Việt Nam News

Artist Nguyễn Minh brings a sense of freedom and vibrancy through his watercolour exhibition Sắc Gió (Colours of the Wind).

The Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre in Hồ Chí Minh City proudly presents the traditional Vietnamese water puppet art, which has flourished since the 11th century.

The Việt Nam Music Copyright Protection Centre (VCPMC) collected over VNĐ393 billion (US$15.48 million) in music copyright royalties last year, up 14.2 per cent year-on-year.

The collection, entitled Thạch Ong Gấm Xà (Laterite in Snake Shapes), is crafted from jackfruit wood, lacquer and laterite. Every detail hides a meaning that Nguyễn Tấn Phát wishes to convey.

His journey from Brazil to Việt Nam is a story filled with dreams, hard work and the unwavering support of his beloved wife, Marcele Seippel.

The traditional salt making trade in Sa Huỳnh of the central Quảng Ngãi Province’s Đức Phổ Town has been honoured as a National Intangible Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, helping promote the conservation of the craft and natural landscape in the coastal zone.

The central city will play host to the largest and longest performance Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) in its 16-year-history, with six colourful nights over two months, with the participation of ten display teams.

A light show, featuring an impressive 2,025 drones, is scheduled to take place on January 18 at West Lake in Hà Nội, as announced by local authorities.

Marking the 100th anniversary of the Việt Nam University of Fine Arts, formerly the Indochina School of Fine Arts, an exhibition and a series of discussions opened in Hà Nội, celebrating the evolution of modern art in Indochina.

Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình chatted with Trịnh Hùng Cường about his book which traces the evolution of the printing industry in Việt Nam.

The events provide an opportunity for merchants, gardeners, and ornamental plant producers in Cần Thơ City and Mekong Delta provinces to connect and exchange goods, showcase the local specialties and also provide an experiential journey through the cultural characteristics of Tết (Lunar New Year) celebrations across Việt Nam's three regions.

Portraits of celebrated Vietnamese and foreign figures depicted with ceramic pieces on lacquer surface are being exhibited to the public at Area 75 - Art & Auction on 75 Hàng Bồ Street in Hà Nội.

Despite challenges from Typhoon Yagi, the northern province of Quảng Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised natural heritage Hạ Long Bay, welcomed 19 million tourists, including 3.8 million foreigners, in 2024, with cruise travellers making a significant contribution.

The Embassy of India in Hà Nội will show famous Bollywood films with Vietnamese subtitles, representing different genres of Indian cinema.

The Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village in Hà Nội's outlying Sơn Tây township will host a special Lunar New Year (Tết) celebration for the less fortunate on January 19, its management board announced.

Việt Nam and Thailand are joining forces to redefine regional tourism through the groundbreaking 'Six Countries, One Destination' initiative which may lead to simplified visa operations and seamless travel.

Holiday-makers are prioritising quality time with their family members, and seeking respite from daily routines.

New collections of áo dài (Vietnamese traditional long dress) by young designers are ready to serve the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, which falls on January 29.