First tourists visit Đà Nẵng in 2026

The central city welcomed the first tourists visiting on the flights of the national flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air of the Philippines, marking the first positive move in hosting 19.1 million tourists in 2026.

India explores ways to boost tourism links with Việt Nam

The Indian Embassy in Việt Nam hosted an interactive tourism workshop in Hà Nội on December 30, bringing together Vietnamese travel businesses to seek ways for strengthening connections, diversifying offerings, and tackling challenges to attract more Vietnamese tourists to India.

Việt Nam affirms strong position, distinctive contributions at UNESCO

The year 2025 marked a highly successful chapter in Việt Nam’s cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), highlighted by a series of important recognitions, initiatives and governance roles widely acknowledged by the international community, a diplomat has said.

Hà Nội Museum honours solo puppet artist

Puppeteer Dương Văn Học has donated more than 30 puppets to Hà Nội Museum contributing to the preservation and wider popularising of traditional Vietnamese puppetry.

Chasing clouds on the roof of Cúc Phương

A six-kilometre trek through Việt Nam’s oldest national park leads adventure seekers deep into primeval jungle and up to Mây Bạc Peak – a misty summit locals call the 'roof' of Cúc Phương.

Tourism market gears up for Lunar New Year holiday

The upcoming nine-day Lunar New Year (Tết) holiday, combined with the growing trend of using annual leave to extend the vacation, is poised to fuel significant travel activity across the country.

Photographer releases book honouring áo dài

Đỗ Lan Hương spoke to the media about the book Huyền Thoại Áo Dài Việt Nam (The Legend of the Vietnamese Áo Dài), recently released by the Fine Arts Publishing House.

Hà Nội's heritage goes digital

Blending light, art and cutting-edge technology, a new digital exhibition at 93 Đinh Tiên Hoàng Street in Hà Nội offers a fresh way to explore the capital’s heritage and culture. Here, history is not only seen, but felt, through immersive, interactive experiences.

Special lighting shows organised in HCM City 

From 6pm to midnight, from December 29, 2025 to January 9, 2026, and especially at the moment of New Year’s Eve on December 31, Saigon Marina IFC Tower is illuminated with colours, national flags, and iconic symbols of both countries.

A timeless Kiều reborn in a rare illustrated edition

To mark the 260th birth anniversary of national poet Nguyễn Du, Nhã Nam Publishing House has launched a limited special edition of Kim Vân Kiều, bringing together the literary legacy of Nguyễn Du, the pioneering quốc ngữ translation by scholar Nguyễn Văn Vĩnh and previously unpublished paintings by master artist Nguyễn Tư Nghiêm.

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