Tourism breaks pre-pandemic records in 2025

Việt Nam’s tourism industry surpassed pre-pandemic highs in 2025, welcoming a record 21.5 million international visitors and generating more than $38 billion in revenue, as visa reforms and domestic travel fuelled a broad-based rebound.

Văn Lâm Village's story behind every stitch

Tracing its roots back to the 13th century, the art of embroidery in Văn Lâm Village, Ninh Bình Province blossomed under the Trần Dynasty, becoming the heartbeat of this ancient land.

Mỹ Nghiệp Village's brocade weaving soul

This cultural gem is a haven where Chăm women continue the age-old tradition of weaving, orchestrating a symphony of looms daily to produce vibrant brocades that encapsulate the essence of a craft steeped in over a thousand years of history.

Carrying the weight of a hero

In his breakout role as Tạ – a soldier shaped by loyalty, sacrifice and the brutal 81-day battle of Quảng Trị – actor Phương Nam steps into a legacy larger than himself.

Oliva, Hà Nội's first Palestinian eatery

Oliva has added to the food choices not only for Hanoians but also for visitors who require halal food, helping expand the options in the city’s culinary heart, Hàng Buồm Street.

Community engagement preserves heritage

Thanh Nga speaks with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Hoài Sơn, a full-time member of the Committee of Culture and Society in Việt Nam's National Assembly, about how to enhance community involvement in heritage conservation.

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