the municipal People’s Committee. Together, they generate an estimated annual revenue of more than VNĐ25 trillion (US$949 million) and provide employment for approximately 800,000 workers, making them an important pillar of the rural economy.
As Vietnamese films are released to cinemas in larger numbers, competition is no longer just about storytelling, but also about securing screening slots and generating buzz from the very first days of release.
His extensive experience as a jury member at prestigious festivals is expected to bring added professional depth and international perspective to DANAFF IV.
Đồ Sơn, located in the southeastern part of Hải Phòng and surrounded by sea on three sides, has long been one of northern Việt Nam’s best-known coastal tourism destinations.
During the exhibition, the Gate Gate Gallery transforms into a landscape where visual art and scent merge, grounding the space in a sense of vast, natural serenity and meditative stillness.
The story of Dr. Mattias Larsson from Family Medical Practice and his experience working on the frontline of the Ebola epidemic in Liberia.
Blending acrobatics, gymnastics, breaking, hip-hop, contemporary dance and ballet, Hervé Koubi's Ce que le jour doit à la nuit will be introduced in Việt Nam next month.
With a score of 69 out of 100, Hà Nội stood out for its remarkable visual diversity, boasting more than 1.8 million unique colours captured across the analysed images.
