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Huong Pagoda to launch online ticketing and waive parking fees

Huong Pagoda in Hanoi will introduce online ticketing and waive parking fees for service vehicles at its 2026 tourism festival, aiming to ease peak season pressure and improve the visitor experience.

‘Green diamond’ sports arena draws attention in central Vietnam

Close-up of four precious national treasures

Five artefacts in Ninh Binh named national treasures

Ninh Binh Province has added five artefacts to Vietnam’s national treasures list, among 30 newly recognised items spanning the Ly, Tran and Later Le dynasties periods.

Lang Son's Peach Blossom Festival welcomes tourists for two months

The Lang Son Peach Blossom Festival 2026, will span over two months, featuring numerous cultural and artistic events and tourism experiences.

Two 300 year old whale skeletons on Ly Son Island damaged

Two centuries old whale skeletons displayed on Ly Son Island in the central province of Quang Ngai have begun to deteriorate after just over four years on public exhibition.

GM Le Quang Liem climbs to world No.17 in latest FIDE rankings

Vietnam’s chess grandmaster Le Quang Liem has moved up one place to 17th in the latest world rankings released by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), according to the February 2026 list.

War artefacts deteriorate at Hue History Museum

Several large military artefacts displayed outdoors at the Hue History Museum in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue have deteriorated, with rusting metal and deflated tyres.

Vietnam bow out in Asian Futsal Cup 2026 after loss to Indonesia

Vietnam’s futsal team lost 3-2 to hosts Indonesia in the quarter-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 on February 3, bringing their campaign to an early end.

Vietnam’s music industry turns from domestic momentum to global ambition

Vietnam’s music industry entered a decisive new phase in 2025, marked not only by rapid expansion in scale, but also by deeper audience engagement and growing international visibility.

Runner Hoang Nguyen Thanh to compete in Tokyo Marathon 2026

Hoang Nguyen Thanh will represent Vietnam at the Tokyo Marathon 2026, one of the six World Marathon Majors, scheduled for March 1 in Japan.

Crowds throng Tay Ho Temple for year-end rites

Crowds of worshippers and visitors streamed to Tay Ho Temple in Hanoi on Monday for the lunar year’s final full moon, driven by the belief of seeking blessings early and giving thanks at year’s end.

Northern Vietnam’s biggest plant market bustles ahead of Tet

Xuan Quan ornamental plant market in the northern province of Hung Yen is becoming more exciting as the Lunar New Year or Tet is approaching.

Hue unveils giant lotus made from 50,000 flower pots ahead of Tet

A giant lotus installation made from more than 50,000 flower pots has become a focal point for residents and visitors in Hue City as preparations intensify for the Lunar New Year, or Tet.

Vietnam lose 0-1 to Thailand, finish second in Group B at Futsal Asian Cup

Vietnam’s futsal team fell 0-1 to Thailand futsal team in their final Group B match of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 31.

Digitisation breathes new life into Oc Eo cultural heritage in An Giang

At present, more than 3,350 original artefacts are on display at the Oc Eo Culture Exhibition House, with the majority digitised through QR codes.

Vietnam to host 2026 U17 and U23 Asian Wrestling Championships

Vietnam has been selected by the Asian Wrestling Federation to host the 2026 U17 and U23 Asian Wrestling Championships, marking the second time the country will stage the continental youth event.

“Global Learning City” title affirms Hanoi's knowledge vision

The Hanoi People’s Committee held a ceremony on January 29 at the Temple of Literature to receive UNESCO’s recognition of the capital as a member of the Global Network of Learning Cities.

Vietnam defeat Lebanon to move closer to Futsal Asian Cup quarter-finals

Vietnam secured a 2-0 victory over Lebanon in their second Group B match of AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 on January 29, putting them on the brink of an early quarter-final berth.

Goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang granted Vietnamese citizenship

President Luong Cuong has signed a decision, approving Vietnamese citizenship for Patrik Le Giang, a Slovakian national who is currently playing as a goalkeeper for HCM City Police FC.

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