Vietcombank Mekong Delta int’l marathon 2025 wraps up in Can ThoThe closing ceremony of the 6th Vietcombank Mekong Delta International Marathon took place on July 6 in Vi Tan ward, Can Tho city.
Vietnamese culture promoted at multicultural festival in GermanyHuong Viet magazine and the Vietnam - Germany Association in Schwaben co-organised a special cultural programme titled "Huong sac Viet" (The Essence and Colours of Vietnam) on June 28-29 as part of Sommerfest, the largest multicultural festival in Augsburg city, Bavaria state, Germany.
Vietnam hold firm at sixth in Asia in latest FIFA Women’s RankingsVietnam’s women’s national football team maintained their strong position in the latest FIFA rankings released for June, staying 37th in the world, sixth in Asia, and firmly atop Southeast Asia.
Ao dai week – a cultural highlight of Hue’s summer festivalThe Hue Community Ao Dai Week 2025 will take place from June 6 to 15 in the central city with various activities including workshops, artistic and musical performances, and Ao dai shows, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.
Hanoi moves ahead with demolition of ‘Shark Jaw’ buildingAuthorities of Hoan Kiem district have commenced the demolition of the structure at No. 1-3-5 on Dinh Tien Hoang street in Hanoi downtown, commonly referred to as the “Shark Jaw” building.
Hanoi sees tourism boost over reunification day holidayHanoi’s tourism sector recorded strong performance during the five-day public holiday marking the National Reunification anniversary (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1), according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
An Giang to complete dossier for UNESCO recognition of Oc Eo - Ba The relic site by 2026The Mekong Delta province of An Giang aims to complete a nomination dossier next year to seek UNESCO recognition for the Oc Eo - Ba The archaeological site as world cultural heritage, a local official has said.
Localities nationwide pay tribute to Hung KingsCeremonies commemorating the death anniversary of the Hung Kings took place in provinces on April 7 (the 10th day of the third lunar month), as local communities paid tribute to the legendary founders of Vietnam.
Hanoi bans tours on train streetThe Hanoi Department of Tourism has requested travel agencies not to organise tours to train street in Cua Nam, Hang Bong and Cua Dong wards.
Vietravel, Sun World partner to elevate Vietnam’s tourismVietravel, the travel division of Vietravel Group, and Sun World, the entertainment brand of Sun Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation, aiming to elevate Vietnamese tourism with unique experiences and exclusive perks.
Da Nang floats idea of attracting cruise touristsThe Da Nang Department of Tourism has announced that in 2025, the central city will implement various strategies to attract a large number of cruise ship tourists, aiming to effectively tap into the potential market segment.
Cambodia’s tourism sees strong recoveryCambodia’s tourism industry is witnessing remarkable resurgence, with international tourist arrivals surging in January 2025 and throughout 2024, following the post-COVID-19 downturn.
National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism to host vibrant spring festivalThe Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism will host a series of cultural activities from February 14-16 to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) and highlight the nation’s ethnic diversity.
Prime Minister praises ASEAN Cup championsPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with the men’s national football team of Vietnam in Hanoi on January 6, extending congratulations on the victory at the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup.
Stamp collection marking 80 years of Vietnam People’s Army releasedThe Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Information and Communications, and the Vietnam Post Corporation (VNPost) jointly released a postage stamp collection on December 18 showcasing the heroic past of the Vietnam People’s Army on its 80th anniversary.
ASEAN Cup 2024: chances for Vietnam to rise in FIFA rankingAfter a 4-1 win over Laos in their opening match at the 2024 ASEAN Cup on December 9, Vietnam's national football team gained 1.3 points in the FIFA ranking.
An Giang's festival recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of HumanityThe Ba Chua Xu (Holy Mother of the Realm) Festival on Mount Sam in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang was officially recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paraguay on December 4.
Fine arts museum to receive painting by exiled kingThe Vietnam Fine Arts Museum is about to receive a painting titled “Hillsides in Deli Ibrahim (Algiers)” by Ham Nghi, an exiled Vietnamese king, on November 12.
Competition promotes cultural exchange between Vietnamese, Chinese youthsThe closing ceremony of a competition on the culture and people of Vietnam and China, and an art exchange programme for Vietnamese and Chinese students were held in the northern city of Hai Phong on October 26 by the city's Vietnam-China Friendship Association.
Vietnam bags 11 gold medals at 2024 Asian Kickboxing ChampionshipsVietnam's kickboxing team secured 11 gold, 11 silver and 11 bronze medals at the 2024 Asian Kickboxing Championships that took place in Cambodia from October 8-13.