Việt Nam News

The Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta city of Cần Thơ will host its annual Southern Traditional Cake Festival on April 4-8 to mark Hùng Kings’ Commemoration Day, falling on the 10th day of the third lunar month of the year.

Themed "Connecting heritage, leading the way to shine", the festival will feature a grand opening ceremony, DJ performances, and a high-altitude fireworks display.

The valuation emerged from a joint study by Italy’s Santagata Foundation for the Economics of Culture, Germany’s Leibniz Institute for Ecological Urban and Regional Development, and the School of Interdisciplinary Science and Arts at Vietnam National University – Hà Nội.

Nestled along the fertile banks of the Red River in Hà Nội, Phú Xá village bursts into life each year on the tenth day of the second lunar month with the Mộc Dục festival. This unique ritual, centered on bathing the statues of the village’s guardian deities, embodies the community’s hopes for favourable weather, bountiful harvests and tranquil lives.

Visitors in Việt Nam and abroad can now learn about the history and development of the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Lâm Đồng from its early days until today through a 3D virtual tour launched by its museum.

A standout feature of the event was the Vietnamese sạp dance competition organised by Hương Việt, a leading Vietnamese-language magazine in Germany, which garnered significant interest and active participation from guests.

In the Best Islands category, Phú Quốc claimed the 5th spot – one rank higher than its 6th-place position in 2024. This rise reflects the island’s growing reputation and the continuous enhancement of its hospitality offerings, making it an ever more satisfying experience for travelers.

The AIWS Film Park initiative is aligned with the standards of the AI World Society (AIWS) and is expected to contribute to improving the quality of film production in Việt Nam while facilitating international film crews to come to Việt Nam for production and film distribution.

The creators of League of Legends, a game with 650 million players worldwide, selected Việt Nam’s famous islands thanks to their dramatic landscapes characterised by limestone cliffs, coral reefs, lagoons, beaches and mangrove forests.

In 2025, Quảng Ninh expects around 70 cruise ship arrivals with nearly 90,000 passengers, a 30 per cent increase from 2024.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has rolled out a tourism stimulus programme offering discounts and enhanced experiences for travellers. Many localities have also introduced fee exemptions and discounts at historical sites and tourist attractions.

The south central province of Khánh Hoà is able to meet all the needs of Russian tourists, Chairman of the Khánh Hoà Tourism Association Hoàng Văn Vinh said at a tourism promotion conference held in Moscow on March 11.

If he could speak, Chopper would have many stories to tell – not only about his bond with his owner but also about his trekking adventures to high mountains.

He has just finished has his second solo exhibition, displaying 45 silk paintings and 18 sculptures to highlight the physical and spiritual beauty of women.

With a passion that began during his childhood, Thái Văn Kỳ has created a unique collection of over 30 miniature bikes made entirely from clay. Meticulously crafted by hand, he shares his entire process on his YouTube channel, aiming to inspire others. Let’s meet him to discover why he’s so drawn to bikes!

The statues were meticulously carved from single blocks of jackfruit wood, and remain in their original condition, with no known replicas.

A book featuring đờn ca tài tử (Southern folk music) and cải lương (reformed opera), two genres of traditional theatre that originated in southern Việt Nam 100 years ago, has been released in HCM City.

Thousands of locals and tourists enjoyed a colourful art party at the opening night of the 9th Buôn Ma Thuột Coffee Festival 2025 on March 10 in Đắk Lắk Province’s Buôn Ma Thuột City.