Việt Nam News

The most typical products of the mountainous province of Cao Bằng are introduced to public at a trade fairs and product promotion in Hà Nội's Cầu Giấy Park.

This figure includes 420,000 international visitors and 6.68 million domestic tourists.

The peak citrus harvest season in Bắc Ninh Province not only beckons tourists, but also heralds new opportunities for agricultural tourism, inviting visitors to indulge in the rich experiences of the region’s fruit-growing legacy.

A lineup of Vietnamese and international contemporary visual artists and musicians are set to bring a cultural extravaganza to HCM City residents and tourists at the Hozo City Tết Fest 2025 on December 27-31.

As the year draws to a close, cities and provinces across Viet Nam are getting ready for a vibrant New Year’s Eve, with fireworks, music and large-scale countdown events promising a festive and emotional welcome to 2026.

With the 2026 New Year holiday falling midweek, many residents and visitors are choosing to stay in HCM City, boosting demand for leisure and entertainment venues, which are responding with a range of promotions and experiential activities.

In its 'Best in Travel 2026', Lonely Planet introduces 25 must-visit places to tourists to make their world’s most inspiring journeys for the year ahead in which Quy Nhơn of Gia Lai Province is suggested 'best for coastal adventures and seafood delights'.

More than a flower market, the event showcases the traditions of southern flower-growing villages, offering visitors an immersive Tết experience.

From harvest rituals to colourful fairs, the Việt Nam National Village showcases vibrant customs to welcome 2026.

Miss Intercontinental 2022 Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc believes true beauty begins with knowledge, compassion and a commitment to creating positive change for society. Listen to her remarkable story as she prepares for the Miss World Pageant next year!

The New Year Concert 2026 by the Hà Nội Symphony Orchestra will say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 with familiar pieces in an open, accessible and emotionally rich atmosphere in Hà Nội.

Ninh Bình Culinary Festival 2025 will honour both local and national food and drinks while introducing the locality as a unique tourism destination following the administrative merger with two other neighbouring provinces.

Living in Việt Nam during the COVID-19 pandemic changed how children’s writer Roby Bellemans views art, education and possibility. In this Q&A with Việt Nam News , he discusses founding the Art for Children Gallery and his evolving relationship with Vietnamese culture.

Christmas celebrations transform the city into a lively festival where religious traditions and local customs meet.

The exhibition vividly retraces President Hồ Chí Minh’s revolutionary life while reflecting a special and memorable period in Việt Nam–China relations.

It is increasingly evident that Christmas is no longer solely a major religious holiday for Catholics, but has grown into a community-wide celebration that enriches Vietnamese people’s spiritual and cultural life.

At Christmas, choirs take centre stage with carols we all know and love. But beyond the festive harmonies is a community committed to serving week after week – not for applause, but in devotion. This story goes behind the Christmas concert to discover the faith, unity and joy that bring the choir together.

Over the past few decades, however, Christmas has evolved into a broader cultural occasion, attracting widespread participation, including from people of other faiths or none.