Japan Philharmonic Orchestra to play free concerts in central Vietnam (Thursday, September 7,2023)

The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) Five is playing free community concerts in three beautiful cities of Dang Nang, Hue and Hoi An during a central Vietnam tour on September 5-9, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

  Hanoi welcomes nearly 17 million tourist arrivals in eight months (Wednesday, September 6,2023)

About 16.9 million tourists visited Hanoi during the first eight months of 2023, rising 36.2% year on year, reported the municipal Tourism Department.

  First-ever Mexican Gastronomic Festival to be held in HCM City (Monday, September 4,2023)

The First Mexican Gastronomic Festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 15-22, expected to be a magnet to Mexican food lovers and those curious about the North American country’s gastronomy.

  National concert Dieu Con Mai: honouring national values (Wednesday, August 30,2023)

The national concert Dieu Con Mai (Remaining with Time) will take place at 2pm at Hanoi Opera House on September 2 – the moment when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam 78 years ago (2/9/1945-2/9/2023).

  Special art programme marks National Day (Wednesday, August 30,2023)

A special art programme was held by the Dai bieu nhan dan (People’s Deputies) newspaper in Hanoi on August 29 to celebrate the 78th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

  Over 200 photos on Vietnam’s seas, islands on display in Binh Thuan (Tuesday, August 29,2023)

An exhibition themed “Vietnam's sea and island cultural heritage” opened in Phan Thiet city, the southcentral province of Binh Thuan, on August 27 with more than 200 images and artifacts displayed.

  Vietnam win AFF U23 Championship after penalty shootout (Monday, August 28,2023)

The Vietnam national under-23 team defended their AFF U23 Championship title with a 6-5 victory against Indonesia in penalty shootout in Rayong Stadium, Thailand on August 26 night.

  Regional media covers Vietnam’s AFF U23 Championship win (Monday, August 28,2023)

After the final of AFF U23 Championship on August 26 in Thailand, while Thai media expressed their admiration for the U23 Vietnam's victory in the tournament, the Indonesian press expressed regret when Indonesian players lost in the penalty shootout.

  Markets busy ahead of Vu Lan festival (Monday, August 28,2023)

Supermarkets and wet markets are now busy as the Vu Lan festival is only three days away.

  Vietnam win big at 2023 VTV Int’l Women’s Volleyball Cup (Monday, August 28,2023)

The Vietnam women’s volleyball team 1 won the International Women's Volleyball Tournament - VTV Cup Ferroli 2023, after defeating the Vietnam women’s volleyball team 2 in the final match held in the northern province of Lao Cai on August 26.

  Five famous concertos to be staged in HCM City: HBSO (Tuesday, August 22,2023)

Two special concerts will take place at Saigon Opera House on August 25-26 to mark the house’s 30th anniversary with the participation of leading violinist Bui Cong Duy and invited artists from the US, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO).

  Vietnam wins gold at 1st World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Championships (Tuesday, August 22,2023)

The Vietnamese team on August 20 won a gold medal in the preliminary round of the Freestyle poomsae event at the first World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Championships hosted by the Republic of Korea.

  Art performance marks centenary of national anthem composer (Monday, August 21,2023)

President Vo Van Thuong, other Party, State leaders and former leaders attended an August 20 art performance in Hanoi to celebrate the 100th birthday of famous composer, poet, and painter Van Cao (1923-1995) who composed “Tien quan ca” (The Marching Song) – Vietnam’s national anthem.

  Quang Ngai hosts photo exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa for first time (Monday, August 21,2023)

The first photo exhibition on Hoang Sa (Paracels) and Truong Sa (Spratlys) in the central province of Quang Ngai opened in the central park of Quang Ngai city on August 19.

  Ethnic Culture Village to celebrate National Day with various activities (Monday, August 21,2023)

Various activities will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism next month in celebration of the upcoming National Independence Day, according to organisers.

  More actions needed besides new visa policy to attract int’l travelers: Insiders (Thursday, August 17,2023)

The new visa policy, taking effect from August 15, is creating a boost to the attraction of international tourists, but it is just the initial step and more long-term measures are required to make a breakthrough in this regard, according to insiders.

  Indian classical dance impresses Dak Lak audience (Thursday, August 17,2023)

An art programme spotlighting Kuchipudi – one of the 10 classical dance styles of India – took place in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on August 16 evening, as part of the ongoing Namaste Vietnam Festival held by the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City.

  Bac Giang works on leveraging heritage conservation, promotion (Thursday, August 17,2023)

Authorities in Bac Giang province have so far spent more than 240 billion VND (9.9 million USD) on renovating and preserving over 100 historical relics, as part of the 2021-2025 plan for the work.

  Opportunity to popularise Hanoi cuisine to domestic, foreign tourists (Wednesday, August 16,2023)

The Hanoi Culinary Space 2023 entitled "The quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine” will be held at the Hanoi Children’s Palace from September 29 to October 1, as part of the activities to mark the capital city’s 69th Liberation Day (October 10).

  Conference seeks ways to accelerate tourism recovery (Wednesday, August 16,2023)

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on August 15 held a conference to disseminate new legal documents to accelerate tourism recovery and development in an effective and sustainable manner.

  Hue Ao Dai Festival 2023: Tales from the river (Wednesday, August 16,2023)

Hue Ao Dai Festival 2023 was organised on August 12 as part of Hue Festival 2023 which was designed as a four-season festival in order to organise a series of festive activities throughout the year, promoting the unique values of Hue and Vietnamese culture, and showing scenic spots, spiritual tourism and local cultural activities to lure tourists.

  Art, sport exchange connect Vietnamese community in Hong Kong (China) (Tuesday, August 15,2023)

An art, sport exchange programme was held in Hong Kong (China) on August 13 jointly by the Consulate General of Vietnam and the Interim Executive Committee of the Vietnamese Association in Hong Kong to mark the 78th anniversaries of August Revolution (August 19, 1945- 2023) and the National Day (September 2, 1945-2023).

  First Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange festival held in Okinawa (Tuesday, August 15,2023)

The Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange festival, the first of its kind, was held in Naha city, Okinawa prefecture on August 13.

  About 1,000 people join ASEAN Fun Walk 2023 in HCM City (Monday, August 14,2023)

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Indonesian Consulate General in the city organised ASEAN Fun Walk 2023 on August 12, drawing the participation of approximately 1,000 local and foreign runners.

  Karate tournament organised for overseas Vietnamese in Japan (Monday, August 14,2023)

A Karate tournament of the Vietnamese community in Japan titled "Suzucho Karate-do Kanto Open 2023" took place at Tokyo dojo on August 12, bringing together dozens of athletes from Vietnamese karate clubs across the country.

  Over 11,000 runners join VnExpress Marathon Marvelous Nha Trang 2023 (Monday, August 14,2023)

The VnExpress Marathon Marvelous Nha Trang 2023 event took place in Nha Trang city, the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, on August 13, with the participation of more than 11,000 domestic and foreign runners.

  First Hanoi Fall Festival to be held (Friday, August 11,2023)

The first Hanoi Fall Festival, themed Come to Fall in Love in 2023, will be held from September 29 to October 1.

  Vietnam-Indonesia art exhibition opens in HCM City (Friday, August 11,2023)

As many as 64 paintings and sculptures by Vietnamese and Indonesian artists are being on display at the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association.

  Female Vietnamese fighter jumps impressively on Muay world ranking (Friday, August 11,2023)

Vietnamese fighter Huynh Ha Huu Hieu has won the World Boxing Council (WBC) Muay Thai International Title in the women's minimumweight class (45.39 kg).

  Vietnamese women's football team gear up for ASIAD (Thursday, August 10,2023)

The Vietnamese women's football team will gather at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre in Hanoi from August 10 to prepare for the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19), slated for September in China, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).