The May 18 seminar, themed “Reframing Vietnam,” at the National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA) under Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, is expected to generate fresh momentum and frameworks for cooperation among cultural agencies, museums, art funds and experts from the two countries, helping bring Việt Nam's cultural image closer to American and international public in the time to come.
From Cambodia to Indonesia, Laos to Việt Nam, the region teems with artistic wonders.
Two portraits of late painter Bùi Xuân Phái are on spotlight at an exhibition by Thai Vichit Nongual in Hà Nội.
The exhibition in Huế retraces the revolutionary history of Việt Nam's National Assembly as the highest representative body of the people and highlights President Hồ Chí Minh’s role in founding and building the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam - a state “of the people, by the people and for the people”.
The Chinese Cultural Centre in Hà Nội organised the China Tourism Day 2026 where visitors met and shared their knowledge and experience as well as their memories while traveling to the country.
A political art programme titled Sáng Mãi Tên Người (Forever Shining Is His Name) was held at Âu Cơ Art Centre in Hà Nội on May 19 to mark the 136th birth anniversary of President Hồ Chí Minh (May 19, 1890–2026).
The display, 'Peugeot and Memories of Hanoians' ran for over a month at the Hà Nội Arts and Culture Centre at 22 Hàng Buồm Street.
With its vast mangrove forests, coastal advantages and strategic location linking HCM City with the southeastern region, Cần Giờ is being positioned as a future international marine ecotourism hub built on green and sustainable development.
Circus artiste Phạm Hướng has achieved numerous milestones throughout her career spanning nearly two decades, including the gold prize at the 2022 International Circus Art Festival in Saratov, Russia, and the Bronze Elephant at the 2026 Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant d’Or (Elefant d’Or International Circus Festival) in Girona, Spain.
Veteran Hong Kong director Johnnie To and Julien Rejl, Artistic Director of the Directors’ Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival, will join the jury board of the fourth Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV).
The Cần Thơ Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently launched a training programme for traders at Cái Răng Floating Market aimed at improving tourism services, environmental protection, food safety, and inland waterway transport standards.
After leaving graphic design behind, Quỳnh Thơm has built a distinctive voice through luminous colours, heartfelt memories and a steadfast devotion to rural Việt Nam.
Among the region’s many tempting dishes, 'pa pỉnh tộp', grilled fish prepared by the Thái ethnic people, has become an iconic speciality that many travellers long to taste when visiting the area.
Việt Nam displays large photographs of renowned destinations such as Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Tràng An Landscape Complex, Phong Nha-Kẻ Bang National Park, Hội An Ancient Town, Bản Giốc Waterfall and the terraced rice fields of Mù Cang Chải at the International Tourism and Travel Fair (SITEV 2026) in Algeria.
The 2026 Sen Village Festival opened in Kim Liên Commune, the central province of Nghệ An, on May 18 evening, marking the 136th birth anniversary of President Hồ Chí Minh (May 19)
The goal is to turn Ba Bể into an ecological, resort and community cultural experience destination with the unique identity of the Northern midlands and mountainous region while preserving its the environment and cultural identity.
With the support of sponsors and policy mechanisms from Hà Nội authorities, CNA will become a launchpad for cultural products to connect more deeply with tourism.
Industry officials said advances in sci-tech, innovation and digital transformation are already wrenching tourism away from a bulk-volume model toward one built on data, customised experiences and smart governance. Deeper global integration is further widening market access, tightening value chain links and sharpening Vietnam’s destination brand.
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