World of modern Japanese toys on display in Hanoi (Monday, November 17,2025)

An exhibition introducing Japanese toys is being held at AEON Mall Long Bien in Hanoi.

  Week of Italian Cuisine to entertain food lovers in Hanoi (Monday, November 17,2025)

The 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in Vietnam is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from November 17 to 23, offering visitors the opportunity to sample a variety of authentic Italian dishes.

  Ninh Binh hosts Vietnam – Japan Buddhist cultural exchange festival (Monday, November 17,2025)

This year’s festival featured a variety of traditional Vietnamese and Japanese rituals and artistic activities, including sutra chanting at the Tam The Hall of Tam Chuc pagoda, Xam folk singing, flower-offering and Buddha recitation ceremonies (Pure Land Buddhism), sutra writing (Japanese Buddhist tradition), a lantern night, morning meditation sessions, and a Buddha offering ceremony at Ba Sao Pagoda.

  Vietnam claim two chess titles at 2025 Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival (Monday, November 17,2025)

Le Tuan Minh won Vietnam’s two gold medals in chess at the Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival, which closed on November 15 in Singapore.

  Young artists take centre stage at Photo Hanoi '25 Exhibition (Thursday, November 13,2025)

The photography exhibition runs through November, providing art enthusiasts with an opportunity to explore fresh, humanistic, and profound perspectives in photography, which is an art form that continuously evolves alongside modern life.

  Indian rock band Parikrama starts Dak Lak tour (Thursday, November 13,2025)

Formed in 1991, veteran rock band Parikrama ranks among India’s longest-running and most respected rock bands, with more than 3,500 global shows at venues like the Kennedy Centre in the US, Download Festival and Brixton Academy.

  95 works honoured at National Press Awards "For the Cause of Developing Vietnamese Culture" (Friday, November 7,2025)

Vietnam News Agency secured ten prizes including one first, two second, two third, and five consolation prizes. The first prize went to VietnamPlus for its online series “Hanoi: Everlasting memories of the victorious return 70 years ago” by reporter Do Minh Thu.

  Photo exhibition captures over three decades of Vietnam’s transformation (Wednesday, November 5,2025)

“Continuum: Vietnam” showcases more than 50 photographs by Soloman across two periods, 1992–1993 and 2022–2024. Displayed side by side, the black-and-white archival portraits and the recent colour photographs create a poignant dialogue between past and present.

  Cinema becomes a highlight at Autumn Fair 2025 (Tuesday, November 4,2025)

Located within the cultural industry space, the cinema zone was designed like a mini film studio and offered visitors an immersive experience of Vietnamese cinema, from production and technology to film screenings and merchandise.​

  Hanoi Ao Dai Festival 2025 showcases Vietnamese identity (Tuesday, November 4,2025)

This year’s festival is elaborately designed, combining tradition and modernity to offer a colourful cultural space and memorable experiences.

  Mekong Delta cuisine delights visitors at Autumn Fair 2025 (Tuesday, November 4,2025)

Delicacies from the Mekong Delta provinces are being promoted at the Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi, delighting visitors.

  Vietnamese puppetry exhibition: Cultural highlight at Autumn Fair 2025 (Monday, November 3,2025)

Visitors can learn about the centuries-old art of Vietnamese puppetry, take photos in a space rich with traditional aesthetics, and enjoy live performances. The witty character Teu (Uncle Teu) — a symbol of Vietnamese puppet art — along with buffaloes, fish, dragons, and phoenixes, dances upon the water’s surface, accompanied by children’s laughter and adults’ smiles, rekindling a “flame” of cultural pride at the fair.

  Vietnam clinches two gold medals at int’l badminton series (Monday, November 3,2025)

Vietnam joined four out of five finals at the Felet Vietnam International Series 2025, including the men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, and women’s doubles.

  15 Vietnamese players compete at 6th ASEAN+ Individual Chess Championships (Monday, November 3,2025)

According to the organisers, this year’s tournament offers a total prize pool of 28,100 USD. The winner of the men’s standard chess category will receive 2,000 USD, while the women’s standard champion will take home 1,500 USD. Other prizes will be awarded based on ranking and performance across categories.

  From Paris to Phu Quoc: Maison Kayser brings world-class gastronomy to the Pearl Island (Monday, November 3,2025)

On November 1, at Sunset Town (Phu Quoc), Sun Group officially inaugurated Eric Kayser – the first Maison Kayser store in Vietnam.

  Vietnam’s U22 team to join Chinese Football Association’s friendly tournament (Friday, October 24,2025)

The CFA Team China Panda Cup 2025 will feature four highly promising U22 teams, namely the Republic of Korea, Uzbekistan, host China, and Vietnam.

  Kate Festival 2025 spreads vibrant colors, unity of Cham people (Wednesday, October 22,2025)

The festival commenced with a solemn procession of the sacred costume of Goddess Po Inu Nagar, revered by the Cham as the Mother of the Land who taught them farming, weaving, and animal husbandry.

  Nearly 300 athletes join Ninh Binh int’l badminton tournament (Wednesday, October 22,2025)

The event provides an important opportunity for athletes to gain international experience and earn valuable BWF ranking points to contribute to their global standings.

  Party leader’s spouse presents Vietnamese bookcase to Helsinki Central Library Oodi (Wednesday, October 22,2025)

Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam, presented the Helsinki Central Library Oodi with a Vietnamese bookcase which includes more than 120 selected books and nearly 160 Vietnamese and bilingual books.

  Top Hungarian legislator attends photo exhibition on HCM City (Tuesday, October 21,2025)

Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Kover Laszlo on October 19 attended and cut the ribbon to open an exhibition featuring photos taken by Dezső – a Hungarian naval doctor in Ho Chi Minh City in the early 20th century.

  Vietnam win six golds at 2025 Asian Rowing Championships (Tuesday, October 21,2025)

The successful hosting of the 2025 Asian Rowing Championships not only showcased Vietnam’s organisational capability but also marked another milestone for Vietnamese rowing, inspiring athletes to achieve greater achievements at the 33rd SEA Games and the 20th Asian Games.

  Cheo Festival 2025 to bring traditional theatre to life in Bac Ninh (Tuesday, October 21,2025)

This year’s festival, from October 20 to November 2, will bring together nearly 900 artists, actors and musicians from 11 professional cheo troupes representing provinces and cities across the country.

  Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week 2025 to be held in Dong Mo (Monday, October 20,2025)

It is scheduled to take place from November 18 to 23 at the Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village in Dong Mo, Doai Phuong commune, Hanoi, as announced by the Department of Culture of Vietnam Ethnic Groups under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

  Vietnamese Women’s Day shines in Brussels with ao dai, pho (Monday, October 20,2025)

Vietnamese women lit up Ixelles, Brussels on October 19, donning colourful “ao dai” (traditional long dress) to celebrate Vietnam Women’s Day (October 20), a national tribute to their beauty, resilience, and spirit.

  Vietnam Pho Festival 2025 in Singapore serves as cultural ambassador (Monday, October 20,2025)

Under the theme “Pho – Enjoying Together, Growing Together,” the two-day Vietnam Pho Festival 2025 presents Vietnamese pho as a “cultural ambassador” that connects communities and fosters collaboration in culture, tourism, trade, and investment between Vietnam and Singapore.

  Vietnam wins big at 2025 World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania (Thursday, October 16,2025)

The country triumphed over many strong regional contenders, earning top honours in key natural tourism categories. The Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark in northern province of Tuyen Quang was named “Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination”. Meanwhile, Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quing Tri claimed a double victory as “Vietnam’s Leading Natural Destination” and “Asia’s Leading National Park 2025”.

  Fifth Regional Conference of Organisation of World Heritage Cities - Asia and Pacific opens in Hue (Thursday, October 16,2025)

With the theme “Quality of life and the sustainable development of world heritage cities,” the conference focuses on policies and best practices in urban management, aiming to enhance the quality of life in cities rich in cultural heritage.

  Hai Phong city to host Asia's largest rowing championships (Thursday, October 16,2025)

The championships will last from October 16 – 19, bringing together 668 athletes and coaches from 18 Asian countries and territories.

  Vietnam clinch narrow 1-0 win over Nepal in 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers (Thursday, October 16,2025)

Vietnam secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nepal in the second leg of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on October 14, with the only goal coming from a Nepalese defender’s own goal.

  Cultures of the World Festival closes with celebration of global unity (Tuesday, October 14,2025)

Held from October 10–12, the festival was of an unprecedented scale, featuring 48 countries and international organisations, 45 cultural spaces, 34 international culinary booths, 23 art troupes from Vietnam and abroad, 12 publishing and book exhibition units, and 22 countries joining the international film screenings. This made the largest cultural diplomacy event in Vietnam’s history.