France hands over 2,000-year-old Dong Son bronze drum to Viet Nam
11/09/2026 16:17VGP - A handover ceremony of a bronze drum dating from the Dong Son culture to Viet Nam was held during General Secretary, President To Lam’s on-going official visit to France, announced the French Ministry of Culture.
Party chief pays floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Russia
VGP - 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.
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.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, spouse enjoy Ha Noi cuisines
Culture 24/04/2026 09:00VGP - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hye Kyung on Friday took time to stroll through the streets of Ha Noi, immersing themselves in the daily life and rhythm of the Capital city during the State visit to Viet Nam.
Hoi An leads Agoda’s list for Slow Travel Destinations in Asia
Culture 24/04/2026 08:49VGP - Digital travel platform Agoda named Hoi An, a UNESCO world cultural heritage site site in Viet Nam for Slow Travel Destinations in Asia.
Viet Nam among most appealing tourist destinations for Singaporean visitors: The Straits Times
Culture 23/04/2026 10:57VGP - Viet Nam has become a top regional destination among Singapore travellers, as evidenced by hundreds of thousands of social media posts on platforms as well as exponential growth in tourism receipts, highlighted Singapore-based The Straits Times.
Gov't targets to transform Trang An- Tam Coc – Bich Dong scenic complex into global tourism hub
Culture 22/04/2026 17:24VGP – The Government targets to transform Trang An-Tam Coc-Bich Dong scenic landscape in the northern province of Ninh Binh into a global tourism hub.
Viet Nam among best countries for women travelling solo in 2026: BBC
Culture 02/04/2026 10:49VGP - Viet Nam has been named among the best countries for women travelling solo in 2026 by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
