Việt Nam News

The first light of dawn washes gently over the Gulf of Thailand, tinting the horizon with hues of pink and gold.

Swedish and Vietnamese jazz artists Hakan Rydin will have shows in Hà Nội from October 31 to November 2.

Việt Nam outshone many strong regional nominees to claim top honours in key natural tourism categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania, held on October 13 in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

This year’s event, themed “Community in Celebration,” highlighted the spirit of solidarity among ASEAN countries as they jointly celebrate holidays, milestones, and seasonal transitions.

The event aims to promote domestic production and business capacity, stimulate domestic consumption, boost exports and imports, enhance international economic integration, and contribute to the national GDP growth target of over eight per cent in 2025.

Local films dominate the market, accounting for 67 per cent of total revenue, marking a new milestone for the country’s growing film industry.

HCM City is struggling to preserve and classify 231 sites and structures that have yet to receive heritage status, as authorities work to balance cultural conservation with rapid urban development.

Hà Nội is again known over the Asia and world as it is named among the happiest cities of 2025.

Vietnamese traditional puppetry is expected to become more widely popular in the community after the Việt Nam Puppet Theatre signed major performance agreements with two partners during the ongoing Autumn Fair 2025 in Hà Nội.

Twenty international and Vietnamese fashion designers and brands will bring their unique designs to the Aquafina Việt Nam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) Fall/Winter 2025, which will take place in Hà Nội from November 11-15.

Đà Lạt in the Highland province of Lâm Đồng was named among the top destinations in Asia for the Halloween holiday.

To attract more international visitors, Việt Nam needs to expand tourism products such as MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism, golf tourism, and green tourism. Localities should develop and select new, distinctive tours and tourism services tailored to specific markets.

The Việt Nam Film Institute and General Science Library of HCM City will screen a free film for children on November 9 at the library in downtown HCM City.

A running club operated by a Dutch expat in HCM City brings together both Vietnamese and foreigners, creating a welcoming space that encourages social connection and a healthier, more disciplined lifestyle.

Amid the vibrant colours of Hà Nội’s Autumn Fair, a compact minimalist coffee cart stands out, serving warm, fragrant cups and reflecting the inspiring journey of a Vietnamese businesswoman driven by passion and innovation.

The HCM City Department of Tourism has launched a culinary tourism campaign, featuring 20 new food tours to promote the “foodie” experience and the city’s culinary tourism.

Silver Bear – Grand Jury Prize, Berlinale 2023-winning Afire will open the festival in Hà Nội on October 30 at 7.15pm.

Under the baton of conductor Alexander Sladkovsky, the Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra (TNSO) from Russia delivered classical performances that were as electrifying as they were exquisite, leaving the audience in raptures in Hà Nội's Hồ Gươm Opera