Hoi An, Da Nang Int’l Airport named among world’s best
The central city of Da Nang continues to gain global recognition as Hoi An has been named among “The 51 most beautiful places in the world” by British magazine Time Out, while Da Nang International Airport has, for the third consecutive year, secured a place in the world’s Top 100 airports by Skytrax.
Government leader attends Ban Flower Festival 2026 in Dien Bien province
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening ceremony of the Ban Flower (Bauhinia) Festival 2026 in Dien Bien province on March 8 evening, during which he urged the locality to turn tourism into a key driver of growth for both the province and the wider Northwestern region.
Vietnam positions cuisine as core national tourism product
In the global tourism landscape, where cuisine is increasingly emerging as a distinctive “language” for countries to shape their image and attract visitors, Vietnam—with its rich and distinctive culinary heritage—has a strong opportunity to transform gastronomy into a national asset.
Foreign diplomats in Ho Chi Minh City join Tet celebrations
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on February 7 held the programme “Diplomatic Families Celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year of the Horse” for families of consuls general from various countries in the city, featuring a wide range of distinctive Vietnamese traditional cultural activities.
UNESCO praises Vietnam’s view of culture as core resource for sustainable development
UNESCO highly welcomes the vision reflected in the Politburo’s Resolution 80-NQ/TW, stated UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker, stressing that by positioning culture as a core resource and a pillar for development, Vietnam is clearly placing people, values, and identity at the heart of its long-term national strategy.
Dossier finalised to seek UNESCO recognition of Oc Eo – Ba The archaeological site
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has approved the submission of the scientific dossier on the Oc Eo – Ba The archaeological site in southern An Giang province to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for consideration and inclusion on the world heritage list.
Vietnam triumph over UAE in thrilling U23 Asian Cup quarterfinal
In a highly dramatic 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinal match in the very early morning of January 17, the Vietnam U23 national team defeated their opponents from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the first time, winning by a narrow 3–2 scoreline after 120 minutes of play to secure a place in the semifinals.
