An Giang's festival receives UNESCO certificate as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
20/03/2025 10:33VGP - A ceremony was held on March 19 to receive UNESCO certificate recognizing the Ba Chua Xu (Holy Mother of the Realm) Festival at Sam mountain in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Viet Nam tops ASEAN in number of Heritage Parks
VGP - Viet Nam is currently leading Southeast Asia in the number of ASEAN Heritage Parks, with 12 areas.
Photos: Thai FM visits Ha Noi's imperial citadel
Culture 24/02/2025 08:49VGP - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa visited UNESCO’s World Heritage Site – Thang Long Imperial Citadel and enjoyed Vietnamese coffee in Ha Noi on February 24.
Ha Noi among world’s best destinations in 2025: Tripadvisor
Culture 20/02/2025 11:22VGP - The capital city of Ha Noi was honored in three categories at the Traveler’s Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations 2025, presented by the world’s leading online travel platform, Tripadvisor.
Kien Giang named among world’s top 10 friendliest destinations
Culture 11/02/2025 12:26VGP - The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, home to Phu Quoc Island, was ranked among 10 friendliest destinations in the world within the framework of the 13th Traveler Review Awards, according to Booking.com.
Uruguayan media: Viet Nam boasts a rich and diverse culture
Culture 07/02/2025 18:05VGP - According to Uruguay’s Diario LaR, Vietnamese youth have embraced elements of global culture while preserving their traditional cultural roots.
Viet Nam records 12.5 million domestic visitors during Lunar New Year holiday
Culture 03/02/2025 13:19VGP - Viet Nam recorded 12.5 million tourists during the Lunar New Year 2025 that ended Sunday, an increase of 19 percent compared to the 2024 Tet holiday, according to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
Japanese Ambassador: Vietnamese people are deeply proud of their national tradition
Culture 30/01/2025 10:40VGP - Japanese Ambassador to Viet Nam Ito Naoki said that he is impressed by Vietnamese people who are deeply proud of their national tradition, always respect, preserve and inherit culture, customs and practices imbued with the identity of the Vietnamese people.
British Ambassador impressed with Vietnamese traditions during Tet festival
Culture 30/01/2025 10:02VGP - UK Ambassador to Viet Nam Iain Frew shared his impressions with us about the Lunar New Year Festival (Tet festival), the biggest traditional festival in Viet Nam.
Tet holiday in eyes of Norwegian, Swiss Ambassadors
Culture 29/01/2025 10:00VGP - Tet (Lunar New Year) is always an interesting experience for foreigners, especially foreign ambassadors in Viet Nam. Norwegian Ambassador to Viet Nam Hilde Solbakken and Swiss Ambassador to Viet Nam Thomas Gass have shared their feelings about Tet holiday in the country.
INFOGRAPHICS: Viet Nam in the eyes of foreign diplomats
Culture 29/01/2025 09:58VGP - Foreign ambassadors in Viet Nam shared with us their aspirations to cement and deepen relations with Viet Nam especially during the Year of Snake 2025 and their feelings about the country, people of Viet Nam and personal experiences during Tet holidays
Khanh Hoa among best recovery destinations in Asia-Pacific
Culture 14/01/2025 17:26VGP - Nha Trang and Cam Ranh in the central province of Khanh Hoa have been honored as top destinations in the world in 2024 and 2025.
Cao Bang among best places to visit in Southeast Asia: Lonely Planet
Culture 11/01/2025 11:35VGP - The northern province of Cao Bang was named among seven of the best places to visit in Southeast Asia by travel information website Lonely Planet.
Construction begins on Laos-Viet Nam Friendship Park
Culture 10/01/2025 11:49VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone on Friday attended a groundbreaking ceremony of Laos-Viet Nam Friendship Park in Vientiane, Laos.
Viet Nam looks to welcome 22-23 million international visitors in 2025
Culture 08/01/2025 11:12VGP - Viet Nam targets to attract 22-23 million international tourists this year, surpassing the pre-pandemic levels, according to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
Foreign arrivals to Viet Nam up nearly 40% in 2024
Culture 07/01/2025 10:35VGP - International arrivals to Viet Nam reached more than 17.5 million in 2024, marking a 39.5 percent increase from the previous year.
Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark features volcanic landscapes and caves
Culture 27/12/2024 07:49VGP - The Dak Nong provincial People's Committee held a ceremony on December 26 to celebrate the recognition of the Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark for the second time.
Ha Long Bay NOT IN DANGER as rumored: Culture Ministry
Culture 25/12/2024 05:40VGP - Ha Long Bay has yet been named in the List of World Heritages in Danger, according to the Department of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Da Nang becomes third best places to visit in Asia in 2025: Time Out
Culture 24/12/2024 14:24VGP - The central city of Da Nang was ranked third among eight best places to visit in Asia in 2025, according to the British magazine Time Out.
Thua Thien-Hue to host National Tourism Year 2025
Culture 23/12/2024 11:01VGP - The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has taken up the baton to host the Viet Nam Tourism Year 2025.
