Việt Nam News

Hosted by the Hà Nội University of Culture, the event will serve as a forum to share research findings, successful models, and practical experience in cultural development in Việt Nam today.

Hospitals are often filled with worry, pain and pressure. To ease that for medical staff, patients and their families, violist Nguyễn Nguyệt Thu brings music into the wards, offering encouragement to those around her and a simple reminder of what music can do.

Gia Lai Province has set a target of earning more than VNĐ35 trillion (US$1.4 billion) from tourism in 2026, as the Central Highlands locality prepares to host the National Tourism Year 2026.

The central city’s Culture, Sports and Tourism department has been boosting co-operation with film producer, Vivek Singania, in the development of the film, The Weekend, a bittersweet romance, with the warmth of a budding romance against a gorgeous backdrop of the Đà Nẵng coast in central Việt Nam.

In the first two months of 2026, Ninh Binh welcomed over 5.4 million visitors, up 9.9% year-on-year, generating nearly 5.84 trillion VND (221 million USD) in tourism revenue, up 15.9%. During the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday alone, the province received 2.38 million visitors, an 81.4% increase from the previous year, ranking second nationwide.

In 2025, Việt Nam's tourism sector recorded its highest-ever number of visitors, welcoming more than 21.5 million international arrivals, up more than 20 per cent from 2024, and serving over 135.5 million domestic travellers.

The Mekong Delta provinces are seeking to boost tourism by leveraging their distinctive landscapes and strengthening regional connectivity through the ongoing Việt Nam International Travel Mart 2026 in Hà Nội.

Director of the Lý Sơn Marine Protected Area Management Board Huỳnh Ngọc Dũng said the release of the sea turtle took place on April 10 morning, drawing the attention of visitors exploring the island.

Speaking at the opening of the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2026 in Hà Nội on April 10, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hồ An Phong noted that despite challenges in 2025, Việt Nam largely fulfilled its socio-economic development goals.

The Soyuz 37 – Intercosmos 37 mission in 1980 marked a particularly significant milestone, as it was the first time a Vietnamese astronaut, together with a Soviet cosmonaut, carried out a mission in outer space.

Circus artists from Hà Nội have won international recognition after picking up three prizes at the Golden Elephant Circus Festival in Girona, Spain. Their winning performance featured the hair-raising “Đu Nón” with four performers suspended in the air, spinning while holding onto each other in perfect coordination using their hair, arms, and even teeth.

The 20th International Travel Expo, Hồ Chí Minh City (ITE HCMC 2026), hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the HCM City People’s Committee, will be organised by the HCM City Department of Tourism from August 27-29 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC).

In a bid to build Huế into a well-ordered and modern city, several central wards and communes have recently stepped up measures to tighten urban management and reclaim sidewalks for pedestrians. 

Gia Lai has undergone a remarkable transformation following the recent national merger, making the province home to both stunning beaches and majestic mountain peaks. This unique combination offers a significant advantage for tourism development, which was highlighted during a tourism promotion conference held on April 9 in Hà Nội.

Arriving earlier than usual, millions of butterflies and fireflies are enchanting visitors to Cúc Phương National Park, offering a rare natural spectacle and highlighting Ninh Bình’s commitment to sustainable ecotourism.

Hosted by the Hà Nội University of Culture, the event will serve as a forum to share research findings, successful models, and practical experience in cultural development in Việt Nam today.

The Pan Pacific Hanoi Art Award 2026 celebrates resilience, creativity, and humanitarian values, honouring young Vietnamese artists and opening new horizons for inclusive artistic expression.

Mũi Né was selected among the global top 10 destinations for its ability to deliver highly personalised travel experiences, from leisure retreats to adventure-based activities.