With around one month to go before Lunar New Year Festival (Tet), Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism market is gathering momentum, as visitor numbers climb steadily and businesses step up the promotion of culture- and cuisine-based products to draw travellers and further popularise Vietnam’s image.

President of the Argentina-Vietnam Culture Institute (ICAV) Poldi Sosa has affirmed the irreplaceable leadership role of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in safeguarding, building and developing the country, while expressing strong admiration for Vietnam’s social policy orientations for the new development period.

VOV.VN - After a period of closure for content preparation, the Hanoi Museum will welcome visitors again from February 3, featuring “Long Ma khai van,” a themed show highlighting the nation’s historical and cultural heritage, which also marks the opening of the museum’s second-phase exhibition space.

VOV.VN - The first international short documentary film festival dedicated exclusively to Vietnamese culture, titled Viet Culture in Motion, has been launched by ART SPACE, a France-based association for cultural development promotion.

Ahead of the 14th National Party Congress, Hanoi is implementing a citywide campaign of communications, visual displays, and cultural-artistic events, contributing to creating a joyful atmosphere that resonates widely among the capital’s residents.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Greece has taken part in the International Cultural Festival 2026, organised by the UNESCO Club of Piraeus and Islands in Greece.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists has officially launched the 2026 national photo contest and exhibition titled “Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage,” releasing the competition rules and calling for participation from both professional and amateur photographers.

VOV.VN - The traditional cultural values of the Khmer community in southern Vietnam continue to be preserved and passed down through generations, forming a distinctive cultural identity rooted in music, language, festivals, folk dances and traditional attire.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Phuong Linh, a 23-year-old contestant from Hanoi, was crowned Miss Vietnam Tourism 2026 at a grand finale held in the northern mountain resort of Sa Pa of January 10.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on January 10 honoured 68 companies as “Cultural and Credible Enterprises 2025”, recognising firms that combine business performance with ethical conduct, transparency and social responsibility, amid the country’s push for more sustainable corporate growth.