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Friends gather for joint artwork display in Hà Nội

A group of artists from Hà Nội, HCM City and Huế have come together for the exhibition at Việt Nam National Museum of Fine Arts.

Pháp Lam Huế, an ancient enamel art once used in the Nguyễn Dynasty’s imperial court, has been revived by a young artist through the simplified Họa Kim Sa technique. Inspired by Việt Nam’s religious and folk art, Họa Kim Sa creations shine with vibrant colours that captivate the viewer. An art form once lost, now revived by passionate young artists.

Search volume for Việt Nam’s tourism ranks 7th globally

Việt Nam is also the only Southeast Asian country listed in the top 10, surpassing other competitors in the region, such as the Philippines (ranking 18th), Singapore (25th), Thailand (36th), Indonesia (37th), and Malaysia (39th).

Hà Nội calls for participation in creative cultural space network

Five years after joining UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, Hà Nội continues to fulfill its international commitments while asserting its pioneering role in design and innovation.

National chefs serve up 180 huge culinary offering trays to commemorate Prince Lang Liêu

National chefs laid out an impressive table, with 180 huge culinary trays at the commemoration of Prince Lang Liêu -- the seventh Hùng King - on May 7 in Phú Thọ Province's Việt Trì City.

Thanh Hóa tightens protection for royal tombs after incident

The request follows an incident when Emperor Lê Túc Tông’s tomb, located in Kiên Thọ Commune, Ngọc Lặc District, showed signs of being vandalised.

Acupuncture — A 'haunting' experience in Hồ Chí Minh City

From what little Vietnamese I could understand, the man had been treating people in that house for over thirty years and I was his first foreign patient.

Little scholar Quỳnh is back – and this time, it’s a big-screen adventure

A clever kid, a legendary beast and a village full of wonders — this is the animated tale your whole family will love.

Trial by timeline

Cue Hà Nội’s online kangaroo court convening to dish out punishment. Boycott required; no trial necessary.

Lâm Đồng Day in Hà Nội celebrates cultural essence

Lâm Đồng Cultural Day 2025 will take place in major tourist attractions in the capital city, featuring a series of exciting activities.

Việt Nam strengthen cooperation with Azerbaijan, affirms respect for religious freedom

Việt Nam and Azerbaijan have committed to strengthening their cooperation on ethnic and religious affairs following a high-level meeting between Vietnamese Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Đào Ngọc Dung and Azerbaijani Chairman of the State Committee for Religious Associations Ramin Mammadov.

Vietnamese Party leader visits Kazakhstan’s Ethno-Village

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev invited General Secretary Tô Lâm to participate in a traditional Kazakh custom of cutting a string on a one-year-old child’s feet, symbolising blessings and good luck for the baby.

European Literature Days sharing words across three cities

The European Days of Literature 2025 is packed with interesting activities and workshops in the three big cities of HCM City, Huế and Hà Nội.

Underprivileged teenagers to learn practical and professional skills

Know One Tech One (KOTO), a non-profit social business model, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indochina Beach Hotel Joint Stock Company

Many valuable architectural remnants of the ancient citadel discovered in Bắc Ninh Province

The excavation discovered many valuable architectural remains, notably the foundation of a structure built with grey-blue rectangular bricks, running along the city wall towards the Dâu River.

Luxury cruises set sail in Bái Tử Long Bay

As part of efforts to boost tourism in Bái Tử Long Bay and realise Quảng Ninh province’s goal to transform Vân Đồn into a premium destination, two luxury cruise ships officially began operations on May 5, offering high-end travel experiences in the bay.

Vietnamese theatre production highlighted at Busan festival

The Vietnamese play was the first overseas production to be performed in the festival’s history, with actor Nguyễn Thành Chánh Trực in the leading role.

Party chief attends Việt Nam–Kazakhstan friendship concert

The concert is a vibrant testament to the enduring friendship and a key step in advancing the Strategic Partnership between Việt Nam and Kazakhstan.

A journey ends, a legacy begins: mourning Assoc. Prof. Dr Nguyễn Lân Cường

After long days trekking through remote areas for archaeological research, as one of the country’s foremost experts in paleoanthropology, he would return to Hà Nội, don a tuxedo, pick up the baton and immerse himself in the harmony of choral music — moments he often described as times when he felt truly himself.