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UNESCO to support Quảng Ninh in digital transformation, heritage management

Friday, Oct 30, 2026

UNESCO is ready to work with Quảng Ninh in priority areas such as education, culture, heritage management and promotion, science – technology, innovation, and digital transformation, which are also among the organisation’s strategic priorities in Việt Nam.

Life & Style

Ninh Bình hosts Việt Nam–Japan Buddhist cultural exchange festival 2026

Monday, Oct 26, 2026

The biennial festival, jointly hosted by the Việt Nam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), the provincial Buddhist Sangha and Tam Chúc Pagoda, returned to Việt Nam for the third time, featuring traditional religious rituals and cultural performances from both countries.

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Luxury train linking Hà Nội and Ninh Bình to be launched

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

The train brought its premium services to guests representing national tourism agency managers and travel enterprises from across the country. The participants provided feedback and assessed connectivity between Ninh Bình and the attractions along the train route. They also discussed plans to develop and...

Travel

Green escapes at the foot of Pha Đin Pass

Wednesday, Sep 02, 2026

Drawing on natural landscapes, agricultural production and cultural traditions, local people are gradually developing a range of tourism experiences designed to encourage visitors to stay longer and discover more of the area.

Life & Style

Bình Định launches all-out bid to put martial arts on UNESCO’s world stage

Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026

Bình Định has already mapped out a 2026-30 plan to keep its fighting spirit breathing, complete with specific targets and a clear step-by-step timeline.

Heritage

Ninth International Festival of Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts opens in Gia Lai

Monday, Aug 03, 2026

Participants have come from France, Switzerland, Germany, Thailand, Italy and other countries, in an event aimed at strengthening international exchange and promoting traditional Vietnamese martial arts to global audiences.

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Gia Lai pagoda keeps martial arts alive

Sunday, Jul 19, 2026

Long Phước is best known for its role in preserving and promoting traditional Vietnamese martial arts. Historically, monks practised martial arts to maintain physical fitness and safeguard ancient techniques.

Travel

IHG Hotels & Resorts links with Meraki Land to develop more hotels in Việt Nam

Friday, Jun 05, 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) on Wednesday announced a two-hotel agreement in Việt Nam with long-term partner Meraki Land, a leading real estate developer. 

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Bình Ninh rises from wartime devastation to thriving rural commune

Thursday, Apr 30, 2026

Bình Ninh Commune in Đồng Tháp Province has transformed from a war-ravaged revolutionary base into an exemplary new-style rural area, achieving strong economic growth and sharply reducing poverty over more than five decades.

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Cultural heritage drives sustainable tourism growth in Ninh Bình

Saturday, Apr 11, 2026

In the first two months of 2026, Ninh Binh welcomed over 5.4 million visitors, up 9.9% year-on-year, generating nearly 5.84 trillion VND (221 million USD) in tourism revenue, up 15.9%. During the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday alone, the province...

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Quảng Ninh becomes wedding destination for Indian billionaires

Friday, Feb 06, 2026

The estimated cost of this wedding was approximately US$3 million, covering organisational expenses, guest travel, decorations and catering.

Artist

Artist Bình hopes to maintain chèo singing in modern life

Sunday, Feb 01, 2026

People’s Artist Đoàn Thanh Bình shares her thoughts with Inner Sanctum on endurance, identity and why faith in the next generation still matters for chèo.

Life & Style

Ninh Bình on right track to emerge as international destination

Tuesday, Jan 06, 2026

In its future development strategy, Ninh Binh identifies tourism and cultural industries as spearhead economic sectors, aiming to develop them in a green, creative, and sustainable manner.

Food

Ninh Bình Culinary Festival to honour delicious dishes, tourism

Thursday, Dec 25, 2025

Ninh Bình Culinary Festival 2025 will honour both local and national food and drinks while introducing the locality as a unique tourism destination following the administrative merger with two other neighbouring provinces.

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Quy Nhơn's coastal charm makes waves in Lonely Planet’s must-visit destinations

Friday, Oct 24, 2025

Nestled between majestic mountains and serene lagoons, Quy Nhơn is a coastal city where natural beauty and culture harmoniously blend. Its soft sandy beaches complement ancient temples, traditional fishing villages and a rich culinary scene. Quy Nhơn’s main attraction is...