Hanoi eyes to form network of cultural and creative hubs (Wednesday, October 4,2023)

Hanoi's Department of Culture and Sports, in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), on October 2 organised a workshop entitled “Consultation on Hanoi’s Cultural and Creative Hubs Network”.

  Ninh Binh moves to entice tourists to spiritual attractions (Monday, October 2,2023)

With over 1,800 relics, including one world cultural and natural heritage site, 78 national relics, and 3 special national relics, Ninh Binh province boasts thousands of years of historical tradition. The province’s spiritual attractions are also a valuable resource in developing local tourism.

  Non Nuoc Cao Bang receives Global Geopark title certificate after first re-verification (Monday, October 2,2023)

The People’s Committee of Cao Bang province on September 30 held a ceremony to launch a culture, sports, and tourism week and receive a certificate re-verifying Non Nuoc Cao Bang a UNESCO-recognised Global Geopark.

  Hanoi Autumn Carnival spices up pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake (Monday, October 2,2023)

The Hanoi Autumn Carnival took place in the pedestrian area around the Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi on the morning of October 1 as part of the ongoing Hanoi Autumn Festival.

  Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 to take place in Japan next month (Friday, September 29,2023)

A Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 will be held in Keyaki Namiki, Tokyo, Japan from October 7-8 as part of activities to introduce and promote Vietnamese culinary culture to international friends.

  ASIAD 2023: Vietnam has gold, silver on September 28 (Friday, September 29,2023)

Vietnamese athletes won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the 2023 Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) in Hangzhou, China, on September 28.

  Dak Lak holds Mid-Autumn Festival programme for ethnic children (Thursday, September 28,2023)

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan joined more than 1,500 ethnic children at a Mid-Autumn Festival event held in Ea H’Leo district, the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on September 26.

  Photo exhibition spotlights long-lasting Vietnam-Cuba amity (Thursday, September 28,2023)

A photo exhibition showcasing the long-lasting relationship between Vietnam and Cuba took place in the central province of Quang Tri on September 26, marking the 50th anniversary of Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s visit to the liberated zone in Southern Vietnam.

  Vietnam eliminated from men's football at ASIAD 19 (Thursday, September 28,2023)

Vietnam men's football team have been eliminated from the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) in China following a 1-3 loss to Saudi Arabia in the final match of Group B.

  Vietnam secures first silver medal at ASIAD 2023 (Tuesday, September 26,2023)

Shooter Ngo Huu Vuong secured the first silver medal for Vietnam at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) in Hangzhou city of China's Zhejiang province on September 25.

  Renowned Vietnamese painter’s unseen painting up for sale (Monday, September 25,2023)

A never-before-seen painting by celebrated Vietnamese artist Mai Trung Thu (1906-1980) will be offered at Bonhams Southeast Asian Modern and Contemporary Art on October 4.

  Events spotlight Nguyen Dynasty wood blocks, heritage conservation in digital age (Monday, September 25,2023)

The National Archives Centre IV in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong has organised an exhibition on printing wood blocks under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) and a cultural event on heritage conservation in the digital age, gathering the participation of nearly 200 delegates.

  HCM City to hold first-ever int’l film festival (Friday, September 22,2023)

The first-ever Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival 2024 (HIFF 2024) will be held on April 6-13 next year with a wide range of activities, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.

  Vietnam eye AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Finals (Thursday, September 21,2023)

Vietnam are aiming to win a place at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Finals when they host the Group B matches of the second stage of qualifiers starting on September 20 in Hanoi.

  ASIAD 2023: Vietnamese rowers secure four tickets to finals (Thursday, September 21,2023)

Vietnamese rowers secured tickets to the finals for four out of the five events on the first day of rowing competition at the 19th Asian Games in China on September 20.

  Vietnamese athletes aim to achieve 2-5 golds at ASIAD 19 (Wednesday, September 20,2023)

Vietnam athletes aim to achieve from 2-5 gold medals at the upcoming 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19) in Hangzhou, China, said Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Dang Ha Viet, who is also head of the Vietnamese sports delegation.

  ASIAD 2023: Vietnam secures 4-2 victory against Mongolia (Wednesday, September 20,2023)

The men's football team had a good start at the Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) tournament in China as they secured a 4-2 victory against Mongolia in the first match on September 19 in Hangzhou, China.

  Record of 100 artichoke dishes set in Lam Dong province (Wednesday, September 20,2023)

Twenty teams with over 60 chefs from localities across Vietnam set a Vietnam record for cooking the largest number of artichoke dishes at one time with 100 dishes using artichoke at a cooking contest in Da Lat city in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong on September 19.

  Works from 8 countries join 13th European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival (Tuesday, September 19,2023)

Works from Vietnam and seven European countries will join the 13th European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival that is set to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from September 22-28, organisers announced at a press briefing on September 18.

  Vietnamese designer attracts attention at House of iKons Fashion Week 2023 (Tuesday, September 19,2023)

Vietnamese designer Ho Tran Da Thao presented her collection entitled “Vietnam Heritage Art” at the House of iKons Fashion Week 2023 on September 16, attracting the attention of many designers and fashion magazines in the UK.

  Culture Week held to celebrate 120 years of tourism in Sapa (Tuesday, September 19,2023)

Festivals and cultural activities will be held in the resort town of Sa Pa in the northern province of Lao Cai during a culture week from September 20-30 to celebrate 120 years of tourism there.

  Autumn - The most stunning time to visit Hanoi (Monday, September 18,2023)

Hanoi is now in Autumn - a season of romance and nostalgia that begins in September and ends in November. The beauty of golden leaves, the powerfully-sweet scent of milkwood pine flowers, and delicious cuisine have long impressed foreign visitors to the capital of Vietnam at this time of year.

  Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as world natural heritage (Monday, September 18,2023)

Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh province and neighbouring Hai Phong city has been officially recognised as a world natural heritage.

  Hung Yen works hard to preserve values of cultural heritage (Friday, September 15,2023)

Located in the centre of the Red River Delta, the northern province of Hung Yen boasts various tangible and intangible cultural heritage items, which holds great potential for tourism development.

  Central Highlands ethnic artisans to join traditional Korean music festival (Friday, September 15,2023)

A group of 14 Jrai artisans from the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Gia Lai will participate in the 2023 Jeonju International Sori Festival, an event for traditional and world music, in Jeollabuk-do province in the Republic of Korea from September 15-24.

  Stolen 7th-century statue handed over to Vietnam (Friday, September 15,2023)

The family of British antiquities smuggler Douglas Latchford handed over a 7th-century statue to Vietnam at a ceremony in London on September 13 (local time).

  Singing contest hoped to boost youth’s role in Vietnam - Japan friendship (Wednesday, September 13,2023)

A contest on singing “Tomodachi - Tinh ban” (Tomodachi - Friendship), a Vietnam - Japan friendship song, will be organised from September to December 2023 with a view to helping promote young people’s awareness of the two countries’ connections.

  UK-based Vietnamese teenager to compete at Miss Eco Teen (Wednesday, September 13,2023)

UK-based Vietnamese teenager to compete at Miss Eco Teen Vietnamese teenager Anna Hoang, who is based in the UK, will represent Vietnam at the Miss Eco Teen (MET) 2023 beauty pageant that is scheduled to take place in Egypt in October.

  Da Nang to host Oktoberfest for first time (Wednesday, September 13,2023)

The central coastal city of Da Nang will host a replica of Oktoberfest – the largest beer festival in the world, for the first time ever.

  Vietnamese bodybuilders top Asian championship (Friday, September 8,2023)

Vietnam have won three gold medals at the 55th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in Kathmandu, Nepal.