Viet Nam among world’s top-growing tourism markets: UN Tourism
24/01/2026 12:51VGP - With double-digit tourism growth, Viet Nam was ranked by UN Tourism among the world’s top-growing tourism markets.
Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park seeks third UNESCO recognition
VGP - The Management Board of Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park is coordinating with relevant agencies to advise the authorities of Quang Tri Province on procedures to seek UNESCO recognition of the park as a World Biosphere Reserve for the third time.
Tourism sector serves for 3.5 million visitors on New Year holiday
Culture 05/01/2026 08:56VGP - Viet Nam’s tourism sector gained strong traction during the four-day New Year 2026 holiday running on January 1-4, welcoming an estimated 3.5 million visitors nationwide, as reported by the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
Vogue ranks Viet Nam among standout destinations for 2026
Culture 31/12/2025 21:19VGP - Viet Nam is emerging as one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations in 2026, thanks to its unique blend of spectacular natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern cities, according to France’s Vogue magazine.
Fireworks to light up New Year’s Eve 2026
Culture 31/12/2025 12:27VGP - Many localities in Viet Nam are set to host fireworks displays on Wednesday evening to welcome New Year 2026.
Viet Nam targets to lure 25 million foreign visitors in 2026
Culture 26/12/2025 11:15VGP - Viet Nam targets to lure 25 million foreign visitors in 2026, the National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) said on Friday.
Ha Noi to launch fireworks on New Year's Eve
Culture 22/12/2025 08:23VGP - The Capital city plans to launch fireworks for New Year's Eve at 5 locations and Lunar New Year at 31 locations with a total of 38 fireworks locations.
Viet Nam welcomes 20th millionth int’l tourist for first time
Culture 16/12/2025 10:35VGP - Viet Nam welcomed the 20th millionth foreign tourist on December 15, marking a historic milestone in the 65-year development of the country’s tourism sector.
Vietnamese Dong Ho folk painting craft named in UNESCO's urgent safeguarding list
Culture 10/12/2025 08:06VGP - The Dong Ho folk painting craft was added to UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Need of Urgent Safeguarding at the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of ICH held in New Delhi, India on December 9.
Number of foreign visitors to Viet Nam up 21% in 11 months
Culture 09/12/2025 16:21VGP - Viet Nam welcomed 19.15 million foreign arrivals during January-November, a year-on-year increase of 21 percent, reported the National Statistics Office.
Laos-Viet Nam Friendship Park inaugurated in Vientiane
Culture 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
Culture 30/11/2025 19:56VGP - 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.
Ha Noi Autumn Festival 2025 features distinctive beauty of capital
Culture 21/11/2025 18:48VGP - The third Ha Noi Autumn Festival is taking place from November 21-23, featuring the distinctive beauty of the capital’s autumn through a spacious cultural–tourism experience.
First Thang Long–Ha Noi Festival 2025 concludes, honoring city's heritage
Culture 18/11/2025 19:35VGP - The first Thang Long–Ha Noi Festival 2025 concluded at Dong Kinh-Nghia Thuc Square on November 16.
Thang Long-Tu Tran: Timeless sentinels of Ha Noi’s thousand-year history
Culture 18/11/2025 19:25VGP - Thang Long's four guardian god temples (Thang Long-Tu Tran), standing as timeless sentinels of Ha Noi’s thousand-year history, came into existence very early, associated with the founding of the Thang Long capital under the Ly dynasty in 1010.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van appointed as Chairman of the UNESCO National Committee
Culture 12/11/2025 07:19VGP - The Prime Minister has appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van as Chairman of the Viet Nam National Commission for UNESCO.
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.
