Ancient shipwreck in Hoi An reflects maritime legacy of Southeast Asia
Ancient shipwreck in Hoi An reflects maritime legacy of Southeast Asia

A recently uncovered shipwreck off the coast of Thinh My coast in Hoi An city's Cam An ward, the central province of Quang Nam, has been identified as bearing characteristics of traditional Southeast Asian ship design, following initial surveys conducted after it was partially exposed by waves on December 26, 2023.

Ancient shipwreck in Hoi An reflects maritime legacy of Southeast Asia
Int’l Buddhist art exchange marks Vesak 2025
Int’l Buddhist art exchange marks Vesak 2025

An international Buddhist music and art exchange programme took place in Thu Duc city of Ho Chi Minh City on May 7, featuring performances by Buddhist art troupes from various countries including India, China, the Republic of Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.

Int’l Buddhist art exchange marks Vesak 2025
European Literature Days sharing words across three cities
European Literature Days sharing words across three cities

The European Days of Literature 2025 festival continues to be packed with interesting activities and workshops in the three big cities of Ho Chi Minh City, Hue and Hanoi.

European Literature Days sharing words across three cities
Hanoi calls for participation in creative cultural space network
Hanoi calls for participation in creative cultural space network

Five years after joining UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, Hanoi continues to fulfill its international commitments while asserting its pioneering role in design and innovation.

Hanoi calls for participation in creative cultural space network
Vietnamese tourism, craft villages, and cuisine promoted in Milan
Vietnamese tourism, craft villages, and cuisine promoted in Milan

VOV.VN - A programme spotlighting Vietnamese tourism, traditional craft villages, and cuisine was held on May 6 in Milan as part of the “National Tourism Year – Hue 2025” series of events.

Vietnamese tourism, craft villages, and cuisine promoted in Milan
Culture Days to highlight Lam Dong's cultural and tourism potential
Culture Days to highlight Lam Dong's cultural and tourism potential

VOV.VN - The “Lam Dong Culture Days” programme will be held from May 16 to 18 in Hanoi to introduce the cultural heritage, people, and the tourism and economic development potential of Lam Dong province to residents in Hanoi and international friends.

Culture Days to highlight Lam Dong's cultural and tourism potential
Valuable architectural vestiges uncovered in Bac Ninh’s ancient citadel
Valuable architectural vestiges uncovered in Bac Ninh’s ancient citadel

Many valuable architectural vestiges of the Luy Lau ancient citadel in the northern province of Bac Ninh have been uncovered during recent archaeological excavations.

Valuable architectural vestiges uncovered in Bac Ninh’s ancient citadel
Y Nhi among Miss World 2025 Top 20 hot picks by Missosology
Y Nhi among Miss World 2025 Top 20 hot picks by Missosology

VOV.VN - As the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, Missosology has named Vietnamese representative Y Nhi among its first hot picks of the leading 20 beauties participating in Miss World 2025.

Y Nhi among Miss World 2025 Top 20 hot picks by Missosology
87 national Buddhist treasures unveiled at UN Day of Vesak 2025
87 national Buddhist treasures unveiled at UN Day of Vesak 2025

VOV.VN - For the first time ever, 87 national treasures related to Buddhism are on display in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025, offering a rare opportunity for Buddhist followers and the public to witness these sacred relics.

87 national Buddhist treasures unveiled at UN Day of Vesak 2025
Vietnam offers one of kindest cultures: New Zealand journalist
Vietnam offers one of kindest cultures: New Zealand journalist

The New Zealand Herald has run an article by journalist Cath Johnsen affirming that Vietnam offers one of the kindest cultures in the world.

Vietnam offers one of kindest cultures: New Zealand journalist
Vietnamese writing contest wrapped up in Hungary
Vietnamese writing contest wrapped up in Hungary

The “Vietnam in me” writing contest closing ceremony took place on May 4 at the World Mall in Budapest, Hungary.

Vietnamese writing contest wrapped up in Hungary
Acclaimed American violinist Simone Porter to perform in Hanoi
Acclaimed American violinist Simone Porter to perform in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Renowned American violinist Simone Porter will make her Vietnam debut as the featured soloist in Landscapes of Legend, a concert set to take place on May 9 at the Ho Guom Opera House.

Acclaimed American violinist Simone Porter to perform in Hanoi
Buddhist flag-hoisting ceremony at UN Vesak 2025 celebration
Buddhist flag-hoisting ceremony at UN Vesak 2025 celebration

VOV.VN - A giant 500m² Buddhist flag was hoisted into the sky during the United Nations Vesak 2025 celebration in Ho Chi Minh City on May 5.

Buddhist flag-hoisting ceremony at UN Vesak 2025 celebration
Dien Bien to hold international festival for National Day celebration
Dien Bien to hold international festival for National Day celebration

VOV.VN - The northern province of Dien Bien is set to hold the "Tinh Hoa Tay Bac" (Essence of the Northwest) Festival in Dien Bien Phu city during the National Day holiday (September 2), with the participation of various provinces and cities in Vietnam, as well as international artistic troupes.

Dien Bien to hold international festival for National Day celebration
Top works of architecture displayed in downtown Hanoi
Top works of architecture displayed in downtown Hanoi

A public art installation designed with recycled materials has put 30 of the best architectural works on display at Dien Hong Garden in Hanoi.

Top works of architecture displayed in downtown Hanoi
Cultural events highlight President Ho Chi Minh’s bond with ethnic communities
Cultural events highlight President Ho Chi Minh’s bond with ethnic communities

A series of cultural events will be held throughout May at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay town, Hanoi, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Cultural events highlight President Ho Chi Minh’s bond with ethnic communities
Buddhist cultural festival highlights spiritual heritage in Ho Chi Minh City
Buddhist cultural festival highlights spiritual heritage in Ho Chi Minh City

VOV.VN - The Central Culture Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha solemnly opened the Buddhist Cultural Festival on May 3 at Lang Le Park in Binh Chanh district, Ho Chi Minh City. as part of the 2025 United Nations Day of Vesak.

Buddhist cultural festival highlights spiritual heritage in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese painting debuts at Sloane Street Auctions with GBP45,000 sale
Vietnamese painting debuts at Sloane Street Auctions with GBP45,000 sale

VOV.VN - An oil painting titled Property of a Lady of Title by Vu Cao Dam, one of the most influential Vietnamese artists of the 20th century, fetched GBP45,000 (approx. VND1.55 billion) at Sloane Street Auctions in London on May 2.

Vietnamese painting debuts at Sloane Street Auctions with GBP45,000 sale
Michelin Guide awards 2025 to be announced in June
Michelin Guide awards 2025 to be announced in June

Michelin Guide Ceremony 2025 is scheduled to take place on June 5 at the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort – nestled along the coast of one of Vietnam's most dynamic cities.

Michelin Guide awards 2025 to be announced in June
Berlin exhibition reflects on Vietnam War’s lasting echoes
Berlin exhibition reflects on Vietnam War’s lasting echoes

Fifty years after Vietnam’s reunification on April 30, 1975, an exhibition titled “Vietnam 75 – A Historical Reflection on the Vietnam War” has opened at Berlin’s Babylon cinema, offering a vivid window into one of the most defining periods in Vietnam’s history against invaders.

Berlin exhibition reflects on Vietnam War’s lasting echoes
Hanoi funds heritage conservation to secure sustainable tourism development
Hanoi funds heritage conservation to secure sustainable tourism development

Hanoi has mobilised hundreds of billions of VND for the restoration, preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage every year, transforming the treasures into engines for sustainable tourism development.

Hanoi funds heritage conservation to secure sustainable tourism development
F.E.D Crew wins Dalat Best Dance Crew 2025
F.E.D Crew wins Dalat Best Dance Crew 2025

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s F.E.D Crew beat seven other opponents from Vietnam, China, and the Republic of Korea to secure the championship title at the Dalat Best Dance Crew 2025 held in Da Lat city on May 1 evening.

F.E.D Crew wins Dalat Best Dance Crew 2025
Vietnam leverages Golden Week to promote culture at World Expo 2025
Vietnam leverages Golden Week to promote culture at World Expo 2025

VOV.VN - Vietnam is leveraging Golden Week, one of Japan’s longest holiday seasons, from April 29 to May 6 to promote its culture at the World Expo 2025 which is getting underway in Osaka.

Vietnam leverages Golden Week to promote culture at World Expo 2025
Photo exhibition features Uzbekistan – Vietnam friendship
Photo exhibition features Uzbekistan – Vietnam friendship

The Uzbekistan-Vietnam Friendship Association on April 30 inaugurated a documentary photo exhibition entitled "The enduring friendship between Uzbekistan and Vietnam" at the House of Photography in the capital city of Tashkent, aiming to strengthen the two countries’ traditional friendship.

Photo exhibition features Uzbekistan – Vietnam friendship
Tens of thousands stir up vibrant atmosphere of Ha Long Carnival 2025
Tens of thousands stir up vibrant atmosphere of Ha Long Carnival 2025

VOV.VN - The Ha Long Carnival 2025 took place at Sun Carnival Square in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, on May 1 evening, attracting more than 20,000 local residents and domestic and international tourists.

Tens of thousands stir up vibrant atmosphere of Ha Long Carnival 2025
Ha Long Carnival 2025 kick-starts Quang Ninh summer tourism season
Ha Long Carnival 2025 kick-starts Quang Ninh summer tourism season

VOV.VN - The Ha Long Carnival 2025 themed Connecting Heritage – Pioneering Brilliance took place at Sun Carnival Square in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh province on May 1 evening, launching the province’s summer tourism season this year.

Ha Long Carnival 2025 kick-starts Quang Ninh summer tourism season
Diverse activities mark 50 years of national reunification
Diverse activities mark 50 years of national reunification

VOV.VN - A wide array of meaningful activities have been held nationwide to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).

Diverse activities mark 50 years of national reunification
Quang Ninh ready for Ha Long Carnaval 2025
Quang Ninh ready for Ha Long Carnaval 2025

VOV.VN - The northern province of Quang Ninh is ready to host the 2025 Ha Long Carnaval, scheduled for May 1 at Sun Carnival Square and Vo Nguyen Giap Street.

Quang Ninh ready for Ha Long Carnaval 2025
Radiant night in HCM City with dazzling fireworks for 50th reunification anniversary
Radiant night in HCM City with dazzling fireworks for 50th reunification anniversary

VOV.VN - On the night of April 30, Ho Chi Minh City staged a spectacular fireworks display to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification, with 30 sites across the city delighting locals and visitors alike.

Radiant night in HCM City with dazzling fireworks for 50th reunification anniversary
Vietnamese artist Vu Cao Dam's painting to be auctioned in London
Vietnamese artist Vu Cao Dam's painting to be auctioned in London

An oil painting by Vu Cao Dam, one of the most influential artists in Vietnam in the 20th century, will go under the hammer at London's Sloane Street Auctions on May 2.

Vietnamese artist Vu Cao Dam's painting to be auctioned in London
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