Five new national intangible cultural heritage elements announced
Vietnam-India co-production film premieres
Vietnam unveils new cultural industries strategy till 2030
UNESCO honors numerous heritage sites of Vietnam in 2025
Pho, puppetry to be proposed for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage listing
Festival of H'Mong Khen, wild Himalayan cherry blossoms opens in Lao Cai longform
Ho Chi Minh City’s Book Street represents city’s “Soft Cultural Symbol”
Hue Festival 2026 kicks off
Da Lat welcomes New Year with peaceful roads and romantic scenery longform
Special art program held to welcome New Year 2026
Gen Z helps revitalize Hat Boi art via captivating shows
HCMC gears up for New Year holiday with entertainment activities
Special documentary series honouring Vietnam-Cuba ties launched
Schools promote cultural heritage through traditional arts for students
Defense Ministry breaks ground on 9 Rong houses to preserve culture
Vietnam Record set for country-shaped floral map
Hozo City Tet Fest 2025 officially opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Second Sa Dec Flower and Ornamental Plant Festival opens
Da Lat Cherry Blossom Festival to run for a month
Exhibition on national Party congresses opens in Hanoi
Vietnam’s cultural heritage presents enduring vitality
Ho Chi Minh City residents enjoy warm and joyful Christmas longform
First global coffee heritage festival opens in Vietnam’s coffee capital
Exhibition highlights vitality of Vietnamese cultural heritage
Ministry directs selection of 10 outstanding events of 2025
National
Project delays raise accountability concerns
The Mekong Delta is currently implementing nine key transport projects with a total investment of about VND106 trillion (US$4 billion); however, several projects fall behind schedule, raising concerns over execution and accountability.
Government conference sets socio-economic agenda for 2026
Prenn Pass partially closed for landslide remediation
Plans for 14th National Party Congress announced
Vietnam handles religious affairs well: Expert
International
AFK Sistema seeks technology cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Tran Luu Quang hosted a reception for the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors for AFK Sistema, Vladimir Petrovich Yevtushenkov, in the city on January 7.
Prime Minister suggests Vietnam, Canada advance new growth drivers
PM woos Russian conglomerate on tech, energy ties
Vietnamese baguettes become part of culture: ABC News
Cambodian Consul General pays farewell call on HCMC leaders
Business
Japan remains stable and strategic market for Vietnam
Vietnam’s trade with Japan reached a new milestone in 2025, with bilateral turnover surpassing US$50 billion for the first time reaffirming Japan’s position as one of Vietnam’s most stable export markets amid global economic fluctuations.
Vietnam’s traditional fish sauce debuts at U.S. Costco
“Green Tick” products displayed on shelves for Tet shopping
Vietnam emerges as Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy in 2025
Vietnam’s exports enter 2026 on high note as orders recover and new markets open
Education
“State-school-enterprise” linkage strengthened to build chip workforce
With the Government’s 2024 semiconductor strategy, Vietnamese universities have rapidly expanded enrollment while ministries call for increased investment in infrastructure and stronger industry-academia linkages.
HCMC schools strive to balance student safety with extracurricular learning
EU funds Vietnam with EUR50 million for vocational education development
HCMC to implement phone-free school program next January
International label proliferates in HCMC schools despite quality concerns
Sports
Hanoi’s athletes, coaches honoured for great success at SEA Games 33
The outstanding performance of Hanoi athletes at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games reflects the municipal authorities’ strategic investment in high-performance sports, aiming for success at the Asian and global stages.
