HCM City to build children's activity centre in Thu Thiem
Authorities in HCM City have approved the construction of a new Children's Cultural Centre in Thu Thiem Urban Area in Thu Duc City. The project will cost VND1.12 trillion (USD43.3 million).
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Vietnamese painting debuts at Sloane Street Auctions with GBP45,000 sale
An oil painting titled Property of a Lady of Title by Vu Cao Dam, one of the most influential Vietnamese artists of the 20th century, fetched GBP45,000 at Sloane Street Auctions in London on May 2.
Vesak 2025 scheduled to take place at three sites in HCM City
The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations (Vesak 2025) is slated to be held on May 6-8 at three locations in HCM City.
Berlin exhibition reflects on Vietnam War’s lasting echoes
The Berlin exhibition presents a chronological narrative of the war through the eyes of artists and photographers who lived through or deeply studied the war.
Buddha’s sacred relics arrive in Vietnam for UN Vesak celebrations
The UN Vesak 2025, themed “Unity and Inclusivity for Human Dignity: Buddhist Insights for World Peace and Sustainable Development,” will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6 to 8.
Hanoi funds heritage conservation to secure sustainable tourism development
Hanoi has mobilised hundreds of billions of VND for the restoration, preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage every year.
Photo exhibition features Uzbekistan – Vietnam friendship
Uzbekistan and Vietnam have enjoyed a long lasting relationship. More than 3,500 Vietnamese students have studied at educational institutions in Uzbekistan.
Dak Lak Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025 takes place in Buon Don
The Dak Lak Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025, themed 'Flying Over the Great Forest', is taking place in Buon Don District, Dak Lak Province from May 1 - 3.
Military history museum announces free entry during holiday
The Vietnam Military History Museum offers free admission to all visitors during the holiday period, from April 30 to the end of May 4.
Nearly 450 Francophone mayors discuss heritage preservation in Hue
Nearly 450 Francophone mayors and officials have gathered in Hue City to seek solutions on heritage preservation, sustainable tourism, and climate change response amid mounting global challenges.
Skulls, smoke and spirits: Thai ceremony for the unclaimed dead
Flames crackle through piles of hundreds of human skulls and thick grey smoke pours into the Thai sky in a moment as spiritually significant as it is gruesome.
Vietnamese cultural heritages and tourism featured at Hue exhibition
An exhibition highlighting Vietnam’s tourism, cultural heritage, scenic spots, and traditional handicrafts officially opened on April 27 in Hue, the central city of Thua Thien Hue province.
Sapa shines bright with Fansipan Rose Festival 2025
Kicking off on April 26, the 2025 Fansipan Rose Festival promises a series of vibrant experiences, cementing Sapa's status as a leading destination in northern Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh Campaign named among city's 50 pivotal events
The “Complete Victory of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign” in 1975 has been recognised as one of 50 landmark events in HCM City’s history, as part of an exhibition that opened on April 26.
Two Asian elephant skeletons preserved at Pu Mat National Park
Two complete skeletons of elephants at Pu Mat National Park attract tourists and deliver a powerful conservation message about protecting this endangered species in the country.
HCM City to host outdoor film screenings to mark Reunification Day
A special exhibition and outdoor film screening programme titled Echoes of the 1975 Spring Victory will take place on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in HCM City to commemorate the Reunification Day.
European-style workspace in Hanoi draws young professionals
Designed like a European library, a co-working space in Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, has been attracting a growing number of young professionals and digital nomads.
Vietnam brings cultural flair to Paris Fair 2025
The Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France will introduce the country’s culture and tourism at the Paris Fair (Foire de Paris) 2025, set to take place from April 30 to May 11.
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