Viet Nam among world’s 20 most favorite countries in 2026: Condé Nast Traveler
09/10/2026 14:09VGP - Viet Nam was ranked 10th among the world’s 20 most favorite countries in 2026, with 92.99 points by the renowned U.S. travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
Viet Nam welcomes 17.7 million international visitors in first nine months
VGP - Viet Nam welcomed around 17.7 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2026, up 14.5 percent year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Party chief pays floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Russia
Culture 08/09/2026 12:41VGP - General Secretary and President To Lam and his entourage paid floral tribute to Ho Chi Minh at his monument in Moscow on September 8, as part of his State visit to Russia.
UN proclaims Int'l Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development initiated by Viet Nam
Culture 05/09/2026 07:56VGP - The United Nations General Assembly on September 4 adopted a Resolution proclaiming 2027-2036 as the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development.
Politburo sets sights on making tourism key economic pillar
Culture 31/08/2026 17:51VGP - By 2045, tourism is expected to account for 14-15 percent of GDP, with Viet Nam aiming to rank among the world's 30 most competitive tourism economies and welcome 70 million international visitors, under a new Politburo resolution that shifts the sector's focus from visitor numbers to quality, value and sustainability.
Fans flock to streets to celebrate Viet Nam’s fourth ASEAN Cup title
Culture 27/08/2026 09:17VGP - Immediately after the final whistle of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final, thousands of fans took to the streets to celebrate Viet Nam’s victory.
FIFA President to attend ASEAN Cup 2026 final in Ha Noi
Culture 25/08/2026 16:07VGP - FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alongside FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom, will attend the second leg of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 final between Viet Nam and Thailand at Ha Noi-based My Dinh Stadium on August 26.
Viet Nam tops global culinary destinations ranking: NZ Herald
Culture 19/08/2026 18:12VGP - Viet Nam has surpassed global culinary heavyweights to secure the top spot for best foodie destination in the 2026 New Zealand Herald (NZ Herald) Travel Readers’ Choice Awards.
New Chairperson of State Steering Committee for Tourism named
Culture 12/08/2026 09:04VGP – Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has assigned Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra as new Chairperson of the State Steering Committee for Tourism.
Phu Quoc Island to launch English training for local residents ahead of APEC 2027
Culture 05/08/2026 12:12VGP – Authorities in Phu Quoc Special Zone in the southern province of An Giang have announed a project to train English for local residents in a bid to prepare for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in 2027.
Ao Dai seeks recognition as intangible cultural heritage of humanity
Culture 27/07/2026 12:32VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra urged the Viet Nam Ao Dai Heritage Club, in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to accelerate the preparation of a nomination dossier to seek UNESCO recognition of the Vietnamese ao dai as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Phu Quoc named in Expedia Island Hot List for 2026
Culture 24/07/2026 11:56VGP - Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of An Giang was ranked ninth in the Island Hot List for 2026 released by global online travel platform Expedia.
Ha Noi mulls over establishment of entertainment zones to boost night-time economy
Culture 23/07/2026 11:08VGP - The Municipal People's Committee of Ha Noi has issued a plan to implement the municipal People's Council's resolution on developing the capital city's night-time economy, with the goal of turning it into a key driver of the service sector by 2030.
Viet Nam targets to become one of Asia's leading cultural and creative centers by 2045
Culture 21/07/2026 08:43VGP - The Government has approved the External Cultural Strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2045, setting out a long-term roadmap to strengthen Viet Nam's cultural soft power and elevate its international profile.
Hoi An named among world’s best cities: Travel + Leisure
Culture 16/07/2026 11:33VGP - Hoi An Ancient Town in the central city of Da Nang–a UNESCO world cultural heritage site since 1999−was ranked 4th in the list of the 10 best cities in the world and second in Asia as voted by the prestigious travel magazine Travel + Leisure's readers.
Da Nang welcomes record 2.72 million visitors during DIFF 2026
Culture 13/07/2026 09:41VGP - The central city of Da Nang welcomed a record number of 2.72 million visitors during the 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF), up nearly 45 percent compared to the previous edition.
China remains Viet Nam’s largest tourist source market in first half
Culture 04/07/2026 13:29VGP - China remained Viet Nam's largest source for international arrivals over the first half of the year, with 2.7 million visitors, reported the National Statistics Office.
Viet Nam among top 10 peaceful counties in Asia-Pacific: 2026 Global Peace Index
Culture 20/06/2026 18:28VGP - Viet Nam ranked eighth in the Asia-Pacific and 41st globally in the 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI).
Viet Nam ranks 57th in Best Countries 2026 rankings: U.S. News & World Report
Culture 26/05/2026 15:11VGP - Viet Nam ranks 57th globally in the Best Countries 2026 rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
Viet Nam named among 12 must-visit global destinations for 2026
Culture 20/05/2026 12:41VGP - Viet Nam was recognized as one of Asia’s most attractive travel destinations for 2026, praised for its stunning landscapes, rich culture, affordability and strong football enthusiasm, according to Australian travel writer Cheyenne Bradley for Luxury Escapes.
