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World-renowned music duo films tourism-promoting MV in Vietnam

The production forms part of the international music project “Good Morning Vietnam”, initiated by Nhan Dan Newspaper and IB Group to bring world-class performances to Vietnam while promoting the country’s culture and tourism through music videos.

Unlocking sustainable livelihoods in the Central Highlands culture

In recent years, in Dak Lak province, many resolutions issued by the provincial People’s Council continue to be realized by authorities at all levels, especially in the cultural sector.

Resolution 80: culture guides vietnam's future

Vietnamese culture has long shaped the nation’s soul and resilience, from folk poetry and traditional festivals to tangible and intangible UNESCO-recognized heritage.

Hanoi to stage fireworks displays at 33 locations to welcome Lunar New Year 2026

Hanoi will stage fireworks displays at 33 locations, with 34 launch sites, to welcome Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet), featuring a range of modern presentation formats while ensuring absolute safety for spectators.

Coal-crafted horse statue captures Tet spirit in Quang Ninh

In Quang Ninh province, sculptor Nguyen Tuan Quyet has transformed blocks of raw coal into stunning horse statues just in time for Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026.

Strategy to help enhance Vietnam’s prestige, appeal on international arena

Vietnam aims to be among ASEAN’s top three and the world’s top 30 in the Soft Power Index by 2045, positioning itself as a hub for tourism, investment, innovation, and cultural exchange on its path to becoming a developed, high-income country.

Traditional Tet rituals showcased at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

The Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi is offering a variety of cultural, ceremonial, and interactive activities to celebrate Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, aiming to preserve traditional values and engage both locals and visitors.

Vietnam moves to build unified national image for global outreach

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has signed Decision No. 173/QD-TTg approving the Strategy on communications to promote Vietnam’s image abroad for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

Lang Son celebrates Tet with dazzling peach blossom festival

Lang Son Province will host the 2026 Lang Son Peach Blossom Festival under the theme “Colors of Lang Son – Connecting all directions,” offering a wide range of experiences for visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet).

Vietnam’s music industry turns from domestic momentum to global ambition

Vietnam’s music industry entered a decisive new phase in 2025, marked not only by rapid expansion in scale, but also by rising professionalism, deeper audience engagement and growing international visibility.

Ao Dai Fashion Week London scheduled for September

The fashion week is designed as a series of interconnected activities in which culture, creativity, community and commerce are closely linked in a continuous experiential cycle.

Hanoi Museum opens free to public for one month

To celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026, Hanoi Museum is offering free admission and launching new exhibitions showcasing the city’s rich heritage.

A sacred throne under the sky: The mystery of Dan Kinh Thien unveiled

Nestled among the jagged limestone mountains and jade waters of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh, lies a silent, sacred space with over a thousand years of history - Dan Kinh Thien.

Hanoi to host Miss Multicultural World

Miss Multicultural World 2026, a beauty pageant founded by a Vietnamese organiser, will be held in Hanoi for the first time.

Nature becomes poetry through 10 photographers’ eyes

Ten diverse photographers converge to present a shared visual language that turns fleeting moments into timeless art.

Where’s the line? Cultural identity questioned in Tet ao dai debate

Debate heats up over frog buttons on ao dai, sparking urgent calls to define what constitutes Vietnam’s national dress.

Cultural fusion or fashion confusion? Tet ao dai under fire

Designers argue that using Chinese fabrics and fastenings on ao dai risks erasing Vietnamese tradition.

Vietnamese box office sees unexpected leader

China’s "Lang Lang Mountain’s Little Monsters" charms its way to the top, overtaking Vietnam’s leading theatrical release.

Digitisation breathes new life into Oc Eo cultural heritage in An Giang

An Giang is fast-tracking the digitisation of Oc Eo cultural and museum activities to improve access, enrich visitor experiences, and promote the ancient civilisation to wider audiences.

Ethnic cultures to take centre stage at "Homeland Spring" celebrations in Hanoi

A vibrant series of events themed “Homeland Spring” will run from February 1 to 28 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong ward, Hanoi, ushering in the Year of the Horse in 2026.