Việt Nam News

French reporter and photographer Nicolas Cornet has published several photo books exploring Việt Nam. His Chùa Việt Nam (Pagodas) has been republished in bilingual Vietnamese – English and Vietnamese – French editions.

A special concert in Hà Nội will commemorate the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day, bringing together veteran and younger performers in a tribute that celebrates sacrifice, patriotism and the enduring power of music to connect generations.

Under the strategy, Việt Nam aims to build an advanced culture rooted in national identity, harness cultural soft power to drive rapid and sustainable development, enhance its standing, reputation and influence on the international stage, and contribute meaningfully to the diversity of human civilisation.

A project has been launched to foster connections between Việt Nam's sơn mài (lacquer) and Japan's wajima-nuri lacquerware.

More than 100 artefacts produced by famous ceramics centres in the Southern region since the 19th century are on display at the Museum of An Giang Province.

The South Central Coast is a distinctive maritime cultural landscape, encompassing a rich array of tangible and intangible values. Amid rapid urbanisation and the pressures of mass tourism, however, many traditional cultural practices and forms of folk knowledge are at risk of disappearing.

Long celebrated for its imperial heritage, Huế is embracing a new identity as a wellness destination. By combining traditional medicine, cultural experiences and advances in science, innovation and digital technology, the former imperial capital is creating a tourism model for a new generation of travellers seeking both discovery and restoration.

By linking the area with cultural, ecotourism and resort sites, as well as craft village experiences, Sơn Tây could offer more diverse and compelling itineraries, contributing to the expansion of Hà Nội's tourism landscape.

Nearly 500 illuminated kites will take to the night sky over Đà Nẵng's coastline for the first time as part of the Enjoy Danang Festival 2026, one of a series of cultural, artistic and community events scheduled for July 22-26.

Some rankings generate only a brief media buzz. Others become more convincing with time. Lonely Planet's decision to place Đà Nẵng second on its list of The Best Places to Visit in Asia This Summer 2026, announced in May, belongs firmly to the latter.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngô Lê Văn, Chairman of the Việt Nam National Commission for UNESCO, is leading the Vietnamese delegation to the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, taking place in Busan from July 19 to 29.

Localities across Việt Nam are increasingly placing heritage, natural landscapes and cultural identity at the heart of their tourism strategies, transforming indigenous assets into distinctive destination brands that offer authentic experiences and strengthen their competitive edge.

Resolution No 57-NQ/TW is opening up new momentum for science, technology and innovation to become a foundation for development, as research outcomes are increasingly translated into practical applications. In Ninh Bình Province, this shift is being reflected in efforts to unlock the value of indigenous resources, notably the rare Cúc Phương yellow camellia.

The Thái Nguyên Museum is gradually modernising its operations by accelerating the application of technology, offering visitors more convenient and interactive experiences.

The 2026 Đắk Lắk Durian Festival will take place from August 15 to September 2, with a wide range of cultural, tourism and trade activities in Buôn Ma Thuột Ward, Krông Pắc Commune, and Tuy Hòa Ward, Đắk Lắk Province.

Located in Lũng Cú Commune, Tuyên Quang Province, Lô Lô Chải has gained increasing attention in recent years for its distinctive earthen houses, rich cultural traditions and community-based tourism model.

Amid the steady flow of visitors, long queues for tickets have largely disappeared. Instead of waiting at counters, many visitors now use their smartphones to purchase tickets through the Zalo Mini App, complete payments and scan QR codes for entry within minutes.

More than a conventional tourism portal, the platform functions as an integrated digital ecosystem.