Soprano aims to bring classical music closer to the public

Soprano Nguyễn Bảo Yến has successfully defended her doctoral thesis in musicology at the S. V. Rachmaninoff National Conservatory in Russia, becoming the first Vietnamese female singer to earn a doctoral degree in music abroad. She talks about her enduring journey and her upcoming musical plans.

Việt Nam shines as Southeast Asia’s “gem”: French daily

The publication said Hà Nội often leaves visitors with an immediate impression of energy and vitality, marked by its busy streets and constant movement. Beneath the bustling urban rhythm, however, lies a city rich in history and culture, featuring iconic landmarks such as the Temple of Literature, Hoàn Kiếm Lake, the Hanoi Opera House, the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum and the One Pillar Pagoda.

VNFAM marks 60th anniversary with exhibition of new acquisitions

Titled 'New Acquisitions from the Collection of the Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum', the exhibition has been curated from thousands of recently acquired works. It introduces to the public a selection of significant recent pieces, representing the culmination of research and collection efforts over the past 10 years.

Heritage resources fuel Huế’s new growth ambitions

Huế is simultaneously stepping up efforts to attract investment into tourism, services and cultural industries. In the first five months of 2026, the city secured more than VNĐ19 trillion in newly registered investment capital, with projects planned in coastal tourism, lagoon-based ecotourism, cultural spaces along the Perfume River, convention and exhibition centres, night-time economy projects and cultural innovation hubs.

Việt Nam’s Hidden Spa-Water Hope wins top jury prize at Architizer A+Awards 2026

Nestled among coastal sand dunes in Cam Ranh, the project was conceived with a strong commitment to respecting the natural landscape and harnessing water as its central element. Rather than creating a visually dominant structure, the design blends into the terrain, making use of sand layers, native vegetation and open spaces to strengthen the connection between people and nature.

Phú Thọ moves to unlock tourism potential after administrative mergence

With coordinated efforts in planning, infrastructure development, product diversification, human resources training, digital transformation and destination branding, Phú Thọ is well-positioned to transform tourism into a spearhead economic sector and a new engine of sustainable growth in the years ahead.

Inside Future Spectrum

Future Spectrum showcases 48 works by emerging artists and art students, offering fresh perspectives on identity, memory, urban life and the future. The exhibition is on display at LOTTE Department Store, 54 Liễu Giai Street, Hà Nội, until the end of June.

Keeping tradition alive

Once displayed in homes during Tết, Việt Nam’s traditional Tứ Bình (four-scroll woodblock print) are reaching new audiences through a bilingual book and digital exhibitions. A centuries-old heritage is finding new life in the digital age.

The art of Quảng An lotus tea

Renowned as the “finest tea under heaven”, Quảng An lotus tea is one of Hà Nội’s most treasured culinary traditions. Crafted from green tea scented with the fragrance of West Lake’s Bách Diệp (hundred-petal) lotus, each batch is the result of days of meticulous handwork, preserving a centuries-old craft that embodies the elegance and cultural heritage of the capital.

Traditional folk singing preserved in digital transformation

From community classes and social media to cultural tourism initiatives, Cao Bằng is striving to preserve and promote the art of 'then' singing and 'tính' lute performance, ensuring that this heritage remains vibrant amid the flow of modern life.

Lion and dragon dance festival set to enliven Đà Nẵng’s summer season

Bringing together 25 leading lion, dragon and unicorn dance troupes from across Việt Nam, the inaugural Hòa Cường–Đà Nẵng Expanded Lion, Dragon and Unicorn Dance Festival aims to celebrate traditional culture while creating a vibrant new attraction for residents and visitors in the central coastal city.

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