More than 100 Vietnamese join Japan's Binzuru Festival
More than 100 Vietnamese join Japan's Binzuru Festival

VOV.VN - More than 100 Vietnamese residents joined the traditional Binzuru Festival in Japan's Nagano Prefecture, showcasing a vibrant and united community while promoting Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange.

More than 100 Vietnamese join Japan's Binzuru Festival
UNESCO-recognised Quan Ho heritage finds a new stage in Hanoi
UNESCO-recognised Quan Ho heritage finds a new stage in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A Quan Ho folk singing performance at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature has brought Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognised cultural heritage closer to local audiences and international visitors.

UNESCO-recognised Quan Ho heritage finds a new stage in Hanoi
Culinary diplomacy brings Vietnamese flavors to foreign diplomats in HCM City
Culinary diplomacy brings Vietnamese flavors to foreign diplomats in HCM City

VOV.VN - The inaugural "Culinary Diplomacy: From Flavors to the Heart of the City" program was held on August 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, by the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs and the Vietnam Culinary Culture Association (VCCA), creating an exchange environment for the consular corps and international friends.

Culinary diplomacy brings Vietnamese flavors to foreign diplomats in HCM City
Flag-raising ceremony in Hanoi marks ASEAN's 59th founding anniversary
Flag-raising ceremony in Hanoi marks ASEAN's 59th founding anniversary

VOV.VN - A solemn flag-raising ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Hanoi on July 31 to mark the 59th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967 – 2026) and 31 years of Vietnam's membership in the bloc (July 28, 1995-2026).

Flag-raising ceremony in Hanoi marks ASEAN's 59th founding anniversary
Miss Grand Vietnam 2026 contestants take the stage in semi-final night
Miss Grand Vietnam 2026 contestants take the stage in semi-final night

VOV.VN - The top 30 contestants competed in the semi-final of Miss Grand Vietnam 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on July 28, showcasing evening gowns, swimwear and national costumes.

Miss Grand Vietnam 2026 contestants take the stage in semi-final night
King Bao Dai's royal legacy at Dinh III Palace in Da Lat
King Bao Dai's royal legacy at Dinh III Palace in Da Lat

VOV.VN - Situated on a pine-covered hill in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province, Central Highlands of Vietnam, Dinh III (Bao Dai King Palace) retains almost intact the historical traces of King Bao Dai (Vietnam's last emperor), Queen Nam Phuong, and the royal family from 1938 to 1954.

King Bao Dai's royal legacy at Dinh III Palace in Da Lat
Pagodas nationwide ring bells, hold memorial prayers for fallen soldiers
Pagodas nationwide ring bells, hold memorial prayers for fallen soldiers

VOV.VN - More than 18,000 pagodas across Vietnam rang Bat Nha bells and drums before holding memorial prayer ceremonies on July 27 to honour the nation's fallen soldiers marking the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947 – 2026).

Pagodas nationwide ring bells, hold memorial prayers for fallen soldiers
Leaders pays tribute to fallen soldiers on War Invalids and Martyrs Day
Leaders pays tribute to fallen soldiers on War Invalids and Martyrs Day

VOV.VN - Senior Vietnamese leaders on July 26 offered incense in tribute to fallen soldiers and President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 – 2026).

Leaders pays tribute to fallen soldiers on War Invalids and Martyrs Day
Man Thai fishing village awakens at dawn by the sea in Da Nang
Man Thai fishing village awakens at dawn by the sea in Da Nang

VOV.VN - Before seaside streets in Da Nang city, central Vietnam, stir to life, the fishing village of Man Thai is already awake with bustling activities, creating a rhythm of life that is humble, enduring and deeply rooted in the city's coastal heritage.

Man Thai fishing village awakens at dawn by the sea in Da Nang
Helping hands bring hope to flash flood-hit people in Lai Chau
Helping hands bring hope to flash flood-hit people in Lai Chau

VOV.VN - Following devastating flash floods in Muong Than commune, Lai Chau province, communities, volunteers and local authorities have come together to provide food, essential supplies and emotional support, helping affected families gradually recover and rebuild their lives.

Helping hands bring hope to flash flood-hit people in Lai Chau
Traditional arts come alive in Hanoi's new cultural heritage space
Traditional arts come alive in Hanoi's new cultural heritage space

VOV.VN - Through live performances and hands-on activities, weekend performances by Hanoi's West Lake are making centuries-old art forms such as ca trù (ceremonial singing) and water puppetry more accessible to a wider audience.

Traditional arts come alive in Hanoi's new cultural heritage space
Pigeons breathe new life into Ha Long public park
Pigeons breathe new life into Ha Long public park

VOV.VN - A flock of hundreds of pigeons has become an unexpected attraction at Hoa Ha Park in Hong Gai ward, Quang Ninh province, this summer, drawing residents and visitors alike while adding fresh vitality to one of the locality’s most popular public spaces.

Pigeons breathe new life into Ha Long public park
NA Chairman pays tribute to Heroic Martyr Vo Thi Sau in HCM City
NA Chairman pays tribute to Heroic Martyr Vo Thi Sau in HCM City

VOV.VN - On the occasion of the 79th anniversary of Invalids and Martyrs Day, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and a delegation offer incense and flowers at the Long Dien - Dat Do Martyrs Cemetery and the Vo Thi Sau Heroic Martyr commemoratives site in Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of July 19.

NA Chairman pays tribute to Heroic Martyr Vo Thi Sau in HCM City
Caring hands bring comfort to war veterans
Caring hands bring comfort to war veterans

VOV.VN - For nearly 70 years, Duy Tien War Invalids Nursing Centre has been a home to 47 severely wounded veterans, where daily care, rehabilitation sessions and moments of companionship reflect resilience, camaraderie and Vietnam’s tradition of gratitude.

Caring hands bring comfort to war veterans
Vietnamese beauty queens walk runway covered with rice plants
Vietnamese beauty queens walk runway covered with rice plants

VOV.VN - More than 50 beauty queens, runners-up and male titleholders, together with 30 contestants from Miss Grand Vietnam 2026, walked the runway at the 15th Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest (VBFF) in Ho Chi Minh City on July 15.

Vietnamese beauty queens walk runway covered with rice plants
Vietnam's humanitarian contribution through overseas disaster relief missions
Vietnam's humanitarian contribution through overseas disaster relief missions

VOV.VN - Vietnam's three humanitarian disaster relief missions involving military and police rescue teams in Turkey (2023), Myanmar (2025) and Venezuela (2026) have underscored the country's humanitarian spirit and international responsibility while enhancing the capabilities and international reputation of its search and rescue forces.

Vietnam's humanitarian contribution through overseas disaster relief missions
Party and State leader attends All People's Day for National Security Protection
Party and State leader attends All People's Day for National Security Protection

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on July 15 attended the 2026 All People's Day for National Security Protection with residents from ethnic minority groups in Long Luong village of Van Ho commune, the northern mountainous province of Son La.

Party and State leader attends All People's Day for National Security Protection
Daybreak at Mui Ne fishing village in Lam Dong
Daybreak at Mui Ne fishing village in Lam Dong

VOV.VN - Fishing boats return to Mui Ne fishing village in Mui Ne Ward, Lam Dong province, southern Vietnam, after a night at sea. From around 4:30 a.m., basket boats ferry fresh catches ashore as traders buy seafood and fishermen sort their catch and prepare for the next fishing trip.

Daybreak at Mui Ne fishing village in Lam Dong
Portugal wins DIFF 2026 title after defeating defending champion China
Portugal wins DIFF 2026 title after defeating defending champion China

VOV.VN - Macedos Pirotecnia of Portugal claimed its first-ever championship at the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026, defeating defending champion Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Display Co., Ltd of China in the grand finale, bringing to a close more than a month of spectacular performances along the Han River.

Portugal wins DIFF 2026 title after defeating defending champion China
Over 100 rare Nguyen Dynasty artifacts showcased in Hue
Over 100 rare Nguyen Dynasty artifacts showcased in Hue

VOV.VN - More than 100 rare artifacts from the Nguyen Dynasty are on display in the former imperial city of Hue, offering visitors a rare opportunity to explore the royal heritage, court rituals and master craftsmanship of Vietnam's last imperial dynasty.

Over 100 rare Nguyen Dynasty artifacts showcased in Hue
Mountain Dracaena blooms: Ha Long Bay’s hidden season of flowers
Mountain Dracaena blooms: Ha Long Bay’s hidden season of flowers

VOV.VN - These days mountain dracaena flowers are blooming across the rocky islets and along the shores of Ha Long Bay, adding vibrant shades of orange, and green to the rugged cliffs and coastal landscapes.

Mountain Dracaena blooms: Ha Long Bay’s hidden season of flowers
Phong Nha-Ke Bang among UNESCO's 14 new biosphere reserves
Phong Nha-Ke Bang among UNESCO's 14 new biosphere reserves

VOV.VN - UNESCO has added 14 new biosphere reserves to its World Network of Biosphere Reserves, including Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The newly designated sites not only safeguard rich biodiversity but also promote sustainable development by balancing environmental conservation with human activities.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang among UNESCO's 14 new biosphere reserves
“Tử chiến trên không” wins Best Vietnamese Film at DANAFF
“Tử chiến trên không” wins Best Vietnamese Film at DANAFF

VOV.VN - Tử chiến trên không (Hijacked), directed by Ham Tran, won Best Vietnamese Film at the fourth Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV), while Best Asian Film went to India’s Một bữa no (Full Plate).

“Tử chiến trên không” wins Best Vietnamese Film at DANAFF
3D mapping show marks 50th anniversary of HCM City’s renaming from Saigon
3D mapping show marks 50th anniversary of HCM City’s renaming from Saigon

VOV.VN - Thousands of residents and visitors gathered in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on July 1 to enjoy a 3D mapping light show combined with live music, opening a wide array of activities marking the 50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh being officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City after President Ho Chi Minh.

3D mapping show marks 50th anniversary of HCM City’s renaming from Saigon
Historic landmarks trace Ho Chi Minh City’s long history and transformation
Historic landmarks trace Ho Chi Minh City’s long history and transformation

VOV.VN - As Ho Chi Minh City marks 50 years of bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, many historic landmarks continue to highlight the city’s long history and transformation over the centuries.

Historic landmarks trace Ho Chi Minh City’s long history and transformation
A unique pagoda in Da Lat built from millions of broken pieces
A unique pagoda in Da Lat built from millions of broken pieces

VOV.VN - More than a place of Buddhist pilgrimage, Linh Phuoc Pagoda in Da Lat, central Vietnam, is an extraordinary architectural landmark where millions of broken ceramic and porcelain pieces have been transformed into intricate works of art.

A unique pagoda in Da Lat built from millions of broken pieces
Top leader To Lam chairs conference reviewing three-tier government model
Top leader To Lam chairs conference reviewing three-tier government model

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam chaired a national conference on July 1 to review one year of operations under the overall model of the political system and the three-tier government model.

Top leader To Lam chairs conference reviewing three-tier government model
Duck-catching contest livens up Hanoi's Chem Communial House Festival
Duck-catching contest livens up Hanoi's Chem Communial House Festival

VOV.VN - Young men dive into the village pond to catch ducks during the Chem Communal House Festival in Hanoi, a traditional folk game that recreates the festive spirit of Vietnam's village celebrations.

Duck-catching contest livens up Hanoi's Chem Communial House Festival
Hồ Văn: Where heritage meets creativity in the heart of Hanoi
Hồ Văn: Where heritage meets creativity in the heart of Hanoi

VOV.VN - Once an integral part of the Temple of Literature–Imperial Academy complex in Hanoi, Hồ Văn (Literature Lake) is evolving into a place where heritage meets creativity, and where the past and the present come together in an open cultural space designed for discovery, interaction and inspiration.

Hồ Văn: Where heritage meets creativity in the heart of Hanoi
Australia and Portugal light up DIFF 2026 as fireworks festival qualifiers end
Australia and Portugal light up DIFF 2026 as fireworks festival qualifiers end

VOV.VN - Australia's Skylighter Fireworks and Portugal's Macedos Pirotecnia delivered two visually stunning performances on June 27, bringing the qualifying round of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 to a spectacular close and setting the stage for the grand finale on July 11.

Australia and Portugal light up DIFF 2026 as fireworks festival qualifiers end