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Several organisations and companies in HCM City have recently announced artificial intelligence (AI)-driven investments and productions in the cultural sector, highlighting the technology’s growing role in cultural life.
HCM City companies boost AI investment in cultural projects
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The seminar also explored ways to foster an ecosystem that bridges local communities with digital platforms, aiming to develop cultural and tourism products, attract investment and facilitate public-private partnerships.
Đồng Nai makes digital transformation driveforce to develop culture, tourism
Sports
As an iconic marathon bearing the city''s name, the event has established itself as one of Việt Nam''s largest and most influential community sporting events, contributing to the growth of sports tourism, stimulating the local service economy and attracting an increasing...
Techcombank HCM City International Marathon to be held in December
Artist
The HCM City Hát Bội Theatre has been holding regular performances in various public spaces across the city. It has organised around 20 shows so far this year.
HCM City hopes to revitalise classical drama 'hát bội' with regular public shows
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The HCM City Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology on Wednesday launched the 4th HCM City Innovative Startups for Tourism Competition.
Innovative Startups for Tourism Competition kicks off
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HCM City was honoured with three leading Asia awards at the 2026 World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania and Indian Ocean ceremony, held in the Maldives on September 27.
HCM City receives multiple awards at 2026 World Travel Awards
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Circus performers Thanh Hoa and Hiển Phước of the HCM City Arts Centre won the Silver Award at the 4th Minsk International Festival of Circus Arts in Belarus.
Vietnamese circus artists win silver medal at Minsk International Festival
Drink
Việt Nam is among Asia’s top three destinations for returning travellers, according to Repeat Visitor Ranking from digital travel platform Agoda.
Việt Nam among Asia’s top three destinations for return visits
News
More than 300 experts and tourism executives shared expertise and proposed initiatives to develop MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism at a high-level forum in HCM City on August 27.
High-level tourism forum discusses MICE development
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The opening ceremony will be held at 6pm featuring a special music and arts performance and a Hải Phòng''s delicacies demonstration performed by leading artisans and chefs.
Hải Phòng to introduce first pedestrian zone
Show
The second edition of the national concert Tổ quốc trong tim (Fatherland in our hearts) will take place at Vạn Phúc Residence in HCM City’s Hiệp Bình Ward at 8pm on August 23.
HCM City to host national concert
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Top Chef Việt Nam 2026 features journeys to the honour of chefs through their technical skills, creativity and ability to reinterpret Vietnamese cuisine for international audiences in the programme''s kitchen.
Talented contestants cook of in Top Chef Việt Nam 2026
Travel
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Cần Thơ strives to develop unique tourism products with distinct local identities and attract investments for breakthrough tourism projects to boost international arrivals to the city, officials said.
Cần Thơ outlines new strategies for tourism breakthroughs
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The Museum of HCM City hosts Heritage Connection Week, starting from June 27, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Sài Gòn – Gia Định being officially named after President Hồ Chí Minh (July 2, 1976 - 2026).
Heritage Connection Week marks 50th anniversary of Sài Gòn – Gia Định named after President Hồ Chí Minh
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In a city that never stops reinventing itself, Hồ Chí Minh City is turning creativity into a tourism asset, rolling out immersive experiences that invite visitors to see, hear, taste and explore the destination in entirely new ways.
HCM City continues to innovate to enhance tourism experiences
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