Digital transformation opens up new space for performing arts
As integration and the digital revolution change the way of life, more parts of daily life are shifting online. Performing art organisations are joining in, adopting digital tools from online ticketing to unified portals that offer information, data, and services.
Da Nang promotes distinctive cuisine as key tourism attraction
As travellers increasingly seek authentic local experiences, the central coastal city of Da Nang is stepping up efforts to integrate cuisine into tourism itineraries, linking culinary promotion with destination branding and cultural preservation.
“Marching Forward with Vietnam” event sets Guinness World Record
The second nationwide “Marching Forward with Vietnam” event on August 30 brought together 1,774,268 people across all 34 provinces and cities, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest number of localities simultaneously organising walking activities to raise environmental awareness.
Vietnamese children win top prizes at international art contest in Hong Kong
Vietnamese children won gold, silver and bronze prizes in both age groups at the global “National Treasures Seeing the World” painting contest, held in Hong Kong (China), with 13-year-old Hoang Ngoc Han taking the top prize in the youth category.
Vietnam taps community tourism potential for sustainable development
Vietnam has strong potential to develop sustainable tourism, particularly through community-based and agricultural tourism that preserves local culture, creates livelihoods and delivers lasting value to both visitors and communities, experts and local officials said at the ongoing 20th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo (ITE HCMC 2026).
Culture helps strengthen Vietnam - Laos ties
Culture has once again demonstrated its role as a bridge connecting the people of Vietnam and Laos, as an exhibition and performance programme on the practices of Then by ethnic groups of the Tay–Thai ethnic language family drew audiences in Vientiane from August 17–19.
Top leader demands shift from passive preservation to active shaping of national memory
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam has demanded a shift from passive preservation to active shaping of national memory, with each generation responsible not only for inheriting the past but also creating and safeguarding values that may become heritage for centuries.
Vietnam advance to ASEAN Cup final after beating Malaysia 2-0 in second leg of semifinals
Nguyen Xuan Son scored twice as Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal at My Dinh National Stadium on August 19 night, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory and a place in the final against Thailand.
A giant “Mysterious object” spotted on Hon Thom, Phu Quoc
A giant “mysterious object” is gradually taking shape on the horizon of Hon Thom, Phu Quoc. From a distance, the structure resembles a multi-tiered flying saucer perched atop a tower. Yet behind this intriguing silhouette lies an architectural concept inspired by a celebrated queen in Vietnamese history, as well as a far from simple engineering challenge at a height of nearly 80 metres.
Cultural exchange strengthens people-to-people ties between Ho Chi Minh City, Indonesia
A Vietnam-Indonesia friendship cultural exchange programme was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15 evening to celebrate the 81st Independence Day of Indonesia (August 17, 1945-2026), highlighting the close friendship between the people of the southern metropolis and Indonesia.
Hanoi plans various art programmes during August Revolution, National Day celebrations
Hanoi’s art institutions will stage a series of performances for residents in communes and wards across the capital to mark the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2026) and National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).
