Over 11,000 runners combine sport with cultural journey through Hanoi
More than 11,000 runners from 38 countries and territories, along with over 200 running clubs nationwide, gathered in Hanoi on the morning of October 18 for the VPBank Hanoi International Marathon 2026 (VPIM 2026).
Sydney hosts first Vietnamese Ao dai street parade
Colourful traditional Vietnamese Ao dai (traditional long dresses) brought a festive touch to the streets of Bankstown, Sydney, on October 17, as more than 20 Vietnamese people from different generations took part in an Ao dai street parade held as part of the Viet Soul 3 Festival.
Creative space brings 12 traditional Vietnamese craft villages to life
Visitors can take part in activities associated with traditional Vietnamese life, such as making essential oils, herbal extracts, herbal soaps and traditional cakes. Each workshop is designed around hands-on experiences, enabling visitors not only to observe but also to create their own handicrafts with a personal touch.
Digital transformation opens new prospects for sports medicine in Ho Chi Minh City
By combining digital technology with professional expertise, the city can improve athlete performance, promote safer exercise and contribute to better public health.
From mountain looms to global markets: Mong women preserve heritage through brocade
Brightly coloured brocade fabrics are no longer just daily attire, they have become a bridge between cultural preservation and economic empowerment, reaching beyond remote villages to international markets.
Muong Lo Festival 2026 opens with grand Xoe dance performance
Chairman of the Lao Cai provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Tuan Anh said the province regards culture as the spiritual foundation, an endogenous resource and a driving force for sustainable development, with people at the centre of cultural creation, preservation and enjoyment.
An Giang’s flood season bathing offers unique tourism experience
Although the flood season lasts only a few months, bathing in flooded fields offers more than seasonal recreation. For residents of An Giang’s border headwaters, it is a way to strengthen community bonds, preserve childhood memories and share the distinctive riverine culture of the Mekong Delta with visitors.
Vietnamese creators vie for honours at TikTok’s first Southeast Asia Awards
Themed “The Ones Who Spark It’, the programme is a regional extension of TikTok’s annual awards.
VNA, Hanoi press agency named outstanding at capital press awards
A group of authors from the Hanoi Press and Radio - Television Agency won the special prize, while A prizes went to Tien Phong newspaper, Quoc Phong Thu Do (Capital Defence) newspaper and the Hanoi Press and Radio-Television Agency. VNA reporters took one B prize and three C prizes.
Thanh Hoa to waive entrance fees at Ho Dynasty Citadel, Lam Kinh relic site
According to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Thanh Hoa welcomed around 15.9 million tourist arrivals in the first nine months of 2026, equivalent to 94.9% of its annual target, with tourism revenue estimated at 42.8 trillion VND (1.65 billion USD).
Tunisia values Vietnam’s competitive products: Trade Counsellor
According to Vietnam Customs, bilateral trade reached 59.43 million USD in the first nine months of 2026, up 9.7% year-on-year. Vietnam’s exports totalled 45.47 million USD, an increase of 10.2%, while imports from Tunisia stood at 13.96 million USD, up 8.3%.
Play brings Vietnamese history, culture to international audiences
Set against the life of Heoric Vietnamese Mother Nguyen Thi Ranh, who lost eight children and two grandchildren during the resistance wars against the French colonialism and US imperialism, “Steel Land” tells a moving story of sacrifice and courage among soldiers and residents of Cu Chi during the country’s struggles for independence and reunification.
Tran Dynasty artefacts unearthed during house construction in Ninh Binh
Preliminary findings showed that the jars had been deliberately arranged in two East–West rows, stacked in three staggered layers across an area measuring 2.2 metres long and 0.45–0.5 metres wide.
Deputy PM orders nationwide push for first Vietnamese Culture Day
November 24, 2026 marks the first Vietnamese Culture Day, meant to put the Politburo’s Resolution 80-NQ/TW on cultural development into practice. The aim is to embed culture more deeply in social life, letting every citizen create and enjoy it while helping preserve, pass on and enrich the values of Vietnamese culture, country and people.
Po Klong Garai: Cham towers preserving centuries of history
The complex comprises three main structures: the Chinh (Main) Tower, Cong (Gate)Tower and Lua (Fire) Tower. The Main Tower stands about 20.5 metres tall, featuring a square base and tiered roofs that narrow towards the top. The Fire Tower, with its distinctive boat-shaped curved roof, adds a contrasting feature to the ensemble. Columns, niches, lotus motifs and decorative patterns adorn the brick walls.
Vietnamese culture shines at Asia Day 2026 in Bratislava
Performances of martial arts, music, traditional dances and costumes offered a colourful celebration of Asian cultures.
Vietnam launches cultural industries network, unveils 17 initiatives
The network aims to strengthen cooperation among state agencies, businesses and creative stakeholders, moving beyond isolated projects towards coordinated action.
Preserving Bau Truc pottery heritage in modern life
Bau Truc pottery is distinguished by its traditional handmade techniques. Without pottery wheels or moulds, Cham women use their hands to shape clay, water and fire into unique products that embody the community's folk knowledge, customs, memories and cultural identity.
Deputy PM requests strong impact from inaugural Vietnam Culture Day
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra requested activities must leave strong impact right from the first year of implementation so that November 24 becomes an annual occasion that people eagerly anticipate and actively participate in.
Preserving heritage and harnessing cultural strength in a new era
On the morning of October 10, a ceremony was held at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square in Hanoi to launch a nationwide campaign encouraging regular physical exercise under the message “Everyone should choose at least one suitable sport to practise regularly”. The event was held in person and connected online with 33 provinces and cities nationwide.