Many traditional rituals and festivals are gradually disappearing, while the number of artisans continues to decline, according to Dinh Van Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee.

Vietnam’s tourism sector is maintaining a stable number of international arrivals, but is also, for the first time, welcoming charter flights carrying European tourists during the summer.

In a small An Giang commune, a young woman’s daily routine of care has slowly turned despair into fragile hope for her paralyzed husband.

VNG Corporation is considered a Vietnamese tech unicorn whose revenue has risen from VND7.6 trillion to nearly VND11 trillion in recent years, yet it has recorded persistent losses.

A sprawling family of nearly 100 members in Quang Ninh has become known for something increasingly rare - a deep, enduring harmony rooted in the teachings of its 90-year-old patriarch, Vu Van Hai.

On the morning of April 19, a delegation from the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Hai Trung, visited Thanh Long Pagoda in Hung Yen to offer incense and pay tribute to the late Venerable Thich Thanh Duc.

A National Assembly deputy from Quang Tri said that too many complicated procedures without much practical value are imposed during planning activities, affecting implementation.

High atop Zi’liêng peak in Hung Son, a border commune of Da Nang, lies a rare forest of ancient po mu trees - a place locals call a “kingdom” and protect as a sacred inheritance.

Venerable Thich Thanh Duc, a senior leader of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, has passed away at the age of 100 after decades of service.

During the transition from presumptive taxation to a declaration-based system, Vietnam’s tax authority has acknowledged emerging challenges, particularly in communication, and issued an apology to business households.

Head coach Kim Sang Sik is set to face a crucial decision as he cannot simultaneously lead both the Vietnam national team and the U23 squad at two major tournaments scheduled at the same time.

Meteorological models are warning of the possible emergence of a super El Nino event in 2026, raising concerns over record-breaking heatwaves and increasingly unpredictable storm patterns.

Tax authorities’ notices on suspending the use of e-invoices for small businesses with annual revenue below VND500 million are raising concerns, prompting calls for the Ministry of Finance to issue clear and consistent guidance.

Quang Ninh is entering its peak summer travel season amid a sharp uptick in visitor demand, prompting authorities and tourism operators to roll out aggressive promotions while tightening service standards.

Premium smartphones are becoming increasingly expensive in Vietnam, with new flagship releases pushing price boundaries to unprecedented levels.

The Government Office has issued Notice No. 191/TB-VPCP dated April 17, 2026, conveying the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung following a working session with the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Vietnam boasts a rich and diverse heritage of traditional arts, but efforts to harness and transform cultural assets into genuine drivers of development have yet to match their full potential.

A ceremony was held on April 19 in the southern province of Dong Nai to recognise the Sayangva festival – rice worship ritual of the Cho Ro people – as national intangible cultural heritage.

Hanoi has begun taking early steps to breathe new life into its heritage by using modern technologies, steadily fostering smart tourism and building a digital technology industry.

Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on May 4, 2025, on private sector development is emerging as a fresh catalyst for Hanoi’s business community, particularly in traditionally complex fields like transport and urban infrastructure.

The formal deposition makes Vietnam the first country in Southeast Asia and the third globally to ratify the convention.

Only when culture is nurtured basing on the self-awareness and pride of each individual can it exist and develop sustainably, remarked Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

With railway cooperation expected to emerge as a new highlight of bilateral strategic cooperation, China expressed readiness to collaborate with Vietnam on financing, technology, training, and industrial capacity in the railway sector.

A ceremony to open the Hung Kings Temple Festival and the 2026 Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week was held on late April 17 in Phu Tho, home to the Hung Kings Temple historic site.

The business networking programme not only facilitated direct connections between businesses and investors from both countries, but also aimed to support the development of long-term trade infrastructure.