Việt Nam News

Lào Cai to host national youth wrestling championship

The event is expected to attract nearly 500 athletes from across the country. It is being organised to commemorate the 117th anniversary of the founding of Lào Cai Province (July 12, 1907 - July 12, 2024).

Indonesia’s K-pop fans get real, wielding their clout for social and green causes

Indonesian fans of Korean pop bands are making headlines for all the right reasons, wielding their influence to promote social and green causes in the archipelago and getting businesses to adopt more eco-friendly practices.

Contest honours technological contributions and promotes digital transformation

Vietnam News Agency (VNA) collaborated with Viettel Group to launch the first high humanity and technology themed awards.

Park Hyatt Saigon appoints new chef at its Opera’s Chef de Cuisine

Park Hyatt Saigon has announced the appointment of Luca Cappellato as the new Chef de Cuisine at Opera restaurant.

Contemplating the magic of Czech glass

An exhibition highlighting the artistry and craftsmanship of Czech glassmaking is on show at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hà Nội until June 13.

Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng tourism hub calls for more investment in new destinations

Aside from existing tourism routes and sites, the development project outlines 20 new service areas in need of investment, including nine new spots and 11 routes with potential.

Cơm niêu, a tasty simple dish, lures both local and foreign foodies

Cơm niêu (rice cooked in a clay pot) is not only a simple tasty dish but also a cultural symbol, part of a culinary history in almost every Vietnamese’s memory.

Tiên Lục relic site promoted for tourism development in Bắc Giang

The seminar aimed to discuss and highlight the historical values of Tiên lục, along with potentials for development of local tourism products.

Enjoy Đà Nẵng festival to take visitors by storm in July

A new feature this year will be a Jetski & Flyboard artistic sports show, which combines water and aerial dances, extreme sports, and fireworks displays.

Việt Nam-France project on heritage preservation successful

The French Embassy held a press meeting in Hà Nội on June 3 to announce the results of a project named “Share and Preserve Vietnam's Heritage”.

Nha Trang among eight best beach destinations to retirees

Located about 400km northeast of HCM City and over 1,200km south of Hà Nội, Nha Trang boasts a beautiful beach and an established expat community of about 4,000 people.

First Al movie on domestic violence prevention, control to debut

The combination of art and AI technology in the project is expected to bring a new approach and deeper experiences to audience through special effects scenes.

Phú Yên, India's Kerala state boosts tourism cooperation

The event aims to promote bilateral cooperation between the two localities and stimulate tourism demand to Phú Yên this summer.

Sotheby’s to auction rare painting by celebrated Vietnamese painter

An oil painting by renowned Vietnamese painter Nguyễn Phan Chánh (1892-1984), Les Chanteuses de Campagne, will go up for sale on June 14 in Paris as part of Sotheby’s Arts d'Asie sale.

Belgian stilt walkers to perform at Huế Festival 2024

Besides stilt performances, the Merchtem team will have several field trips to teach young Vietnamese people how to walk on stilts through flood water.

Bắc Ninh - Kinh Bắc cultural values promoted in France

Participants had a chance to enjoy and learn about Quan Họ singing and Đông Hồ painting – two typical cultural values of Kinh Bắc.

Festival promotes Vietnamese culture in Japan

Over the past 15 years, the festival has become the largest cultural event most awaited by the Vietnamese community in Japan and local residents.

10th International Yoga Day celebrated in Ninh Thuận

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the south-central province of Ninh Thuận in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in HCM City organised a programme to mark the 10th International Day of Yoga on June 2.