Tourism destinations refresh offerings to welcome New Year/Lunar New Year visitors (Thursday, January 1,2026)

Across the Mekong Delta, many tourist sites have been busy upgrading their offerings. At the Con Son tourism site in Can Tho city, members of the local tourism cooperative have been pruning fruit orchards, refurbishing stages for traditional don ca tai tu performances, cleaning fish ponds used for visitor experiences, and expanding areas for making traditional cakes.

  Annual New Year festival shines in Da Nang (Thursday, January 1,2026)

Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi said Da Nang has consistently identified culture as its spiritual foundation, tourism as a spearhead economic sector, and events and festivals as an important driving force to enhance destination appeal, stimulate consumption and contribute to socio-economic development.

  Phu Quoc emerging as a favourite global destination (Monday, December 29,2025)

Following strong demand from the Republic of Korea, India, and Russia, Phu Quoc is now welcoming a new wave of international visitors from Eastern Europe toward the end of this year. Favourable visa policies, outstanding natural beauty, and an expanding portfolio of world class entertainment experiences continue to position Phu Quoc as one of Vietnam’s most attractive destinations for global travellers.

  Vietnam Airlines adds 270 flights to during 2026 New Year holiday (Monday, December 29,2025)

Vietnam Airlines said the swift deployment of additional flights during the New Year holiday demonstrates the carrier’s proactive approach and readiness in mobilising resources to serve passengers during peak travel periods at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.

  National team features youth on path to new heights, following 33rd SEA Games (Monday, December 29,2025)

Finishing third overall with 278 medals (87 gold, 81 silver and 110 bronze), Vietnam has many reasons to be proud, as a new generation of athletes has truly come of age and is ready to shoulder national aspirations.

  2025 Golden Ball winners announced (Monday, December 29,2025)

Nguyen Hoang Duc of Ninh Binh FC was voted best player of 2025 and received his third Golden Ball statue at an awarding ceremony in HCM City on December 26.

  Hue’s iconic tourist attractions promoted globally through CNN campaign (Monday, December 29,2025)

Hue steps onto the global stage as CNN spotlights its heritage and culture, drawing millions of viewers worldwide.

  PM congratulates football teams on SEA Games semifinal berths (Friday, December 12,2025)

Through VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan, the PM praised the squads for their full commitment to the nation, highlighting their strong will, resilience and determination, while urging coaches Mai Duc Chung and Kim Sang-sik to focus on meticulous semifinal preparations.

  SEA Games 33: Vietnam beat Myanmar 2–0, moving closer to women semifinals (Friday, December 12,2025)

The Vietnamese women’s football team on December 11 secured a 2-0 victory over Myanmar in a decisive Group B clash - a must-win match to keep their semifinal hopes alive at the ongoing 33rd Southeast Asia (SEA) Games in Thailand.

  SEA Games 33: Dinh Bac shines as Vietnam’s U22 clinch semifinal berth (Friday, December 12,2025)

With a 2–0 win over Malaysia, Vietnam secured first place in Group B, giving coach Kim Sang Sik’s squad full control of their semifinal path and a strong psychological boost ahead of the knockout stage at SEA Games 33.

  Vietnam’s auto sales up 6.5% over 11 months (Thursday, December 11,2025)

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) has reported that total auto sales of its members in the first 11 months of 2025 hit 328,669 vehicles, up 6.5% year-on-year.

  Vietnamese canoeists bring home first gold at SEA Games 33 (Thursday, December 11,2025)

The victory marks Vietnam’s first gold of the Games, which run through December 20 in Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkhla.

  SEA Games 33: Good news keeps flowing from swimming, petanque (Thursday, December 11,2025)

Vietnamese swimmer Tran Hung Nguyen stormed to his fourth consecutive SEA Games gold in the men’s 200m individual medley on December 10, clocking 2:03.11 to successfully defend the title he has held since the 30th Games.

  Exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh’s footprints in Russia opens in Hanoi (Tuesday, December 9,2025)

The “Ho Chi Minh’s Footprints in the Homeland of the October Revolution” exhibition features nearly 300 carefully selected photos, documents, and artefacts, divided into three sections on his early revolutionary years; his official visits to the Soviet Union as head of state; and 75 years of bilateral ties built on the foundation he established.

  Seminar highlights growing opportunities for Vietnam- France cinema collaboration (Friday, December 5,2025)

Mathieu Ripka, General Representative of France’s Civil Society of Authors, Directors and Producers (ARP), expressed his optimism about future collaboration, suggesting that one day a Vietnam–France co-production could even represent France at the Oscars.

  Hanoi realises commitment to creative city development (Friday, December 5,2025)

The UNESCO Representative to Vietnam has highly commended Hanoi’s success in building a vibrant creative ecosystem through festivals, community-connecting networks, and initiatives that empower the younger generation of designers.

  Photo Hanoi’25 draws 200,000 visitors, boosts creative city status (Tuesday, December 2,2025)

The month-long event served as a platform to amplify cultural exchange, art dialogue, and Hanoi’s global visibility as a UNESCO Creative City.

  Acecook Vietnam continues to sponsor Vietnamese national football teams (Tuesday, December 2,2025)

Acecook Vietnam’s decision to elevate and extend its sponsorship package until 2030 sends a strong signal for the future of Vietnamese football, reflecting the company’s sense of responsibility and long-term commitment to the sport.

  Over 100 ethnic minorities gather for Vietnam’s 2026 New Year celebrations (Tuesday, December 2,2025)

December’s centerpiece is a showcase of Co Tu heritage from the central city of Da Nang, featuring immersive cultural experiences. At the Co Tu village space, artisans will stage the Pro ngooch brotherhood ritual, a centuries-old ceremony for settling disputes and reinforcing inter-village solidarity, alongside ceremonial toasts, folk singing, and festive displays of folklore and performing arts.

  Vietnam ranks among global top 50 for music copyright revenue: Report (Thursday, November 27,2025)

From the beginning of 2025 to November 18, an additional 734 authors had registered as members of the Vietnam Centre for Protection of Music Copyright, bringing the total number of authorised members to 7,072.

  Vietnamese culture showcased in Laos through annual tea party (Thursday, November 27,2025)

The booth of the Vietnamese Embassy, themed “80 Years of Vietnamese Diplomacy: Peace and Development,” featured images reflecting Vietnam’s people, culture and development achievements, along with the special ties between Vietnam and Laos.

  Vietnam photo, handicraft exhibition opens in US (Wednesday, November 26,2025)

The exhibits highlight key developments in the Vietnam – US partnership, introduce Vietnam’s scenic landscapes and cultural diversity, and reflect the craftsmanship, creativity, and enduring resilience of Vietnamese culture through centuries of changes.

  Global Coffee Heritage Festival to feature nearly-two-century journey of Vietnamese coffee (Wednesday, November 26,2025)

The Global Coffee Heritage Festival 2025 is a strategic milestone affirming Vietnam’s status as a global powerhouse in Robusta coffee exports and its capacity to become a hub for celebrating global coffee heritage, she said.

  Vietnam–Japan exhibition fosters cultural exchange, strengthens local cooperation (Wednesday, November 26,2025)

The exhibition features 37 booths, including 22 from Vietnamese localities, 15 from Japan, and five spaces dedicated to Vietnam–Japan cultural interaction.

  Vuon Chuoi: Tracing 4,000 years of life in ancient Hanoi (Monday, November 24,2025)

Vuon Chuoi (Banana Garden), an archaeological site in Hanoi’s Hoai Duc commune discovered in 1969, vividly reflects the continuous habitation of ancient residents on Thang Long – Hanoi land over nearly 4,000 years

  Coach Kim Sang-sik calls up Vietnam’s strongest men for SEA Games 33 in Thailand (Monday, November 24,2025)

Kim selected many regular players who took part in international training and competitions as well as new and young faces who are for the future of national football.

  Vietnamese men’s national football team moves to 110th in FIFA rankings (Friday, November 21,2025)

The Vietnamese men’s national football team climbed one spot to 110th in FIFA’s November rankings, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

  Activities mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (Friday, November 21,2025)

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre on November 21 launched a series of exhibitions and heritage education activities to mark the 20th anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 2005 – 2025).

  Cultural heritage preservation helps ensure sustainable future (Thursday, November 20,2025)

Cultural heritage is a strategic resource that helps shape the unique brand of Vietnamese tourism. This is not just an assessment but a vivid reality, reflected in the strong flow of visitors to heritage-linked destinations across the country.

  Third Hanoi Autumn Festival to offer diverse cultural, artistic experiences (Thursday, November 20,2025)

The 2025 edition will feature around 150 booths by localities, travel companies, airlines, craft villages and artisans. Each display area will showcase distinctive products, attractive tour packages and diverse cultural and artistic activities.