CULTURE AND SPORT

The scent of grilled herring has become a familiar summer feature along Quang Tri Province's coastline, attracting visitors and supporting fishing families.

Vietnam's Cinema Department has warned that an increasing number of horror films in local cinemas rely heavily on violence, gore and sensational content rather than artistic quality.

A thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds damaged a riverside stage in Hue City on Thursday, forcing organisers to postpone the closing concert of the Hue International Music Week 2026.

Visitors to the Dong Thap Lotus Festival can enjoy hot-air balloon displays, ao dai parades, culinary experiences and exhibitions showcasing lotus-based products at the event running through June 21.

Residents of Hanoi's Phu Thuong Ward are working through the night to produce tonnes of traditional fermented rice wine ahead of the Doan Ngo Festival.

Archaeologists in Nghe An have identified more than 125 bronze artefacts dating to the Dong Son culture, describing the collection as a discovery of exceptional historical and archaeological value.

Residents in Danang City are flocking to a traditional once-a-year market selling medicinal leaves ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival, a long-standing custom believed to promote health and wellbeing.

Lao Cai Province is stepping up preparations for a series of cultural and sporting events in the second half of the year as it seeks to attract more visitors and promote local tourism.

The Dalat Flower Festival will return in December with 11 flagship events and artistic performances aimed at attracting visitors from across Vietnam and abroad.

A 120-year-old wooden house in Tay Ninh Province has preserved much of its original architecture, offering a rare glimpse into the elegance of Hue-style traditional homes from the Nguyen Dynasty era.

American football fans in Hanoi erupted in celebration as the United States secured a convincing victory over Paraguay in its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ho Chi Minh City will hold a community walk involving 5,000 participants to mark the 50th anniversary of the city being officially named after Ho Chi Minh.

A Vietnamese tailoring team worked through the night to complete two traditional ao dai outfits for the wife of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during her official visit to Vietnam.

Lam Dong authorities are seeking to revoke Gougah Waterfall's national scenic site status, citing significant changes to its landscape.

Authorities in Haiphong City have approved a VND 1.16 trillion (USD 44 million) project to restore and enhance the historic Kiep Bac Temple complex.

Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains and forests, My Son Sanctuary in Danang preserves remarkable historical and cultural values while attracting visitors from Vietnam and around the world.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and a senior Thai delegation enjoyed traditional Vietnamese dishes during a lunch in Hanoi on June 8.

The spouse of Vietnam’s prime minister hosted the spouses of the Lao, Cambodian and Thai prime ministers at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature on June 8.

Visitors to Hue during Festival 2026 will be able to explore lotus-themed cultural activities, traditional crafts and culinary experiences at the Hue Lotus Festival.