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Moss-covered ancient shipwreck off Hoi An awaits excavation

An ancient wooden shipwreck off Danang City’s Hoi An Ward, now partly buried, shows moss-covered stakes as authorities prepare an excavation to determine its origin and historical value.

Ninh Binh’s Forestival 2026 blends music, nature and heritage

Do Nhat Ha to compete as Vietnam’s second contestant at MGI All Stars

Quang Ngai pagoda builds prayer hall from 70,000 plastic bottles

A pagoda in Quang Ngai Province has constructed a 60-square-metre prayer hall using around 70,000 recycled plastic bottles, highlighting a community effort to tackle coastal plastic waste.

Exhibition highlights Vietnam-Russia space cooperation legacy

An exhibition in Hanoi showcases the Soyuz 37 mission as a symbol of Vietnam-Russia space cooperation, marking 65 years since humanity’s first spaceflight.

PM extends Chol Chnam Thmay greetings to Khmer community

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has sent New Year greetings to the Khmer community, affirming their vital role in Vietnam’s unity and development.

Super24 Vietnam dance event to debut in Ho Chi Minh City

The first ever Super24 Vietnam 2026 dance competition will be held in HCM City on April 18, opening a space for creative exchange between dance and music.

French conductor to perform with Vietnam’s top orchestras

French guest conductor Zahia Ziouani is set to perform in Vietnam with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO).

Award-winning ‘Spring Colours’ photo contest entries honoured

The 2026 ‘Spring Colours’ photo contest showcased diverse works capturing the spirit of spring, offering fresh, warm and deeply humanistic perspectives.

Hue unveils summer festival series to draw holiday crowds

Hue is rolling out cultural, culinary and coastal tourism events this April under Hue Festival 2026, as the city looks to draw visitors during the peak holiday period.

Quang Tri plans USD 38 million war memory museum

Quang Tri authorities have approved a VND 1 trillion (USD 38 million) museum project aimed at preserving wartime artefacts and promoting reconciliation and peace.

Ha Long carnival unveils expanded night-time spectacle

Ha Long Carnival 2026 will return on April 30 with a revamped format, turning the coastal city into a sprawling night-time stage of light, music and interactive performance.

Vietnam to make debut at Venice Art Biennale

Vietnam will, for the first time, participate in the Venice Art Biennale in Italy with an independent art project and dedicated exhibition space.

Danang to launch nine-day beach tourism festival

Danang will open its 2026 beach season with a nine-day festival from April 25 to May 3, featuring cultural, sporting and culinary events across key coastal sites.

Emperor Ham Nghi’s paintings to go on display in Hanoi

An exhibition featuring paintings created by Vietnamese Emperor Ham Nghi during his years of living in exile will be showcased in Hanoi this April.

Hanoi plans USD 76 million theatre with 2,500 seats

Hanoi plans to build a new theatre with up to 2,500 seats, with estimated investment of about VND 2 trillion (about USD 75.94 million) in the 2026-2030 period.

Vietnam to host Miss Heritage Global for first time

Vietnam will host Miss Heritage Global 2026 in August, marking the first time the international pageant is staged in the country and in Asia.

Hoi An fisherman photo wins top prize in UK contest

A striking image of a fisherman in Hoi An has won the top prize at a major photography competition in the UK, beating more than 14,500 entries.

Golden crosses lifted atop Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

Two gold-plated crosses have been hoisted to the top of Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, marking a major milestone in its long-running restoration.

Ca Mau to upgrade three conical-hat-shaped landmark

Authorities in Ca Mau Province have approved a USD 615,700 project to renovate the Cao Van Lau Theatre and Cultural Exhibition Centre, known for its distinctive three conical-hat design.

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