Laos-Viet Nam Friendship Park inaugurated in Vientiane
02/12/2025 18:31VGP - General Secretary To Lam and Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith attended the inauguration ceremony of the Laos-Viet Nam Friendship Park in Vientiane, on December 2.
Ha Noi: A thousand-year culinary capital
VGP - Ha Noi, the thousand-year-old capital of Viet Nam, is not only steeped in history and culture but also boasts a culinary heritage so rich and varied that it has become a defining feature of the city’s identity.
Thang Long–Ha Noi Festival 2025 – debut of new cultural highlight
Culture 09/11/2025 15:17VGP - The first Thang Long–Ha Noi Festival 2025 is taking place from November 1-16, featuring over 30 outstanding cultural, artistic and tourism events.
Viet Nam elected as Vice President of 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference
Culture 06/11/2025 09:08VGP - Viet Nam was elected as the Vice President of the 43rd session of the UNESCO’s General Conference which is taking place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh inspects flood damage at Hue Imperial Citadel
Culture 31/10/2025 14:01VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh on October 31 inspected flood-affected areas in the central city of Hue, calling for drastic measures to safeguard the UNESCO-recognized Complex of Hue Monuments from increasingly severe weather events.
Ha Noi named among the world’s 20 happiest cities: Time Out
Culture 29/10/2025 17:53VGP - Ha Noi was ranked fifth among Asia’s happiest cities and 17th among the world’s happiest cities in 2025, according to a survey conducted by British magazine Time Out.
Ha Noi Opera Theatre-new cultural symbol of the capital
Culture 22/10/2025 19:51VGP - The Ha Noi Opera Theatre is expected to become a new cultural symbol of the capital, embodying the harmony between historical values and modern spirit, while creating impetus for the city’s tourism and economic creativity.
Ha Noi’s street food paradise captivates int’l visitors
Culture 18/10/2025 19:58VGP - Ha Noi continues to preserve its alluring street food identity amidst a modern pace of life. From pho and bun cha to egg coffee, those humble dishes have become “cultural ambassadors,” helping the capital receive continuous recognition on the global culinary map.
Viet Nam among World’s Top 4 most attractive culinary destinations
Culture 17/10/2025 11:37VGP - Viet Nam has strengthened its position on the global culinary map, earning 96.67 points and ranking fourth among the world’s 15 most enticing food destinations in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025.
UNESCO Head and Representative addresses Opening Ceremony of 1st Ha Noi World Culture Festival
Culture 10/10/2025 21:52VGP - Below is the full speech at the Opening Ceremony of the 1st Ha Noi World Culture Festival by Jonathan Wallace Baker, UNESCO Head and Representative in Viet Nam.
Ha Noi awakens potential of railway tourism
Culture 10/10/2025 20:01VGP - The cultural tourism train “Ha Noi 5 Gates” is more than just a means of transportation, it is a vibrant journey between the memory and the present.
Phu Quoc named Asia’s most beautiful island
Culture 10/10/2025 13:23VGP - Phu Quoc island the most wonderful island in Asia and third globally, according to the Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler.
Construction begins on Ha Noi's US$520 million Pearl Theater project
Culture 06/10/2025 07:50VGP - Ha Noi on Sunday started to build its landmark Opera House (Pearl Theater) and the specialized cultural and art park project in Tay Ho Ward.
State leader extends Mid-Autumn Festival wishes to children
Culture 03/10/2025 11:51VGP - State President Luong Cuong has sent warm greetings to children at home and abroad on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, affirming that the Party and State always devote special attention to ensuring the best conditions for children to study, play safely, and grow up comprehensively.
Cultural industries expected to contribute 7% to GDP by 2030
Culture 26/09/2025 12:48VGP – Viet Nam targets to increase the share of cultural industries to national GDP to 7 percent by 2030.
Prime Minister congratulates Duc Phuc on winning Intervision 2025 in Russia
Culture 22/09/2025 07:34VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh extended congratulations to Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc who won the first prize at the international music contest Intervision 2025 in Moscow, Russia.
Hoi An named most beautiful historic center in Asia by Tourlane
Culture 18/09/2025 15:27VGP - The ancient town of Hoi An in the central city of Da Nang has been named the most beautiful historic center in Asia by French online travel platform Tourlane.
Non Nuoc Cao Bang wins GGN Best Practices Award
Culture 13/09/2025 16:23VGP - Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Park in the northern province of Cao Bang has won the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) Best Practices Award.
Forbes names Cam Thanh among world’s 50 most beautiful villages
Culture 12/09/2025 13:47VGP - U.S. magazine Forbes has unveiled its list of the world’s 50 most beautiful villages in 2025, with Cam Thanh village in Hoi An, the sole representative from Viet Nam, securing the 20th place.
Sapa named among Asia’s most popular rural escapes
Culture 05/09/2025 09:04VGP - Viet Nam’s Sapa has been ranked sixth in a list of Asia’s top rural getaways, according to digital travel platform Agoda, underscoring its growing appeal among international travelers.
