Life & Style

Quảng Ninh, Hải Phòng strengthen governance of Hạ Long Bay – Cát Bà Archipelago heritage

Friday, Jul 17, 2026

One of the key concerns raised by UNESCO during the nomination process was how Việt Nam would coordinate management and conservation across provinces.

People

Hà Nội's master plan steers toward highly liveable, magnificent future

Sunday, Jul 12, 2026

Vietnam News reporter Thanh Nga spoke with James Chew of enCity Solutions Pte Ltd (Singapore), part of the planning consortium, for further insights.

Sports

Record number of international teams compete in Việt Nam’s UCI-recognised tournaments

Saturday, Feb 28, 2026

Vietnamese cycling has been lifted to higher level after the Biwase Tour of Việt Nam 2026 and HCM City International Women’s Cycling Tournament 2026 are recognised part of the Union Cycliste Internationale''s (UCI) official international calendar in the 2.2 category.

Life & Style

Hà Nội’s landmarks open free for visitors in Tết

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

Hà Nội''s local residents and tourists will enjoy not only the city''s beauty in spring but also free tickets to its must-visit most famous landmarks and sites during Tết.

Travel

Visitor numbers at Hà Nội’s historical sites rise after admission fees waived

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

The programme, organised by the city’s Department of Culture and Sports, runs from February 20 to 22, corresponding to the fourth to sixth days of the first lunar month in the Year of the Horse.

Travel

Top tourist hot spots during Tết

Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

With the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tết) Holiday lasting for nine days, it presents the perfect opportunity for both foreign and domestic tourists to explore local heritage with a deeper purpose. 

Life & Style

‘Apricot blossom horse’ – a soulful flight of cultural memory

Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

In the ever-evolving landscape of Vietnamese art, the "Ngua hoa mai" (Apricot blossom horse) project stands as a testament to how folk motifs can find new life.

Life & Style

The image of horse in the lives of Vietnamese people

Saturday, Feb 14, 2026

Horses have long been embedded in Vietnamese culture, carrying layered symbolism in language and belief while remaining part of daily life in many ethnic minority communities.

Event

Photo contest launched to feature Tết happiness

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

Images that reflect traditional cultural values ​​of the Lunar New Year that make people happy would be honoured and receive awards of the Tết Hạnh Phúc (Happy Tết) photo and video contest 2026.

Travel

Inbound tourism surges during Tết

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026

Inbound tourism to Việt Nam continues to show strong momentum, with international arrivals growing by 60 per cent during the Lunar New Year, according to international one-stop travel service provider Trip.com.

Faces of VN

Gate Opening Ceremony held to welcome spring and Lunar New Year

Sunday, Feb 08, 2026

A Gate Opening Ceremony was red at one of Hà Nội''s most famous entrances, the Ô Quan Chưởng Gate, on February 8, marking the beginning of the spring season in the country.

Life & Style

Programme offers insights into traditional Vietnamese Tết

Sunday, Feb 08, 2026

Happy Tết is designed as a journey to experience the traditional Lunar New Year (Tết) celebrations of Hanoi and various regions across the country.

Travel

Festive season lifts 2026 tourism outlook

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026

In the run-up to Tết, beach and leisure destinations such as Phú Quốc, Đà Nẵng, Nha Trang, HCM City, and Đà Lạt lead search rankings pre-Tết.

Sports

Vinh takes second Victory Cup trophy, Bắc honoured again

Friday, Jan 30, 2026

Trịnh Thu Vinh has done it again, after winning her second Female Athlete of the Year statue in the Victory Cup 2025 on January 29 in Hà Nội.

Life & Style

Exhibition welcomes the year of the horse

Friday, Jan 09, 2026

With a multifaceted approach that encompasses cultural research, contemporary visual language, and creative installation art, the images of the horse are dynamically reinterpreted, rich in meaning, reflecting both its familiarity in traditional life and the essence of contemporary society.