Taoism reached Vietnam not only through migration but also through Chinese practitioners' search for immortality. A Japanese scholar reveals how the ancient religion evolved into distinctive Vietnamese spiritual traditions.

A decade after UNESCO recognized VN's Mother Goddess worship as intangible cultural heritage, its growing popularity has brought renewed concerns over commercialization, extravagant rituals and practices that risk undermining its spiritual values.

On December 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs held a consultation conference with religious dignitaries, clergy, and representatives of religious organizations and belief establishments.

Born from a spiritual vision, Cao Dai has grown into a global symbol of Vietnamese culture and faith.