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The event coincided with the Politburo’s Resolution No 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture, which calls for digitising cultural heritage; applying technology in the management, preservation and promotion of cultural values; and expanding public access to cultural activities.

Located in the heart of Hồ Chí Minh City, beside two iconic heritage landmarks of the Sài Gòn Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Central Post Office, Nguyễn Văn Bình Book Street has, over a decade of formation and development, become an “undercurrent” nurturing reading culture and shaping the humanistic urban identity of the southern largest hub.

Central Quảng Trị Province is looking to awaken the untapped potential of its marine tourism by developing Cửa Tùng, Cửa Việt and Cồn Cỏ special zone into a “golden triangle” of high-end destinations.

The programme is expected to bring a vibrant festival atmosphere, combining culture, cuisine and entertainment.

Screens may calm children quickly, but overuse can lead to emotional dependence. Discover why parents should avoid using screens as a soothing tool.

His installation is the highlight of Việt Nam’s National Pavilion at Ca' Faccanon, which makes its official debut at the Biennale under the theme Việt Nam: Art in Global Flow.

The book, Trịnh Công Sơn and Bob Dylan: Essays on War, Love, Songwriting and Religion, has been translated by the Centre for Vietnamese Studies at Fulbright University Vietnam. Its author is a scholar with longstanding ties to and extensive research on Việt Nam.

HCM City will launch a special programme, Non Sông Thống Nhất (National Unification), to mark the 51st anniversary of  Reunification Day (April 30) and the 140th anniversary of International Labour Day (May 1).

Linh Từ Cấm Sơn Mother Goddess Temple ceremony and festival are significant local cultural and spiritual activities, attracting both residents and visitors.

Buddhists will begin the Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Commemoration Ceremony, a key ritual of the annual Quán Thế Âm Festival at Kim Sơn Mountain on April 6, one of Việt Nam’s 15 largest festivals.

Đồng Nai Province has launched a rain-praying ceremony, a unique ritual of the S'Tiêng ethnic minority of the province, at Tân Khai Commune’s Tà Cuông Hamlet.

HCM City plans to develop several key projects to boost its cultural industries, including the construction of a large-scale film studio complex covering around 100–150 hectares.

According to the latest report by STR, a global hospitality data and analytics provider under CoStar Group, room occupancy in Phú Quốc reached over 90 per cent in January–February. This makes it the fastest-recovering destination among regional resort markets, compared to just 50 per cent in the same period of 2024.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vũ Lê Thái Hoàng on April 1 met with the family of acclaimed Austrian children’s writer Mira Lobe in Vienna, honouring her enduring contributions to global children’s literature and the lasting impact of her works in Việt Nam.

A delegation of the National Assembly (NA), led by Vice Chairman Vũ Hồng Thanh, extended greetings to the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ on April 3 on the occasion of the 2026 Chol Chnam Thmay Festival.

Once reserved for the imperial palaces of Huế, Pháp Lam, Việt Nam’s enamelled bronze art, is finding new life through the work of a young Hà Nội artist. By transforming traditional techniques into contemporary objects, she bridges heritage and modern living, bringing an ancient craft closer to today’s generation.

A highlight of the festival was a ceremony honouring the Tây Thiên Mother Goddess, an intangible cultural heritage rich in traditional values.

Conductor Zahia Ziouani will perform in Hà Nội and HCM City with two leading orchestras, the Việt Nam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO).