CULTURE AND SPORT

The ancient Binh Thanh Tower has endured for more than 1,000 years and remains one of the few surviving architectural monuments associated with the ancient Oc Eo Culture in southern Vietnam.

Authorities in Hoi An are investigating an incident involving a foreign tourist whose attire in the historic town sparked criticism and debate on social media.

Hung Yen Province is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to recreate the historic Pho Hien trading port, a once-thriving commercial hub that flourished between the 16th and 18th centuries.

Vietnam's restored Nguyen dynasty throne, a national treasure damaged by a visitor last year, will return to public display at Hue Imperial Citadel.

Can Tho will hold its 2026 Culture and Tourism Week from June 18-21 as part of efforts to promote the Mekong Delta city's cultural identity and stimulate tourism demand.

Vietnamese authorities have launched 44 criminal cases involving intellectual property violations and dismantled several illegal football streaming platforms, including CakhiaTV and Rakhoi TV.

Hanoi Cheo Theatre partnered with a group of students to introduce traditional cheo opera to young audiences through creative media campaigns and interactive cultural events.

A special exhibition depicting the experiences of Vietnamese children during wartime has opened at a HCM City metro station.

A 140-year-old water tower in central HCM City remains one of the few surviving remnants of Saigon's first water supply system, preserving its French colonial architecture and engineering heritage.

Hanoi is considering overnight operations for selected tourism, cultural and entertainment services under a proposed night-time economy framework.

Vietnam have been drawn into a difficult group alongside Palestine, North Korea and Iran in the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Dak Lak Province will host its 2026 Whistle and Artistic Kite Festival on June 6-7 as part of efforts to boost tourism and promote the region’s culture and landscapes.

Dak Lak Province will stage its 2026 Durian Festival with plans for a 500-vehicle parade, Vietnam’s largest durian tower and 101 durian dishes.

Chiem Hong Thai was beaten 50-25 by Belgian legend Frederic Caudron in the final of the UMB 3 Cushion Billiards World Cup on May 24.

A 700-year-old cliff inscription in Nghe An Province has been recognised as a National Treasure for its historical significance linked to the Tran Dynasty.

The 22nd Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange Festival opened in Danang on May 22, celebrating centuries-old cultural ties between Vietnam and Japan through a series of artistic and cultural events.

Lam Dong Province has opened a new Indian cultural space aimed at strengthening cultural and educational ties between Vietnam and India.

Hung Yen Province police charged 23 people over illegal football streaming sites such as CakhiaTV, RakhoiTV and CaheoTV, used to promote gambling.

Five giant rocks precariously stacked on a mountainside in the Central Highlands proivne of Gia Lai have drawn attention for their unusual natural formation.