Việt Nam News

These ancient folk songs, once only heard in village communal houses and temples, are now present and familiar in the school environment, carried on by the young generation of the ancestral land with pride and love for their homeland's heritage.

Despite its vibrant lifestyle and strong demand for entertainment, HCM City’s night-time economy has yet to realise its full potential.

Using only simple tools such as paper and ballpoint pens, young artist Nguyễn Thế Vũ creates hyper-realistic portraits filled with detail and emotion, turning an everyday writing instrument into a medium for fine art.

In Hà Nội’s Bá Dương Nội Village, centuries-old flute kites still rise above the Red River, turning bamboo, wind and sky into a haunting symphony that continues to define the cultural soul of northern Việt Nam.

Shaped by the skilled hands of local artisans and crafted from humble palm leaves and bamboo, Tri Lễ’s conical hats have crossed beyond village bamboo hedges to reach countries across Asia, including Japan and China.

HCM City is rolling out a range of new tourism products and aggressive promotional programmes to boost the industry.

With its pristine beauty and the growing efforts of the local community to develop sustainable tourism, Nậm Lúc Waterfall is emerging as an attractive destination for travellers who love trekking and exploring the untouched landscapes of Việt Nam’s northwest highlands.

Trần Lê Duy, 33, is currently based in the US and works as a lecturer at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. He has built an impressive record of achievements on the international music scene.

Esports, part of the gaming industry, was recognised by the Government as one of the six key cultural industries, according to Resolution 80 on Việt Nam's cultural development strategy.

A new outdoor arts and culture space is taking shape in Côn Đảo, blending contemporary art with the island’s dramatic natural and historical landscape.

The recent surge of Vietnamese horror films highlights the growing power of local folklore when reimagined through a modern cinematic lens.

Hà Nội-based businessman Đào Xuân Tình, Vice President of the Global Vietnamese Record Holders Organisation, owns one of Việt Nam’s most distinctive Peugeot bicycle collections, with more than 300 bikes dating from 1892 to 1992. Việt Nam News reporter Lê Hương spoke with him about his passion.

As digital transformation accelerates, the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage are no longer confined to traditional storage methods but are increasingly shifting to digital environments.

Located in Văn Phú Ward of Phú Thọ Province, a land known as the cradle of the Vietnamese nation, Hùng Lô rice noodle village has been a source of price for local residents for generations.

From Nghĩa Lĩnh Mountain to village courtyards, the Hùng Kings’ Festival 2026 shows how ritual, memory and tradition continue to define a nation’s identity in motion.

According to folk culture researcher Phạm Bá Khiêm, it is rare for any nation in the world to share a common ancestral anniversary for the entire community.

The unique means of transport is the brainchild of Hà Kế Dũng, a resident of Mông Phụ hamlet in Đường Lâm Ancient Village with great affection for every house and alley of his homeland.

Kỷ Yếu Trên Bản was created with the desire to bring meaningful yearbook photo sets to students in remote areas – giving them the opportunity to preserve their school memories