Free film screenings mark Vietnam’s 80th National Day (Friday, August 29,2025)

The film screening programme runs from August 28 to September 5 at Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi’s Dong Anh commune.

  Vietnam shines at ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 (Friday, August 29,2025)

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is showcasing its proudcts and destinations in Vietnam at the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 that opened in Indonesia on August 28.

  President Ho Chi Minh's bookcase presented to relic site in Thailand's Udon Thani (Friday, August 29,2025)

The bookshelf presented to the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site in Udon Thani is not only an invaluable spiritual gift but also a treasure of knowledge with profound historical and cultural values. It serves as an important resource to help educate younger generations and the Vietnamese community in Thailand about Ho Chi Minh’s thought, patriotism, and the spirit of national unity.

  Special stamp exhibition marks Vietnam's 80th National Day (Thursday, August 28,2025)

The exhibition, which runs until September 27, aims to highlight and honour the documentary and artistic value of postage stamps as a medium for preserving history and reflecting Vietnam’s culture, politics, and major events, particularly the August Revolution of 1945, the National Day, and the early years of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

  HCM City to celebrate National Day with fireworks, cultural programmes (Thursday, August 28,2025)

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), Ho Chi Minh City will host a wide range of cultural and entertainment activities, including fireworks displays and art performances.

  Gia Lai festival spotlights forest, sea heritage (Thursday, August 28,2025)

A highlight of the festival is the oceanic tuna culinary art show, offering free tastings prepared by cooks from Ho Chi Minh City, Australia, Thailand, Japan, and the Gia Lai Culinary Culture Association who will present tuna dishes in European, Asian, and Vietnamese styles.

  Vietnamese tourism needs “green passport” for international integration (Wednesday, August 27,2025)

Green Tourism Criteria (VITA Green) will not only be a certification but a genuine green passport for Vietnamese tourism enterprises, aiming for an integrated green tourism ecosystem that is globally connected yet distinctly Vietnamese.

  Vietnamese bodybuilders among Asia's best competitors (Wednesday, August 27,2025)

Vietnam's bodybuilding team came home safe and sound on August 25 after proving their power in both Southeast Asia and Asia, following several wins at two different competitions held in Thailand.

  Hanoi cuisine adds flavour to National Day holiday tourism (Tuesday, August 26,2025)

Hanoi’s cuisine has become more than a tourism product but it is a bridge of emotions connecting visitors with the thousand-year-old capital. For both domestic and international travelers, exploring its culinary delights is not only a journey of flavours but also a source of lasting memories.

  Da Nang accelerates digital transformation to support tourism growth (Tuesday, August 26,2025)

In the first seven months of 2025, Da Nang welcomed 10.7 million visitors, including over 4.2 million international arrivals.

  “Ao dai” show helps promote Vietnamese culture to Slovakian friends (Tuesday, August 26,2025)

The image of women in flowing “ao dai” and children in colourful traditional costumes conveyed a powerful message of a culturally rich, friendly and open Vietnam.

  Exhibition marks National Day with iconic historical artifacts (Tuesday, August 26,2025)

The display features more than 200 curated photos, documents, and objects, including valuable original artifacts such as the 1919 identity card in France of Nguyen Ai Quoc, his photography business card, and the 1960 letter he sent to the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED) Central Committee.

  V.League 1 rises to top 3 most valuable tournaments in Southeast Asia (Friday, August 22,2025)

V.League 1, comprising 14 teams, ranks third with a market value of 53.74 million EUR (62.63 million USD).

  Vietnam, RoK work together in first revolutionary musical (Friday, August 22,2025)

Jointly produced by the Vietnam National Drama Theatre and Metaforce Vietnam, “Café banh mi” brings together Vietnamese and Korean artists in a unique artistic partnership. Set to tour internationally, the musical blends patriotism, symbolism, and modern stagecraft to honour Vietnam’s revolutionary history.

  Historical relics spotlighted at special displays in Thang Long Imperial Citadel (Thursday, August 21,2025)

The displays bring history to life, recalling glorious milestones and honouring generations of heroes and martyrs who sacrificed for independence and peace. The stories told here serve as an enduring source of inspiration for national pride and patriotism.

  V.League 1 rises to top 3 most valuable tournaments in Southeast Asia (Thursday, August 21,2025)

V.League 1, comprising 14 teams, ranks third with a market value of 53.74 million EUR (62.63 million USD).

  Nearly 19,000 in national flag shirts set Vietnam marathon record (Wednesday, August 20,2025)

Nearly 19,000 runners, both professional and amateur from Vietnam and abroad, had registered for the “My Vietnam 2025” marathon as of early August 17, setting a Vietnam record for the largest number of participants wearing the national “Red Flag with Yellow Star” shirt at a marathon.

  Hanoi: Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam reading space launched (Wednesday, August 20,2025)

Housing nearly 1,000 book titles donated by sponsors and circulated from the Hanoi cultural centre and library, the area at Van Lake offers readers a wide range of knowledge, including Thang Long – Hanoi history and culture, Vietnam’s Confucian scholars and academic traditions, literature and arts, as well as life skills.

  Exhibition of large-scale lacquer paintings marks 80th National Day (Wednesday, August 20,2025)

The largest painting in the exhibition, measuring 7.2 metres long and 2.4 metres high, is painted on both sides. One side, entitled “President Ho reads the Declaration of Independence”, recreates Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945, while the other, “Spring of the Nation”, captures the jubilant celebrations of the Vietnamese people on Independence Day.

  Vietnam beat Thailand 3-1 to take bronze at ASEAN Women’s Championship (Wednesday, August 20,2025)

The result capped a strong campaign for coach Mai Duc Chung’s squad, who once again proved their dominance over their regional rivals and closed the tournament with a well-deserved bronze medal on home turf.

  Southeast Asian Taekwondo Championships kick off in Khanh Hoa province (Wednesday, August 20,2025)

Vietnam leads the field with 115 participants, underlining its strength as one of Asia’s Taekwondo powerhouses.

  Hanoi boosts rail tourism with seasonal, event-based tours (Friday, August 15,2025)

The tourism and railway sectors are suggested to jointly develop new products such as charter tourist trains, themed carriages showcasing regional culture and cuisine, and routes connecting heritage sites, festivals, and interregional destinations.

  Foreign Ministry vows to boost promotion of Vietnamese language abroad (Friday, August 15,2025)

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese reported that so far this year, ministries and localities have hosted numerous events honouring the Vietnamese language, while overseas communities have actively contributed to initiatives to promote its teaching and learning.

  LION Championship 25 to feature title showdowns in Khanh Hoa (Thursday, August 14,2025)

LION Championship 25 will take place at Cam Ranh Square in south-central Khanh Hoa province, at 20:00 on August 16, featuring two of the most anticipated title fights of the 2025 season.

  Bai Dinh Pagoda named outstanding destination with green-tick honour by TripAdvisor (Monday, August 11,2025)

Bai Dinh Pagoda is the only in the list to be granted the green-tick status, indicating the site's remarkable credibility among international visitors.

  Party chief attends special political–art programme “Under the Glorious Flag” (Monday, August 11,2025)

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and Secretary of the Central Military Commission To Lam attended the event in Hanoi, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man were present the event in Hue and in Ho Chi Minh City, respectively.

  Vietnam crush Indonesia 7–0, edge toward ASEAN Women’s Football Championship semifinal (Monday, August 11,2025)

Vietnam claimed a dominant 7-0 victory over Indonesia in their second Group A match at the 2025 AFF Women’s Championship at Lach Tray stadium in Hai Phong on August 9, moving one step closer to a spot in the semifinals.

  Vietnam’s largest lacquer exhibition opens in Russia (Friday, August 1,2025)

The showcase featured 80 paintings and 27 furniture pieces, representing the finest works by Vietnam's most renowned artists.

  Vietnam showcases ethnic culture in month-long festival (Friday, August 1,2025)

The programme brings together over 100 people from 16 ethnic minority groups across 11 localities, offering visitors a chance to explore traditional crafts, folk music, dances, rituals, and cuisine.

  An Giang conference discusses world heritage site nomination criteria for Oc Eo – Ba The (Thursday, July 31,2025)

Oc Eo is widely recognised as a hallmark archaeological culture of southern Vietnam, dating back to the early centuries of the Common Era. The culture was first identified in 1944 by French archaeologist Louis Malleret, who named it after Go Oc Eo, the location in present-day Oc Eo commune, An Giang province.