Festivals playing role as tourism booster in Dien Bien (Thursday, March 21,2024)

Home to 19 ethnic groups with various cultural festivals, the northwestern province of Dien Bien is tapping its strengths in this regard to lure more tourists.

  Meyer Sound representative: Ho Guom Opera House embodies all elements of a world-class theatre (Tuesday, March 19,2024)

John Pellower, representing Meyer Sound Laboratories (USA) - the supplier of sound equipment for Broadway stages and theatres worldwide - shared insights about the Ho Guom Opera House during a recent visit to Hanoi.

  Drone show to light up Quy Nhon’s sky late this month (Tuesday, March 19,2024)

A light show of 500 drones will be staged over Thi Nai Bay in Quy Nhon city of central Binh Dinh province on March 31 evening, as part of the Amazing Binh Dinh Fest.

  Vietnamese street food introduced to Sri Lanka (Tuesday, March 19,2024)

A Vietnamese restaurant in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 15 introduced Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) for the first time on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

  Students promote Vietnamese culture in Russia (Monday, March 18,2024)

The Vietnamese Students’ Association in the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) held an event called "Bamboo Legend” on March 16 to conclude the Vietnamese Culture Week 2024 at the university.

  Exhibition on General Vo Nguyen Giap opens in Nghe An (Friday, March 15,2024)

An exhibition named “Theo dau chan Dai tuong” (In the Footsteps of the General) was opened at the Nghe An Museum in the central province of the same name on March 13.

  Da Lat festival: Classical music taken out of auditorium for first time (Friday, March 15,2024)

For the first time in Vietnam, classical music has been taken out of theatres and auditoriums to make it easier for the public to access at a classical music festival held in Da Lat city, a UNESCO-recognised Creative City of Music, in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

  Cultural activities planned for Hung Kings’ anniversary 2024 (Friday, March 15,2024)

A ceremony marking the anniversary of Hung Kings - the legendary founders of the nation - and the Culture and Tourism Week of Ancestral Land will be held from April 9-18 in the northern province of Phu Tho with various activities.

  More than 2,200 runners to join Vietnam Ultra Marathon (Friday, March 15,2024)

Over 2,200 runners from 40 countries and territories will participate in the Vietnam Ultra Marathon which will take place in Mai Chau, the northern province of Hoa Binh, on March 23.

  Sixty-five master chefs, culinary experts to gather at Pho Festival 2024 (Thursday, March 14,2024)

As many as 65 master chefs and culinary experts from across the country will join the Pho Festival 2024, which will take place in the northern province of Nam Dinh from March 15 - 17.

  Eleven Vietnamese dishes listed among best Southeast Asian street food in 2024 (Thursday, March 14,2024)

Xoi (sticky rice), pho (noodle soup) and banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) and several other dishes have been listed by the world-famous culinary website TasteAtlas as among the 100 best Southeast Asian street food in 2024.

  Ciputra Hanoi International Badminton Tournament opens (Wednesday, March 13,2024)

The Ciputra Hanoi International Badminton Tournament – Yonex Sunrise 2024 opened on March 12, attracting 310 athletes from 19 countries and territories.

  Musical exchange gathers Vietnamese women from across Europe (Tuesday, March 12,2024)

A recent musical exchange in Germany has brought together Vietnamese women representatives from eight European countries to celebrate the International Women's Day (March 8).

  Nearly 2,400 runners join in Quang Binh Discovery Marathon 2024 (Tuesday, March 12,2024)

The Quang Binh Discovery Marathon 2024 was held at the world natural heritage site of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh on March 10, with nearly 2,400 athletes at home and abroad taking part.

  Vietnam call up 33 players for World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia (Tuesday, March 12,2024)

Philippe Troussier, head coach of the Vietnamese national men’s football team, on March 11 announced a 33-player squad in preparation for two matchs against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this month, according to Vietnam Football Federation.

  Japan Vietnam Festival tightens bilateral friendship, cooperation (Monday, March 11,2024)

The 9th Japan Vietnam Festival, themed “Hold hands together - From now on”, was held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 9-10, starting a series of cultural, sport, trade and tourism activities between the two countries.

  Classical Music Festival opens in Da Lat city (Monday, March 11,2024)

More than 100 artists are performing at the Vietnam Classical Music Festival which opened in the UNESCO Creative Music City of Da Lat, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on March 10.

  Drone show to light up Hanoi sky on March 9 evening (Friday, March 8,2024)

A massive light show using 300 drones will be performed at the Tay Ho creative space on Trinh Cong Son Pedestrian Street in Tay Ho district of Hanoi on March 9 evening as part of an event to launch the “Get on Hanoi 2024” programme and announce a decision recognising Nhat Tan as a tourism site.

  Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve to be expanded (Thursday, March 7,2024)

The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang plans to expand its Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve to better biodiversity conservation and spur tourism development.

  Nha Trang to be graced with Sea Festival 2024 (Thursday, March 7,2024)

A string of sensational cultural and sports activities are expected to excite spectators at the Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea Festival, scheduled in the beach city of Nha Trang of the south-central province of Khanh Hoa from March 13-16.

  Spectacular activities to wow visitors at Ban Flower Festival (Thursday, March 7,2024)

Visitors should get ready for a fantastic display at the Ban (Bauhinia) Flower Festival, a highlight of Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024, which is set to open in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on March 16.

  Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024 - a boost for tourism industry (Thursday, March 7,2024)

Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024, themed “Glorious Dien Bien – Infinite Experiences” is expected to be a leverage to boost the local socio-economy, contributing to promoting the country's tourism development, Vice Chairman of the Dien Bien provincial People's Committee Vu A Bang has said.

  Binh Duong int’l women cycling tournament opens (Thursday, March 7,2024)

The 14th Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Tournament (Biwase Cup 2024) opened in the southern province of Binh Duong on March 6.

  Da Nang speeds up preparations for 13th ASEAN School Game (Wednesday, March 6,2024)

The central city of Da Nang – the host of the 13th ASEAN School Games has been speeding up its preparations for the event slated from May 31 to June 9, according to the Sports Authority of Vietnam.

  Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024 - a boost for tourism industry (Wednesday, March 6,2024)

Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024, themed “Glorious Dien Bien – Infinite Experiences” is expected to be a leverage to boost the local socio-economy, contributing to promoting the country's tourism development, Vice Chairman of the Dien Bien provincial People's Committee Vu A Bang has said.

  Da Lat to host first Vietnam classical music festival (Tuesday, March 5,2024)

A Vietnam classical music festival (VCMF) will be held for the first time in the Central Highlands resort city of Da Lat – the UNESCO Creative Music City - from March 10-17.

  Vietnam wins gold at Asian Age Group Aquatics Championships (Monday, March 4,2024)

Phung Chi Kien won Vietnam's only gold medal at the 11th Asian Age Group Aquatics Championships' diving event recently held in the Philippines.

  Art exchange fosters friendship between Vietnamese, Chinese localities (Monday, March 4,2024)

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the northern border province of Lang Son has recently organised an art exchange programme with the participation of local artists and those from Pingxiang county in China's Guangxi.

  Vietnamese culture promoted in Australia (Monday, March 4,2024)

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Perth in coordination with the Australian Vietnamese Family Association (AVFA) and artists and artisans from Ho Chi Minh City organised an event in Palmerston city on March 2 to promote Vietnamese culture in the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival.

  Football: ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup's draw to take place in Hanoi (Monday, March 4,2024)

The 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup's draw will be take place on May 21 in Hanoi, featuring a new logo and brand identity.