Việt Nam News

This year’s edition packs in 17 major events all month long, creating a vibrant journey in which the traditional costume (áo dài) appears not only on performance stages but also weaves into everyday community life, urban landscapes and tourism experiences.

In its list of “the best Bali alternatives worth exploring,” published by Australia’s leading travel site Escape, Phú Quốc is highlighted as a standout Southeast Asian destination, thanks to its appealing blend of reasonable costs, striking scenery, and diverse experiences.

Two exhibitions, two tones — united by a common thread: a dialogue between memory and the present, between heritage and contemporary creativity.

Trịnh Thúy Mùi, 64, is the only People’s Artist running for election to the 16th National Assembly. She spoke to the media about the Vietnamese traditional stage and how Resolution 80 promotes enjoyment through theatre.

From intimate portraits to bold abstractions, 120 female artists come together in Women Love and Paint, a vibrant exhibition marking International Women’s Day in Hà Nội. Through 160 works, they reflect on love, family, nature and the quiet yet powerful rhythms of contemporary life.

HCM City’s tourism sector has sustained strong momentum after the Tết 2026 (Lunar New Year) festival, rolling out flexible products, short-break packages and digital solutions to keep visitors coming.

The initiative implements Politburo Resolution No 80 on cultural development, aiming to bring documentary heritage closer to the public and enhance its value as a cultural resource.

As midnight falls on the 14th day of the first lunar month, thousands gather at the Special National Relic Site of Trần Temple – Phổ Minh Pagoda for the annual Trần Temple Seal Opening Ceremony, a ritual steeped in history, spirituality and a timeless wish for peace and prosperity.

Resolution No 80-NQ/TƯ positions culture as a key resource for sustainable development. In Phú Nghĩa Commune, Hà Nội, the plan is being put into action with targets to upgrade cultural institutions, revive craft villages through tourism, grow the cultural industry, speed up digital transformation, and raise residents’ quality of life.

Two promotion booths have been installed at tourism information centres in Đà Nẵng and Daegu to strengthen two-way exchanges between Vietnamese and Korean travellers and to promote destinations in both cities.

The Vietnamese Women's Association in Belgium recently gathered at the Vietnamese Embassy in Brussels to welcome the arrival of spring and International Women’s Day (March 8).

Việt Nam’s tourism brand is demonstrating strong momentum and robust recovery amid record-breaking international arrivals, driven not only by market demand but also by renewed thinking and innovative approaches to destination promotion and marketing.

Bún xào cần (stir-fried rice vermicelli and water celery) is a simple but delicious dish with a secret to making the noodles. It was much loved by the ancient Cổ Loa people and has been made in the suburbs of Hà Nội for centuries.

To build a national culinary brand, Việt Nam must align heritage, the food and beverage industry, and artisan standardization – laying the groundwork for greater global presence and the elevation of Vietnamese cuisine as a tourism icon.

The 12th HCM City Áo Dài Festival will feature a series of activities in the city downtown area.

Formed in 1998, Quả Dưa Hấu is widely considered one of the defining boy bands in the Vietnamese pop music industry. With a youthful image and a distinctive musical identity, the band quickly gained popularity with a series of hit songs, becoming part of the nostalgia of those born in the 1970s and 1980s.

The 11th Japan–Việt Nam Festival will feature a record 300 booths, contributing to strengthening Việt Nam–Japan bilateral ties and fostering multilateral cooperation, official said at a press conference in HCM City.

The northwestern province is positioning travel and hospitality at the heart of its green growth strategy, aiming to become a sustainable destination of the Northwest by 2050.