The Pho Festival 2026 kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on March 20, celebrating the historical origin of pho and its ongoing evolution across regions.

With just a few keywords typed into TikTok or Facebook, users can now encounter countless clips of vong co, cai luong excerpts, and don ca tai tu performances, many drawing hundreds of thousands, even millions of views.

Connoisseurs frequently cite “pho Co” as the gold standard of traditional pho, where handed-down family recipes and time-honoured techniques create pure magic in a bowl.

The new crosses were manufactured by Belgium’s Monument Group using solid steel and finished with gold plating.

The central cities of Da Nang and Hue are set to become the focal point of the global beauty community in this August, as Vietnam hosts the Miss Heritage Global for the first time.

Over three nights from March 25 to 27, the Russian State Ballet will bring two iconic classical works - Romeo and Juliet and The Nutcracker - to the stage of Ho Guom Theatre in Hanoi.

The craft of making "banh cuon Thanh Tri" (Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls) has officially been recognised as part of Vietnam’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage, upholding Hanoi’s long‑standing culinary traditions.

The exhibition offers the French public an opportunity to explore Vietnam through photography while strengthening friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

A Vietnamese delegation, represented by the Que Huong (Homeland) Choir, participated in the 28th International Choral Festival of Paris, one of the world’s reputable festivals that bring together choirs from many countries.

Vietnam Airlines and Pacific Airlines have been named the official carriers of the Hue Festival 2026 under a sponsorship agreement signed with the festival organising committee on March 17.

Inspired by their interest in Vietnam’s traditional beliefs, a group of students have launched a project aimed at bringing the cultural heritage of Mother Goddess worship (Tho Mau) into contemporary life.

Quang Ninh will organise the Quang Ninh Culture, Sports and Tourism Week 2026 from April 25 to May 3, featuring 14 large-scale cultural, artistic, sporting and tourism activities that will create a vibrant festive atmosphere across the province.

A newly issued code of conduct aims to guide behavior on digital platforms, encouraging influencers and users to spread positive values and help build a healthier online environment.

At the same time, two young stars - HIEUTHUHAI and Son Tung M-TP - have become the focus of online debate among social media users.

The newly launched space allows visitors to listen, ask questions and learn directly from individuals with real-life experiences.

Vietnamese MC and filmmaker Tran Thanh has revealed that he will appear in a major Korean historical film alongside actor Park Bo-gum.

“Heritage Threads” blends cultural heritage, artisan craftsmanship and sustainable fashion in a striking presentation on the ao dai runway.

The final performance of the dance drama “The Peacock – Hanoi 2026” on March 8 at Ho Guom Opera House ended with prolonged applause, as audiences were captivated by the artistry of celebrated Chinese choreographer and dancer Yang Liping.

Two outstanding works were awarded the top A prize at the 8th National Book Awards, including the illustrated volume “Illustrated History of Vietnam,” recognized for its fresh visual approach to recounting the nation’s past.