Hanoi’s street food culture gains ground with Michelin nods
Hanoi’s street food culture gains ground with Michelin nods

Several Hanoi street-side eateries have earned recognition from Michelin, but the question remains: is this enough to elevate the city's vibrant street food scene?

Hanoi’s street food culture gains ground with Michelin nods
Vietnam’s charm captured in Berlin photo exhibition
Vietnam’s charm captured in Berlin photo exhibition

A photo exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam–Germany diplomatic relations is underway at the Gardens of the World in central Berlin.

Vietnam’s charm captured in Berlin photo exhibition
Vietnamese designer debuts at Paris Haute Couture Week FW25
Vietnamese designer debuts at Paris Haute Couture Week FW25

VOV.VN - Making his debut at the prestigious Fall-Winter 2025 Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris, one of the world’s most renowned fashion runways, Vietnamese designer Nguyen Tien Truyen has left a lasting impression with a unique collection, showcasing his bold creativity and exquisite craftsmanship.

Vietnamese designer debuts at Paris Haute Couture Week FW25
A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam
A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam

VOV.VN - The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recognised the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem, Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex spanning three localities - Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, and Hai Phong – as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam
Vietnam attends Global Civilisation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing
Vietnam attends Global Civilisation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing

A delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, led by Deputy Minister Ho An Phong, attended the Global Civilisation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting, which opened in Beijing, China on July 10.

Vietnam attends Global Civilisation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing
Missosology picks Vietnamese contestant among Top 15 at Miss International
Missosology picks Vietnamese contestant among Top 15 at Miss International

VOV.VN - Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, has selected Vietnamese contestant Nguyen Ngoc Kieu Duy as one of the Top 15 hot picks for the upcoming Miss International 2025 pageant.

Missosology picks Vietnamese contestant among Top 15 at Miss International
Ponagar Tower receives Special National Monument designation
Ponagar Tower receives Special National Monument designation

VOV.VN - The People’s Committee of south-central Khanh Hoa province held a ceremony on July 10 to officially announce and receive the Special National Monument Ranking Certificate for Ponagar Tower.

Ponagar Tower receives Special National Monument designation
UNESCO acknowledges Vietnam’s progress in conserving Thang Long Imperial Citadel
UNESCO acknowledges Vietnam’s progress in conserving Thang Long Imperial Citadel

VOV.VN - As part of the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee under the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held in France, the Committee on July 10 adopted a decision on the conservation and promotion of the heritage value of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

UNESCO acknowledges Vietnam’s progress in conserving Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Vietnam Pavilion marks Francophone Week with cultural activities at EXPO 2025 Osaka
Vietnam Pavilion marks Francophone Week with cultural activities at EXPO 2025 Osaka

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai in Japan hosted a broad array of cultural activities celebrating Francophonie Week and promoting the image of Vietnam.

Vietnam Pavilion marks Francophone Week with cultural activities at EXPO 2025 Osaka
Vietnamese documentary among June finalists of Sweden Film Awards
Vietnamese documentary among June finalists of Sweden Film Awards

The documentary "Me Toi" (My Mother), directed by journalist Viet Van from Lao dong (Labour) newspaper, has been named among the June 2025 finalists of the Sweden Film Awards, according to the event's organisers.

Vietnamese documentary among June finalists of Sweden Film Awards
DIFF 2025 Grand Finale to promote global friendship, cultural exchange
DIFF 2025 Grand Finale to promote global friendship, cultural exchange

VOV.VN - After nearly two months of vibrant competition, the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025 is set to conclude with a spectacular grand finale at 8:00 PM on July 12, promising an unforgettable showcase of world-class fireworks, music, and technology along the Han River.

DIFF 2025 Grand Finale to promote global friendship, cultural exchange
RoK and Vietnam to co-produce musical about President Ho Chi Minh
RoK and Vietnam to co-produce musical about President Ho Chi Minh

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Drama Theatre and a creative team from the Republic of Korea are undertaking the special artistic project Cafe Bánh Mì, a musical about President Ho Chi Minh, in celebration of Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025).

RoK and Vietnam to co-produce musical about President Ho Chi Minh
Chèo Bac Ninh recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage
Chèo Bac Ninh recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially added Chèo Bac Ninh, a form of Vietnamese folk theatre in former Bac Ninh province, to the national intangible cultural heritage list.

Chèo Bac Ninh recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage
Hanoi hosts Peruvian food festival celebrating culinary diplomacy
Hanoi hosts Peruvian food festival celebrating culinary diplomacy

VOV.VN - The second Asian edition of the “Flavors of Peru” food week is taking place in Hanoi from July 9 to 13, marking the 204th anniversary of Peru’s Independence Day.

Hanoi hosts Peruvian food festival celebrating culinary diplomacy
Singaporean conductor to perform in HCM City
Singaporean conductor to perform in HCM City

Vietnamese violist Pham Vu Thien Bao will perform in a concert of great French composers’ masterpieces under the baton of Singaporean conductor Darrell Ang at the Opera House on July 12.

Singaporean conductor to perform in HCM City
Traditional costume of Vietnam in the spotlight in London
Traditional costume of Vietnam in the spotlight in London

VOV.VN - Amidst the vibrant and modern life of London in the UK, images of Vietnamese people joining in a traditional Vietnamese costume parade held in the British capital, has created truly beautiful and touching moments.

Traditional costume of Vietnam in the spotlight in London
Winners of Vietnam photo contest announced
Winners of Vietnam photo contest announced

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has unveiled awards for outstanding works of the third “Vietnam Through the Lens of International Photographers” exhibition.

Winners of Vietnam photo contest announced
My Anh to vie for Miss Earth 2025 crown
My Anh to vie for Miss Earth 2025 crown

VOV.VN - Trinh My Anh, the third runner-up of Miss Earth Vietnam 2025, will represent Vietnam to compete in the Miss Earth 2025 pageant.

My Anh to vie for Miss Earth 2025 crown
Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi
Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hanoi has recently hosted a solemn re-enactment of the Kathina Robe Offering ritual, a sacred Theravada Buddhist ceremony observed by the Khmer ethnic community, with origins tracing back to the time of the Buddha.

Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi
Monaco Boys Choir enchants Hanoi audiences with return performance
Monaco Boys Choir enchants Hanoi audiences with return performance

VOV.VN - Music lovers in the capital were treated to two special concerts by the Monaco Boys Choir at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on July 7 and 8, marking the choir’s return to Vietnam following their Asian tour in the summer of 2018.

Monaco Boys Choir enchants Hanoi audiences with return performance
An Giang races to complete UNESCO nomination dossier for Oc Eo-Ba The site
An Giang races to complete UNESCO nomination dossier for Oc Eo-Ba The site

Authorities in An Giang province are accelerating efforts to finalise UNESCO nomination dossier for Oc Eo-Ba The archaeological site located in Oc Eo commune.

An Giang races to complete UNESCO nomination dossier for Oc Eo-Ba The site
Vietnamese student crowned Mister Tourism Junior Global 2025 in Thailand
Vietnamese student crowned Mister Tourism Junior Global 2025 in Thailand

VOV.VN - Vietnamese contestant Wang An Nam has been crowned Mister Tourism Junior Global 2025 at an international competition held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Vietnamese student crowned Mister Tourism Junior Global 2025 in Thailand
Photo of central Vietnam sedge harvest honoured at Int’l photo contest
Photo of central Vietnam sedge harvest honoured at Int’l photo contest

VOV.VN - A photo of sedge harvesters at work in central Vietnam has won acclaim at the International Aerial Photography Contest, which spotlights exceptional images taken from above.

Photo of central Vietnam sedge harvest honoured at Int’l photo contest
Creative Advertising Awards 2025 to honor Vietnam’s cultural identity
Creative Advertising Awards 2025 to honor Vietnam’s cultural identity

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Creative Advertisements Awards 2025 has officially been launched to celebrate excellence in the local advertising industry, under Decision No. 2367/QD-BVHTTDL issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) as part of ongoing efforts to implement the national branding strategy for the 2020-2030 period.

Creative Advertising Awards 2025 to honor Vietnam’s cultural identity
Book on a culinary tale of Hanoians wins SEA award in China
Book on a culinary tale of Hanoians wins SEA award in China

VOV.VN - The Chinese edition of a Vietnamese book featuring a culinary tale of Hanoians in the past has been honoured with the 2025 Southeast Asia Book Award in China.

Book on a culinary tale of Hanoians wins SEA award in China
Toyota Concert 2025 to hit Hanoi stage in late July
Toyota Concert 2025 to hit Hanoi stage in late July

VOV.VN - The 2025 Toyota Concert is set to return to the capital in late July, offering the public a captivating evening of classical music.

Toyota Concert 2025 to hit Hanoi stage in late July
Festival Vietnam 2025 fills Lorient with heritage, colors, and connection
Festival Vietnam 2025 fills Lorient with heritage, colors, and connection

VOV.VN - More than 100 participants took to the streets of Lorient to present Vietnam’s traditional costumes, while performances, exhibitions, and craft workshops brought the country’s heritage to French audiences of all ages.

Festival Vietnam 2025 fills Lorient with heritage, colors, and connection
Preparations for exhibition on Vietnam's 80-year achievements to be completed
Preparations for exhibition on Vietnam's 80-year achievements to be completed

Preparations for an exhibition showcasing 80 years of Vietnam’s development must be completed by August 15, according to a recent notice from the Government Office.

Preparations for exhibition on Vietnam's 80-year achievements to be completed
Vietnam’s Thang Long, Co Loa ancient citadels spotlighted at France exhibition
Vietnam’s Thang Long, Co Loa ancient citadels spotlighted at France exhibition

The historic Prieure Saint-Ayoul Monastery in Provins of France opened an exhibition on July 6, highlighting the heritage of Vietnam’s Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Co Loa ancient citadel.

Vietnam’s Thang Long, Co Loa ancient citadels spotlighted at France exhibition
Hue cuisine and culture honoured with national heritage status
Hue cuisine and culture honoured with national heritage status

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially recognised two elements from Hue - Bún bò Huế (spicy beef noodle soup) and the Bhươih Haro Tơme (new rice) festival - national intangible cultural heritage.

Hue cuisine and culture honoured with national heritage status
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