VOV.VN - Tourism in Hanoi saw strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, with international arrivals reaching nearly 2.4 million, up 28.7% year on year, driving total visitor numbers to over 8.8 million, up 20.5%.

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the northern province of Bac Ninh and the Culture and Tourism Foundation of Jeonbuk– a special self-governing province of the Republic of Korea, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cultural exchange and tourism development between the two localities.

VOV.VN - The Het Cha festival was held in Moc Son ward, Son La province in northern Vietnam on March 28, a traditional spiritual practice of the Thai ethnic community recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.

VOV.VN - A cultural event titled “Colours of Vietnam” is taking place in Manila, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Philippines (1976–2026), while promoting Vietnam’s culture, arts, and tourism.

VOV.VN - A Vietnam Culture Day under the theme “Vietnam: People and Homeland” was held in Tomsk, western Siberia, Russia on March 25, drawing nearly 600 attendees, including university lecturers, international students and local residents.

VOV.VN - The Saigontourist Group Culinary Culture, Delicacies Festival 2026 opened on March 26 at Van Thanh Tourist Area, Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together the finest elements of Vietnamese cuisine from across the regions nationwide.

VOV.VN - The International Coffee Conference 2026 was held in Hanoi on March 26 with the participation of representatives from diplomatic delegations, marking the official debut of the Global Coffee Alliance (GCA) initiative.

A new 2,500-seat theatre valued at VND2 trillion (US$75.9 million) is being planned in Hanoi, with construction expected between 2026 and 2030, as the capital seeks to modernise its cultural infrastructure and meet rising public demand for high-quality performances.

VOV.VN -The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology will join the ASEAN Culture House (KF-ACH) in presenting an exhibition titled “Weaving Hands, Women’s Time: Textile Traditions in ASEAN”, highlighting the heritage of Southeast Asian women.

As part of the Francisco de Pina and the Journey of the Romanised Vietnamese Script – A Cultural Bridge between Vietnam and Portugal project, the Association for the Promotion of Vietnamese Culture APCV, in coordination with authorities of Guarda city, will organise a series of cultural and community-connection events.