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Photo Hà Nội ’25 opens, turning capital into global hub of photographic art

Monday, Nov 03, 2025

The biennale includes 22 exhibitions and 28 sideline events such as talk shows, book launches, and film screenings. A series of art tours, photography workshops, and interactive experiences at 20 cultural venues across the capital will offer the public, especially...

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Vietnamese puppetry exhibition: Cultural highlight at Autumn Fair 2025

Monday, Nov 03, 2025

Visitors can learn about the centuries-old art of Vietnamese puppetry, take photos in a space rich with traditional aesthetics, and enjoy live performances. The witty character Tễu (Uncle Tễu) — a symbol of Vietnamese puppet art — along with buffaloes,...

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World Travel Awards help Việt Nam’s eco-tourism take flight

Friday, Oct 31, 2025

Việt Nam outshone many strong regional nominees to claim top honours in key natural tourism categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania, held on October 13 in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

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ASEAN Cultural Day 2025 celebrates unity through shared festive spirit

Friday, Oct 31, 2025

This year’s event, themed “Community in Celebration,” highlighted the spirit of solidarity among ASEAN countries as they jointly celebrate holidays, milestones, and seasonal transitions. Through shared trust, connection, and harmony, ASEAN member states continue to build the strength of their...

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Traditional water puppetry leaps forward with major autumn deals

Thursday, Oct 30, 2025

Vietnamese traditional puppetry is expected to become more widely popular in the community after the Việt Nam Puppet Theatre signed major performance agreements with two partners during the ongoing Autumn Fair 2025 in Hà Nội.

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Việt Nam ramps up to attract int'l tourists during peak travel season

Thursday, Oct 30, 2025

To attract more international visitors, Việt Nam needs to expand tourism products such as MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism, golf tourism, and green tourism. Localities should develop and new, distinctive tours and tourism services tailored to specific markets.

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National music fest in HCM City attracts 600 artists

Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025

More than 600 composers and musicians from 38 music associations across the country will participate in the National Open Music Festival in HCM City from October 29 to November 2.

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Traditional Vietnamese music rings cultural note with audiences in S.Korea

Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025

Việt Nam''s Nhân Duyên art troupe has enraptured audiences with their traditional Vietnamese music performance at the “In-Yeon Concert 2025” at the Ainuri Theatre in Hwaseong city, Gyeonggi province, South Korea.

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Lâm Đồng to host Southeast Asia Gong Harmony

Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025

With the theme “The Echo of the Central Highlands Gongs - Southeast Asia Convergence,” the programme will feature 12 art troupes from Gia Lai, Đắk Lắk, Lâm Đồng, several northern provinces as well as art troupes from Thailand, Laos and...

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Hải Phòng aims to become music city

Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025

Hải Phòng is a region rich in cultural traditions, where music resonates alongside the rhythms of life. It is also home to various forms of folk music, including ca trù (ceremonial singing), chèo (Northern traditional opera), trống hội (festive drumming)...

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The history of Sài Gòn – HCM City told through its rivers

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

The book not only evokes urban memories but also reflects the hopes that residents place in the future of the city. It combines rich textual and visual documentation with unique current events.

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Cà Mau Crab Festival: enhancing brand and developing sustainable tourism

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

The festival will feature a diverse and engaging series of activities, including exhibition spaces, trade exhibitions, forums and specialised seminars as well as a variety of cultural, sports and tourism events.

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Hà Nội powers up tourism with record growth and events

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025

The city aims to not only increase visitor numbers but also solidify its status as the premier tourist hub in Việt Nam – an appealing, cultured and distinct destination.

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Railway tourism brings new momentum to Việt Nam's travel industry

Monday, Oct 20, 2025

The “Hà Nội 5 Cửa Ô” (Hà Nội''s Five Gates) train, also known as The Hà Nội Train, is drawing interest from visitors to the capital city, marking the first time a tourist train has been specially designed to showcase...

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Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week 2025 to be held in Đồng Mô

Monday, Oct 20, 2025

The event will enhance collaboration with local communities in preserving, maintaining, promoting national cultural heritage, as well as developing and tourism in the village.