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Phu Quoc's LRT stations to showcase Vietnamese culture

Stations along Phu Quoc's USD 342 million Light Rail Transit (LRT) project will feature designs inspired by Vietnam's diverse regional cultures as the project moves towards completion for APEC 2027.

Major street carnival set for Nghe An

Dien Bien to host national Mong ethnic culture festival in October

Vietnam beat Cambodia to top Group A and reach ASEAN Cup semi-finals

Vietnam secured top spot in Group A and a place in the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals after a 3-1 victory over Cambodia, with Nguyen Dinh Bac scoring twice.

Ca Mau to debut hot-air balloon festival alongside heritage event

Ca Mau Province will host its first hot-air balloon festival alongside a provincial heritage festival later this month as part of efforts to promote tourism, cultural heritage and investment.

Quang Tri approves plan to preserve ancient well system

Quang Tri Province has approved a conservation plan for the 14 ancient wells in Con Tien Commune, aiming to protect the historic water system and promote sustainable tourism.

Hanoi plans Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations for children

Hanoi will organise a series of Mid-Autumn Festival events for children in September, with activities aimed at ensuring all children can celebrate the annual festival.

Hung Yen longan cultivation knowledge gains national heritage status

Traditional knowledge of growing and processing Hung Yen longans has been recognised as Vietnam's national intangible cultural heritage ahead of the province's annual longan festival.

Fans queue for Vietnam-Cambodia ASEAN Cup tickets

Vietnamese football fans lined up outside the Vietnam Football Federation headquarters in Hanoi as direct ticket sales opened for the national team's ASEAN Cup clash with Cambodia.

Muong Lo festival to celebrate UNESCO-listed Thai Xoe dance

The Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival 2026 will run from September 25 to October 2, marking five years since UNESCO recognised Thai Xoe as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Two Nguyen-era defence sites uncovered near Hai Van Pass

Archaeologists have completed excavations of two Nguyen-era defence sites near Hai Van Pass, revealing new evidence of Vietnam's 19th-century military network.

Ba Den Mountain to host 400-work Buddhist ceramics exhibition

More than 400 Buddhist-inspired ceramic works from Vietnam's centuries-old Phu Lang pottery village will go on display at Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh Province from August 8 to September 6.

Vietnam rewarded after emphatic win over Indonesia

Vietnam's football team has received a VND 1 billion (approximately USD 38,200) bonus after a 3-0 victory over Indonesia moved it closer to the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals.

Hue to host autumn festival season

Hue City will host a series of cultural, religious and artistic events in August and September as part of the 2026 Hue Festival.

Vietnamese explorer takes national flag to both poles

Vietnamese businessman Doan Van Binh has reached both the Geographic South Pole and Geographic North Pole, carrying Vietnam's national flag to the two ends of the Earth.

Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2026 set for November

The 2026 Halong Bay Heritage Marathon is expected to attract 18,000 runners while promoting Halong Bay and sports tourism in Quang Ninh.

5,000 join Ho Chi Minh City walk for Agent Orange victims

More than 5,000 people joined a charity walk in Ho Chi Minh City to raise awareness and support for victims of Agent Orange ahead of the 65th anniversary of the disaster in Vietnam.

Hanoi plans Cau Giay food street

Hanoi plans to develop a new food street in Cau Giay Ward featuring mobile food vendors as part of a broader cultural and pedestrian zone in the west of the capital.

Hanoi plans revamp of 131 historic railway arches

Hanoi plans to restore and repurpose 131 historic railway arches along Phung Hung Street as themed cultural, commercial and public spaces while preserving their heritage.

An Giang cancels Chua Ro bull racing festival over funding

Authorities in An Giang Province have cancelled this year's Chua Ro Bull Racing Festival because of funding constraints, while another traditional race will still go ahead.

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