Vietnam has launched a digital cultural map featuring 391 events across all 34 provinces and cities, helping residents and tourists discover cultural attractions, plan visits and explore the country's heritage.

As tourism and economic development reshape Vietnam's northern highlands, researchers warn that sacred rituals and indigenous beliefs must not become mere commercial attractions, urging greater community control over cultural heritage.

From sun-dried glass noodles to handcrafted wooden boats, Vietnam's northern Quang Ninh province is developing tourism experiences that allow visitors to discover traditional crafts, meet artisans and explore the stories behind local products.

Hanoi has temples, French villas, street food and a thousand years of history. Now, the Vietnamese capital is exploring whether jazz-shaped by local sounds, spaces and stories-can become another reason for visitors to experience the city and return.