Heritage

Community engagement preserves heritage

Sunday, Dec 07, 2025

Thanh Nga speaks with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Hoài Sơn, a full-time member of the Committee of Culture and Society in Việt Nam''s National Assembly, about how to enhance community involvement in heritage conservation.

Sports

HCM City vovinam performance sets world record with 60,000 students

Tuesday, Dec 02, 2025

The vovinam martial arts performance programme, featuring 60,000 students from 165 schools in HCM City, has officially set a world record.

Life & Style

Conference reviews the preservation and promotion of world intangible heritage of xoan singing

Tuesday, Dec 02, 2025

Over recent times, under the guidance of local authorities and the active participation of the community and artisans, xoan singing has continued to be regularly practised, with its cultural values widely disseminated throughout daily life.

Life & Style

Việt Nam Heritage Photo Awards 2025 launched

Friday, Nov 28, 2025

The Việt Nam Heritage Photo Awards 2025 took place at Tôn Đức Thắng Museum in HCM City, marking the 20th anniversary of Việt Nam Cultural Heritage Day.

Sports

Hạ Long Heritage International Marathon unites global runners in record-breaking moments

Sunday, Nov 23, 2025

The 2025 Hạ Long Heritage International Marathon marked ten years of excellence, concluding on Sunday with breathtaking performances and inspiring stories from athletes across the world.

Sports

Opening of Hạ Long Bay Heritage International Marathon: A decade of elevating Việt Nam's marathon scene

Saturday, Nov 22, 2025

The Hạ Long Bay Heritage International Marathon 2025 kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony on Saturday afternoon in Quảng Ninh Province. This landmark event celebrates a historic achievement: Việt Nam''s first internationally recognised running course adhering to global standards.

Life & Style

UNESCO-recognised tug-of-war thrives a decade on

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025

Tug-of-war began as a farming tradition expressing hopes for good weather and a plentiful harvest. In Việt Nam, it remains a vital part of community life, passed down through generations and celebrated for its spirit of unity, strength and shared...

Sports

Vovinam strengthens role as "cultural ambassador" in Europe

Monday, Nov 17, 2025

The event, held by the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France and the France Vovinam – Việt Võ Đạo Federation, brought together 320 practitioners and 31 masters from France, Belgium, the Netherlands and many other European countries.

Life & Style

Living Heritage exhibition, jazz concert held in HCM City

Saturday, Nov 15, 2025

The “Living Heritage – Legacy for the Future” Exhibition and the Jazz Concert – IMMERSED will be taking place at GEM Centre in HCM City, representing the intersection of intellect, art, and emotion, and offering audiences a multi-sensory journey into creativity, humanity, and heritage.

News

Ancient town Hội An needs urgent restorations post-flooding

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025

Alarms have been raised over potential mass collapses following historic flooding and Typhoon Kalmaegi.

Sports

Ethiopian runners triumph at Standard Chartered Hà Nội Marathon - Heritage Race 2025

Monday, Nov 10, 2025

Duber Abdisa Teshome and Lema Alemitu Ajema from Ethiopia triumphed in Standard Chartered Hà Nội Marathon - Heritage Race 2025 on Sunday.

Artist

Culture house in UK connects overseas Vietnamese with homeland

Monday, Nov 10, 2025

More than just a restaurant, Saigon Lotus has become a vibrant hub of culture and arts — a shared home where Vietnamese traditions, hospitality, and community spirit flourish.

Life & Style

First Thăng Long – Hà Nội Festival 2025 opens

Sunday, Nov 09, 2025

The festival, themed “Heritage – Connection – Era”, seeks to showcase Việt Nam''s cultural heritage to the world while highlighting Hanoi as a distinctive and creative heritage city.

Sports

Việt Nam lead medal tally at World Vovinam Championship in Bali

Saturday, Nov 08, 2025

This year’s championship drew over 600 athletes from 26 countries and territories spanning four continents: Asia, Europe, Africa and Oceania. They fiercely contested 45 sets of medals across both performance and combat categories

Sports

Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon - Heritage Race: Paving the way for a smoke-free future

Friday, Nov 07, 2025

A standout feature of the 2025 race is the new start-finish point at Quần Ngựa Sports Palace, which will lead participants along a nearly 10km flat route skirting the picturesque West Lake. Renowned as one of the most scenic and...