Việt Nam News

President Lương Cường delivered a powerful call for peace at the United Nations Assembly on September 23rd after hosting the 80th National Day celebration in New York City.

Each event is a "touch" of memories as well as of love for Hà Nội, helping to portray a capital that is both classic and youthful, deeply imbued with local identity while also open and integrated

Through a blend of theatrical expression and spiritual symbolism, Thiêng explores the cultural identity, inner beliefs and core values of the Dao ethnic community in Việt Nam’s northern mountainous region. It also reflects the elemental harmony of Earth, Water, Fire, Love and Faith – pillars of Dao cultural philosophy – while honouring the sacred essence of traditional rituals, particularly lễ cấp sắc, a powerful emblem of maturity and moral integrity.

The annual Vietnam Phở Festival, a global event promoting Vietnamese cuisine, will take place from October 18 to 19 at Our Tampines Hub in Singapore.

The book was compiled by journalist Nguyễn Thị Diệu Ân, the daughter of photographer Khoản, and published by the People's Army Publishing House. It spans 200 pages and is divided into three parts.

A group of biologists from Việt Nam, Thailand, China and Korea have reported a checklist 131 dragonfly and damselfly species, of which 102 were newly recorded, in Bạch Mã National Park in central Việt Nam

A sparkling new collaboration takes centre stage as the German-Vietnamese co-production Ngọc Thủ (The Gem) is set to debut at the Việt Nam Youth Theatre on September 26.

Two Vietnamese films were chosen for screening in key sections at BIFF this year, highlighting Việt Nam’s significant new achievements on the international cinema stage.

The seminar aims to analyse key figures and trends of Vietnamese cinema as well as the role of the Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) in the regional context.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vũ Trung Mỹ and Venezuelan Minister of Culture Ernesto Villegas affirmed that Việt Nam’s leadership in hosting such a large-scale international cultural event demonstrates Việt Nam’s increasingly proactive role in promoting global cultural exchange and integration. According to him, the event would place people at the centre, with culture as its foundation and art serving as the thread that connects nations.

Inspired by the theme “Born from Culture, Shaped by Times”, the event captivated attendees with lion dances, traditional musical performances, conical hat dances and graceful display of traditional long dresses shows

The concerts have gone beyond entertainment to become a form of soft power, spreading patriotism, strengthening social cohesion, and contributing to promoting the image of Việt Nam as a dynamic, creative nation

Leading publishers and calendar makers in HCM City have released a new collection of tear-off calendars for 2026, featuring Việt Nam’s history and culture.

The focus of the festival is the Nghinh Ông ceremony on the sea, with a solemn atmosphere that showcases the rich culture of the coastal people.

The Việt Nam National Authority of Tourism, in coordination with the Press Authority and Văn Hóa (Culture) newspaper, announces the 2025 Vietnam Tourism Awards here on Monday.

Based on traditional phở, seafood noodle soup — locally known as phở hải sản — has gained popularity in coastal provinces and major cities, including Hà Nội, Đà Nẵng, Nha Trang and HCM City.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyễn Văn Thảo affirmed that Việt Nam wishes to strengthen cooperation with Wallonia in many fields, especially biotechnology, smart agriculture, and clean agriculture - areas of strength for the region as well as aligning with Việt Nam’s sustainable development orientation.

The recognition not only affirms its unique historical, cultural, and spiritual significance but also plays a crucial role in the preservation and promotion of this invaluable heritage.