Việt Nam News

Việt Nam’s tourism industry has set new records in the first seven months of 2025, welcoming over 12.2 million international visitors and generating nearly US$23.4 billion in revenue, driven by open visa policies, expanded flight networks, and innovative marketing campaigns.

According to parade organisers, over 40,000 personnel officially took part in the parade. However, the true number of attendees is harder to pin down.

Mưa đỏ (Red Rain), the biggest box office hit of the season, officially crossed the VNĐ400 billion (US$15.2 million) mark on the morning of National Day, September 2, becoming the first historical and revolutionary war film to achieve this milestone.

Tourists are flocking to Đa Sỹ to try their hand at being a blacksmith for a day. By opening these tours, knifesmith Lê Ngọc Lâm hopes to preserve his traditional art and introduce the craft village to the world.

Written by songwriter Lê Tự Minh, Việt Nam, Let’s Step Towards Glory is a modern anthem that reflects the aspiration to build a strong Việt Nam in the new era.

A Vietnamese traditional dress walk was held in the Netherlands on August 31 to mark the 80th anniversary of Việt Nam’s National Day.

 Argentina’s leading television channel Argentin Telefe on September 1 broadcast a 60-minute special reportage on Việt Nam within its popular programme Por el Mundo – Around the World, introducing the Southeast Asian country and its people on the occasion of its 80th National Day.

Khế Ước Bán Dâu has been selected for BIFF’s Midnight Passion section, marking the first time a Vietnamese film joins the lineup.

Vietnamese hip-hop and contemporary dance piece 129BPM has made its debut at Malaysia’s George Town Festival, one of Asia’s premier performing arts events.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Germany presented certificates of merit to several group members in recognition of their contributions to the Vietnamese community, marking the company’s 30th anniversary.

Golf tourism is emerging as a bright spot in Việt Nam's tourism industry, with revenue expected to rise from US$600 million in 2022 to $1 billion by 2025, around 8-10 per cent of the national total.

The Việt Nam Festival in Latvia 2025 not only introduced Việt Nam's culture, people, and products to Latvian friends but also contributed to fostering mutual understanding, friendship, and economic cooperation between the two countries.

The activity form part of a state visit to Việt Nam by the Cuban delegation, who will also attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Việt Nam's National Day on Tuesday.

The audience will immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of timeless revolutionary songs reimagined with a powerful, fresh rock sound. This will be interspersed with many popular 'hits' in the Vietnamese music industry.

Beyond a song, it is a call to action, a message from millions of Vietnamese hearts – continuing the legacy of the ancestors, united in dedication to elevate the nation to glory.

Local landmarks associated with the August Revolution and National Day have become “red addresses” – places that remind and educate generations of Vietnamese people about patriotism, the spirit of independence and freedom, and the resilient will of the nation.

This year, demand for historical, heritage, and experiential tourism in Tuyên Quang Province is expected to rise among both domestic and international travellers. Travel companies have responded by developing new tours and routes to serve visitors.

From September 1 to 3, museums under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism and the Vietnam Contemporary Arts Theatre, will welcome visitors free of charge.