Việt Nam News

Running through March 22 at Thiên Trường pedestrian street in Thiên Trường Ward, the festival pulls in artisans, businesses, researchers and food enthusiasts from Việt Nam and abroad.

Through 70 years of development and renewal (1956–2026), the theatre has cemented its position as the nation’s largest puppetry arts centre, tasked with building a Vietnamese puppetry tradition that is both rooted in national identity and modern in outlook.

Under the theme “Generation Peace: The Contribution of Youth to a More Peaceful World”, this year’s celebration delivered a strong message about the youth’s pioneering role in fostering social cohesion and peacebuilding.

Young people of the Khmer ethnic community in An Giang Province are learning to preserve a centuries-old drum dance. Known locally as ‘Chhay-dam’ dance, it is a unique cultural trait of the local Khmer Buddhist community which helps the young dancers stay connected with their roots.

Last year, Việt Nam welcomed more than 4.3 million Korean visitors out of a total of nearly 29.6 million Koreans traveling abroad. This volume significantly outpaces Korean arrivals to neighbouring competitors like Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines, cementing Việt Nam's status as a premier regional hub for East Asian tourism.

More than two months after the implementation of Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on cultural development in the new era, experts say its groundbreaking provisions affirm the central role of culture and people in the country’s sustainable development strategy.

The exhibition showcases more than 150 photos, documents and artefacts highlighting the development of Trúc Lâm Buddhism, the cultural and landscape values of the heritage complex, and the 13-year journey to prepare the UNESCO nomination dossier.

Amid a rapidly evolving tourism landscape, Nghệ An is preparing a strategic, potentially breakthrough move: the organisation of the 2026 Cửa Lò Tourism Festival under the theme “The Sea Calls in All Seasons”.

Instead of letting the pace of life slow down when the sun sets, Việt Nam's premier destinations are turning the night into "golden hours" of emotion and experience. Through a methodical investment strategy in fireworks, multimedia performances, and world-class entertainment, Việt Nam is not only revitaliaing the concept of the nighttime economy but also emerging as a global tourist hotspot.

Hội An has been named among “The 51 most beautiful places in the world” by British magazine Time Out, while Đà Nẵng International Airport has, for the third consecutive year, secured a place in the world’s Top 100 airports by Skytrax.

Việt Nam has been widely recognised for its remarkable progress in improving the well-being and happiness of its people, UNESCO Representative to Việt Nam Jonathan Baker said in an interview to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion.

In its latest list, the US-based magazine noted that while cities like Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh City attract millions of visitors each year, Việt Nam's true allure lies in its diverse natural landscapes and immersive travel experiences. The country, it said, is “a haven for outdoor enthusiasts” and anyone drawn to scenic beauty.

The 9th Việt Nam Cultural Festival in Osaka, Japan, will honour the nation’s ancestral roots through the solemn re‑enactment of the Hùng Kings Commemoration ceremony. Blending ritual, art, cuisine and cultural exchange, the event highlights the unity of overseas Vietnamese and deepens the friendship between Việt Nam and Japan.

HCM City has kicked off its annual programme to promote traditional performing arts in schools.

A wreath-laying ceremony in commemoration on the 29th anniversary of the passing of the distinguished Polish architect and conservator, Kazimierz Kwiatkowski – famously known in Việt Nam as Kazik, was held at the Kazik Park in the ancient town.

The Phú Quốc Express Joint Stock Company plans to resume operations on a sea route between the mainland Sa Kỳ Port and the Lý Sơn islands off the coast of the central province of Quảng Ngãi, to serve the increasing demands of tourism in the summer high season.

The Central Steering Committee on the Development of Vietnamese Culture has convened its first session, setting out a comprehensive agenda to implement Resolution No. 80. With a focus on removing institutional barriers, strengthening cultural infrastructure, and mobilising resources nationwide, the Committee aims to drive Việt Nam’s cultural development in 2026 and beyond.

Musicians from the Daegu International Symphony Orchestra will join Vietnamese artists in the Vietnam – Korea Musical Exchange Concert on March 21 in Lâm Đồng Province’s Xuân Hương – Đà Lạt Ward.