Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasised that the culture, sports, and tourism sector must embrace innovative mindset and decisive action to achieve tangible results, creating a vibrant space for development in the new era and positioning culture as both intrinsic strength of the nation.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) has announced a list of 10 outstanding cultural, sports, and tourism events in 2025. This selection was derived from both direct and online voting methods.

The 21st Hoi An – Japan Cultural Exchange was officially opened in Hoi An ancient town, the central city of Da Nang on December 26 evening.

VOV.VN - The 2025 Can Tho River Culture Festival will take place from December 27, 2025 to January 1, 2026, expected to feature a series of cultural and tourism activities across the Hau River Park, Ninh Kieu Wharf Park and surrounding areas under the theme “Can Tho-Colours of River Life.”

VOV.VN - As digital transformation, digital technologies and artificial intelligence accelerate a global shift from resource-based growth toward knowledge- and creativity-driven economies, cultural industries are increasingly seen as a sector capable of generating high value added, with broad spillover effects and close links to social life.

An exhibition entitled “Vietnamese cultural heritage – vitality from tradition to modernity” opened on December 25 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi is stepping up efforts to turn its cultural heritage into a driver of the creative economy by adopting a long-term and ecosystem-based approach aimed at making creativity a pillar of the capital’s sustainable development.

VOV.VN - An exhibition titled “Vietnamese Cultural Heritage-Vitality from Tradition to Modernity” is underway at the Hanoi Flag Tower relic site as part of activities to welcome New Year 2026 and mark the upcoming 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - Văn Hóa (Culture) Newspaper under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, held a press conference in Hanoi on December 23 to launch the voting for the Top 10 Outstanding Cultural, Sports and Tourism Events of 2025.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up preparations for APEC 2027, including strategic communication and cultural activities that play a role in promoting the country’s image as a proactive, dynamic, and responsible member of the international community.