The 2026 Yoshine Music Festival has attracted nearly 300 contestants from South Korea, China, India and other countries, along with more than 2,000 domestic participants.
A screening of the special Vietnamese feature film Mưa Đỏ (Red Rain) was held in Vientiane on July 16 to mark the 49th anniversary of the signing of the Việt Nam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977-2026), reaffirming the two countries' strategic cohesion through cultural exchange.
Hemispheres Steak & Seafood Grill, located within Sheraton Hanoi Hotel overlooking West Lake, continues to be featured in the Michelin Guide Selected 2026, marking the restaurant’s fourth consecutive year of recognition, as one of Hà Nội's leading fine-dining destinations.
For the first time, Huế City will host an international music and heritage festival called Huế Wonderverse Fest from August 30 to September 1.
One of the key concerns raised by UNESCO during the nomination process was how Việt Nam would coordinate management and conservation across provinces.
French violinist Christophe Poiget will perform with top-tier Vietnamese and international artists in a concert highlighting three violin masterpieces at the Saigon Opera House in HCM City on July 18.
An increasing number of world-renowned orchestras, theatres and artists are choosing Hà Nội as a stop on their international tours, reflecting the capital’s growing position on the global arts map and its rising appeal as a cultural destination in Southeast Asia.
NHAAN Resort & Spa Hội An, the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Việt Nam, has officially opened reservations ahead of its grand opening on August 1, marking a significant milestone for the country's hospitality sector.
Following the completion of their high school exams, Nguyễn Minh Khôi and his two friends from HCM City decided to embark on a road trip adventure across Việt Nam.
The initiative brought together eight leading Vietnamese chefs and culinary experts, who introduced pho and other traditional dishes at eight destinations – Prague, Warsaw, Trnava, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest, Bochum and Berlin. Each stop celebrated a different facet of Việt Nam's culinary heritage while fostering professional exchanges and discussions on the future of Vietnamese cuisine.
The exhibits are selected from a rich collection of over 72,000 archival records and personal keepsakes of B-bound cadres – officials and personnel sent from northern Việt Nam to work and serve in the south during the American War in Việt Nam – preserved at the National Archives Centre III and donated by veterans and their families.
The booth of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong has attracted considerable attention with a vibrant display featuring traditional conical hats painted with Vietnamese landscapes, red lanterns and large images of popular destinations such as Hạ Long Bay, Sa Pa, Huế and Đà Nẵng.
Public art installations at Bến Thành Metro Station in HCM City were officially unveiled on July 15, adding a distinctive cultural and artistic dimension to the city's modern public transport network.
The inaugural Việt Nam Culture Day will take place nationwide, with several diverse celebration programmes aiming to honour the country's traditional culture.
Ancient stones, shaped by nature and awakened by human hands, will once again sing beside the sea in Nha Trang. A week-long cultural programme built around a rare 54-piece lithophone set invites visitors to experience the enduring vitality of Việt Nam's musical heritage.
As Việt Nam's digital transformation continues, technology is opening new avenues for religious communities to share their teachings more quickly, more broadly and with more diverse audiences than ever before. Yet these opportunities also bring responsibilities: safeguarding the authenticity of religious teachings, cultivating a healthy and trustworthy digital environment, and equipping religious communities with the digital literacy needed to navigate the online world responsibly.
Drawing on Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm's detailed and practical guidance, artists and researchers voiced confidence that Vietnamese culture will undergo a sharp transformation and truly become both a spiritual foundation and a key driver of sustainable development in the new era.
An increasing number of world-renowned orchestras, theatres and artists are choosing Hà Nội as a stop on their international tours, reflecting the capital’s growing position on the global arts map and its rising appeal as a cultural destination in Southeast Asia.
