Việt Nam News

Tug-of-war began as a farming tradition expressing hopes for good weather and a plentiful harvest. In Việt Nam, it remains a vital part of community life, passed down through generations and celebrated for its spirit of unity, strength and shared joy.

Designers from Southeast Asian countries dazzled Hà Nội fashion lovers with collections highlighting their ethnic cultural heritage during the Aquafina Việt Nam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) Fall/Winter 2025.

Artist Bùi Quang Viễn, also known as Bùi Chát, is showcasing his unique art style across various periods through 37 abstract oil paintings on canvas at his 13th solo exhibition in HCM City.

With its subtle flavour and tender texture, okra continues to inspire cooks across Việt Nam, quietly strengthening its status as a staple on family tables.

A small indie game from Hà Nội is capturing fans worldwide by bringing Vietnamese culture to life. 'Brother Hai’s Pho Restaurant' lets players run a pho shop while exploring history, traditions and mythology, offering a unique blend of entertainment and cultural storytelling. It opens new opportunities for game designers and players who want to share Vietnamese culture with the world.

Localities in the Mekong Delta are striving to improve the quality of cultural and tourism products through standout events, aiming to attract visitors in the remaining months of the year, contributing to Việt Nam’s goal of welcoming 25 million international arrivals and 150 million domestic tourists in 2025.

The 2025 Cà Mau Crab Festival opened on the evening of November 16 at the southernmost province of Cà Mau, featuring a wide range of activities designed to elevate the Cà Mau Crab brand in domestic and international markets.

This year’s festival featured a variety of traditional Vietnamese and Japanese rituals and artistic activities, including sutra chanting at the Tam Thế Hall of Tam Chúc Pagoda, xẩm folk singing, flower-offering and Buddha recitation ceremonies (Pure Land Buddhism), sutra writing (Japanese Buddhist tradition), a lantern night, morning meditation sessions, and a Buddha offering ceremony at Ba Sao Pagoda.

HCM City has launched a VNĐ34 billion (US$1.29 million) architectural lighting initiative to enhance security and highlight the cultural and historical value of key heritage structures.

Ceramic artist Nguyễn Thị Dũng of HCM City is transporting art lovers into a happy space with her new artworks, which are on display at the city Fine Arts Museum.

The highlight of the festival was the moment when more than 1,000 Vietnamese people simultaneously shaped the National Flag of Việt Nam.

Making use of 3D projection technology and 3D mapping, the display recreates the lifestyle of the ancient residents of the capital city's 4,000-year-old Vườn Chuối Village.

The “Living Heritage – Legacy for the Future” Exhibition and the Jazz Concert – IMMERSED will be taking place at GEM Centre in HCM City, representing the intersection of intellect, art, and emotion, and offering audiences a multi-sensory journey into creativity, humanity, and heritage.

The ASEAN Trade Fair 2025 opened here on November 14th concludes a series of activities within ASEAN Week.

Explore Hang Kia – Pà Cò in northern Việt Nam, a hidden highland gem offering stunning cloud-hunting views, vibrant Mong culture and untouched natural beauty.

As an attempt to spread one of Vietnamese iconic dishes worldwide the Phở Week will be held in Europe on December 8-14.

Seventeen notable Vietnamese films have been selected, including works recognised at major international film festivals, winners of Việt Nam’s top national awards and new films that have become cultural and social phenomena in the country.

Thanks to the water lily season, Tam Cốc is expected to welcome about 1,000 visitors every day, international visitors typically accounting for  around 70 per cent.