Ho Chi Minh City will step up efforts to strengthen travel linkages with the expanded northwestern region to develop more unique tourism products, according to its Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - Grammy award-winning band Imagine Dragons will perform at the awards ceremony of VinFuture Prize 2024, scheduled to take place at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on December 6.

An evening of traditional music exchange between Vietnamese and Chinese youth took place on November 26 in Hanoi, drawing nearly 500 people from both nations.

VOV.VN - A truffle exhibition opened with the theme of "Scent of Italy – Il Tartufo" at Casa Italia in Hanoi on November 27, showcasing the charm, secrets, and significance of one of the finest products of Italian cuisine to Vietnamese people.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka participated in the International Christmas Charity Bazaar (ICCB) to raise funds for charity and also to promote Vietnamese culture among the Sri Lankan people and foreign communities in the country.

VOV.VN - Famous rock band Bức Tường (The Wall) will represent the country at the Asian-India Music Festival 2024, that is set to take place in New Delhi, India, from November 29 to December 1.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will join 193 publishing houses and 118 writers worldwide to take part in the first-ever Busan International Children’s Book Fair which is scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 1 in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

The Association of Vietnamese Students in Queensland (AVSQ) recently hosted a cultural event in Brisbane to help the Vietnamese community get a better insight into the homeland’s traditional craft products, thus raising their awareness and appreciation of the Vietnamese intangible cultural heritage.

The Hanoi University of Business and Technology (HUBT) and the M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University of Russia co-hosted the third international conference titled “Russian Language in Asia” in Hanoi on November 25.

Vietnamese-origin female guitarist Le Thu has drawn much attention from Belgian audience at the 13th edition of the Brussels International Guitar Festival & Competitions “Our Planet, the Earth” held in Belgium from November 22-26.

VOV.VN - A huge number of Vietnamese music lovers were thrilled by the appearance of K-pop sensation Psy as he performed his hit Gangnam Style at the GENfest music festival in Ho Chi Minh City on November 24.

VOV.VN - “Cu Li Không Bao Giờ Khóc” (Cu Li Never Cries) directed by Pham Ngoc Lan won the Best Feature Film award at the annual film festival Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) which was held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on November 25.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese model Pham Tuan Ngoc was honoured as the first runner-up during the grand finale of the Mr World 2024 pageant which concluded in Phan Thiet city on November 24.

VOV.VN - Artists from the Gyeonggi Dance Company of the Republic of Korea have staged a special art programme “Dance of Time: Tradition and Modernity” at the Duyet Thi Duong space within the Imperial City of Hue, central Vietnam, as part of the Hue Winter Festival 2024.

VOV.VN - A project of Hoi An Ancient City in the central province of Quang Nam on November 22 was presented with a prize in the Impactful Digital & Inno-tech category of the Kotler Awards 2024 held in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam’s over-4,000-year history has woven a tapestry of cultural treasure across the country, representing more than just the nation’s soul but emerging as a powerful catalyst for sustainable development. Amidst rapid globalisation and urbanisation, preserving and promoting the cultural wealth has never been more critical.

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue is now the only locality in Vietnam, and also Southeast Asia, to boast six UNESCO World Heritages. These include the Imperial City of Hue, the Hue Court Music, the Woodblocks of the Nguyen Dynasty, the Official Records of the Nguyen Dynasty, the royal literature on Hue royal architecture, and the castings on the Nine Dynastic Urns in the Hue Imperial Palace.

VOV.VN - The Top 60 finalists of Mr World 2024 fascinated both judges and fans in the national costume competition held on November 21 as part of the male pageant which is getting underway in Phan Thiet city.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel co-operated with the International Women’s Club (IWC) in Israel on November 21 to organise an event aimed at introducing Vietnamese culture and cuisine.

VOV.VN - An international food festival organised by the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps will take place from December 7 to December 8 in Hanoi, with the event offering foodies a smorgasbord of dishes from various different cultures.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese-American beauty Kayla Dinh has successfully surpassed over 50 other contestants to claim the title of Miss Asia USA International 2024, which recently concluded in the United States.

VOV.VN - There’s nothing quite like watching the local waterlily harvest in the Mekong Delta, particularly as farmers and locals still gather the flowers whilst on wooden boats, with this ritual also turning into a photo op, according to the New York Times of the United States.

VOV.VN - The southcentral coastal province of Khanh Hoa will offer multiple tourist activities as part of efforts to celebrate New Year 2025.

VOV.VN - Hundreds of artists from the Republic of Korea, India, Japan, Mongolia, and the host Vietnam will gather in Hanoi from December 2 to December 4 to participate in the Asia Dance Festival 2024.

The women's association under the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted tea party in Vientiane on November 19, bringing together female diplomats, spouses of diplomats, and representatives from international organisations in the country.

VOV.VN - French pianist Olivier Moulin will host a nationwide concert tour, starting in Hanoi on December 7.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese cuisine, tourist information, and handicraft products were introduced at an annual tea party hosted by the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vientiane on November 19.

VOV.VN - Model Vo Minh Thoai will represent the country by competing for a title at the upcoming Mister Tourism World 2025 male pageant which will be hosted by Vietnam in February next year.

A photo exhibition titled "Colors of Vietnam’s Ethnic Groups" opened at the Centre for Fine Arts and Photography Appraisal and Exhibition in Hanoi on November 18.

The Vietnamese community in Macau (China) set up a booth to display and sell products at the ongoing 24th Macau Food Festival, and has participated in art performances, with the aim of promoting Vietnamese culture to local residents and international visitors.