Việt Nam News

From humble breakfasts to flavour-packed street food and refined dinners in elegant spaces, Vietnamese cuisine offers travellers a powerful sense of place throughout their journeys.

More than 100 domestic and international delegates from seven countries are in attendance, including representatives from South Korea, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Việt Nam.

Following the success of the 2023 and 2024 seasons, the much-anticipated Hà Nội Singing Contest will officially return this October with groundbreaking changes, affirming its position as a leading music competition in Việt Nam.

Featuring more than 50 artistic photos, most of which were taken by Vietnam News Agency (VNA) photographers, the exhibition reflects the country’s strong and consistent commitment to promoting and protecting human rights globally through dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding

'Connecting Vietnamese-American Melodies' brings together the Johns Creek Orchestra and artists from the two countries in special concert nights at Hồ Gươm Opera on October 16.

The Vietnam Pavilion has won the silver award in the Exhibition Design category at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai in Japan, marking the first time the country has received this honour.

As part of a programme initiated in 2010 to connect female artists from across the country, this year's event with the theme Về Miền Đất Đỏ (To the Red Land) is held to celebrate the upcoming Việt Nam Women's Day (October 20).

Kiệt spoke about the making of Bride of the Covenant, highlighting his creative process and dedication to bringing Vietnamese stories to a global audience.

The exhibition includes 35 latest paintings by 60-year-old Bùi Lê Dũng, created throughout the summer of 2025. It is held just a year after his previous exhibition Acrylic – Phố (Acrylic - Streets), marking a continuation in his creative journey.

The application of digital technology in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage is being strongly implemented in Huế City, creating a harmonious combination of tradition and modernity.

Miss International Queen 2018 Nguyễn Hương Giang will be Vietnamese representative in the Miss Universe 2025 which will be held in November in Thailand.

Vietnamese-Danish jazz artist Sir Niels Lan Doky (or Đỗ Kỳ Lân), with jazz artists Felix Pastorius (bass guitar) and Jonas Johansen (drums), will perform at a concert at Gem Centre on November 15 in HCM City.

The country triumphed over many strong regional contenders, earning top honours in key natural tourism categories. The Đồng Văn Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark in northern province of Tuyên Quang was named “Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination”.

The MICE crowd has been flocking to Quảng Ninh in droves lately, thanks to local and foreign tour operators cashing in on the trend, giving its tourism scene a major boost.

The park achieved a historic double, winning the titles of Việt Nam's Leading Nature Destination 2025 and Asia's Leading National Park 2025.

The first Cultures of the World Festival in Hà Nội has achieved great success, drawing more than one million visitors over its three days of organsation from October 10-12, according to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyễn Văn Hùng.

The dish is found in mountainous areas where locals have access to nature and fresh ingredients such as free-range beef or forest ants.

Participants shared nostalgic recollections of their youth and personal reflections on the city that shaped their lives. Many were visibly moved as they spoke of Hà Nội, which continues to hold a cherished place in their hearts despite years of living abroad.