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PM orders crackdown on major pirated film and music websites

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered a nationwide crackdown on intellectual property violations, targeting major websites offering pirated films, music, video games and television programmes.

Yen Tu draws more than 1 million visitors after free-entry policy

More than 1 million people have visited the Yen Tu historical and scenic complex in Quang Ninh Province since authorities introduced free entry earlier this year.

UNESCO adds Van Long-Tam Chuc to tentative World Heritage list

UNESCO has added Vietnam’s Van Long-Kim Bang-Tam Chuc cultural and ecological landscape to its tentative list for World Heritage status, marking a key step towards a formal nomination.

Mud-board racing draws crowds at Can Tho festival

Fishermen in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho raced across muddy tidal flats on Monday on traditional wooden mud-gliding boards known locally as mong.

Ancient burial site with ceramic jars in Dak Lak

Hidden beside Lak Lake, the M’Lieng Village in Dak Lak Province preserves a unique ancient cemetery featuring hundreds of ceramic jars used in traditional burial rituals.

Crowds gather at Trang An as forest festival returns

Thousands gathered at Trang An in Ninh Binh Province on May 3 for the annual festival marking the reopening of the forest, a ritual blending cultural heritage with environmental protection.

Photo contest on reunification spirit draws 500 entries

Striking moments from Vietnam’s reunification anniversary have been recreated in Dantri’s “Vietnam in my eyes” photo contest, which has attracted more than 500 entries after two weeks.

Hue plans USD 3 million night lighting project for Imperial Citadel

Hue City plans to invest more than VND 80 billion (around USD 3 million) in an artistic lighting project for its Imperial Citadel and surrounding heritage areas.

Top leader attends flag ceremony at Hien Luong historic site

General Secretary and State President To Lam attended a flag-raising ceremony and peace festival at the Hien Luong-Ben Hai special national relic site in Quang Tri Province on April 29.

Hanoi heritage train recreates wartime memories

A heritage-themed train in Hanoi has launched a special journey recreating memories of Vietnam’s Reunification Day (April 30).

South Korean first lady tries making banh xeo at Hanoi eatery

South Korean First Lady Kim Hae Kyung tried making Vietnamese savoury pancakes (banh xeo) at a small Hanoi eatery after lunching there with President Lee Jae Myung during their visit to Vietnam.

Thousands flock to Hung Kings memorial temple in Ho Chi Minh City

Thousands gathered at Hung Kings Memorial Temple in Long Binh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, on April 26 for the Hung Kings Commemoration.

Prehistoric stone axes discovered in Phong Nha-Ke Bang cave

British cave explorers have discovered five Neolithic stone axes dating back 6,000-8,000 years in Hang En Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, indicating prehistoric habitation in the area.

Thousands gather at Hung Temple ahead of Hung Kings holiday

Tens of thousands of visitors travelled to the Hung Temple historical site on April 25 to offer incense and pay tribute ahead of the Hung Kings Commemoration Day.

Dong Thap to build Oc Eo culture museum

The southern province of Dong Thap has planned to build a VND 700 billion (USD 26.6 million) museum in the Dong Thap Muoi wetland region, to preserve Oc Eo culture.

Hue opens Imperial Citadel at night with free-entry show

The central city of Hue has opened its Imperial Citadel to night-time visitors during the peak holiday season, featuring the free-entry programme Mystical Royal Court.

Vietnam first lady hosts South Korean counterpart at water puppet show

Vietnam’s first lady hosted South Korea’s first lady at a cultural visit in Hanoi, featuring traditional water puppetry and showcasing Vietnam’s rich heritage.

Him Lam historical site to open to visitors from April 28

The Him Lam Resistance Centre (Beatrice) historical site in the northern province of Dien Bien will open to visitors from April 28.

Vietnam landscapes showcased in Ho Chi Minh City photo exhibition

A street exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City is displaying 153 photographs capturing Vietnam’s plains, border regions and islands, celebrating national milestones and cultural identity.

Vietnam to build museum showcasing Truong Sa artefacts

A new museum near Cam Ranh Bay will display rare artefacts and documents about Truong Sa, aiming to affirm maritime sovereignty and promote national pride.

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