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.

VOV.VN - An increasing number of international visitors to Da Nang are moving beyond traditional sightseeing, beach resorts and iconic photo spots, opting instead for immersive experiences in rural villages, rice fields and traditional craft communities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has added five cultural practices and festivals to its national list of intangible cultural heritage, highlighting the country’s efforts to preserve traditional knowledge, rituals and community-based customs.

VOV.VN - Furnaces are burning steadily in Tra Dong bronze casting village in Thieu Trung commune, northern Thanh Hoa province, as craftsmen work against the clock to fulfill Lunar New Year orders, the busiest season of the year for the traditional craft.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has taken a significant step in redefining its approach to international integration with the issuance of Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW by the Politburo, a move that elevates foreign affairs and global integration to a core, permanent national task amid a rapidly changing global landscape.

The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in suburban Hanoi is staging a series of activities recreating the vibrant spring atmosphere, featuring traditional rituals, festivals, and customs of ethnic communities from January 5 to 31.

Vietnam has issued a new strategy for cultural industries development to 2030, with a vision to 2045, signaling robust government backing to elevate the sector as a cornerstone of economic growth and a tool to boost the nation's global brand and influence.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has agreed in principle to the preparation of scientific dossiers on pho (rice noodle soup) and water puppetry as intangible cultural heritage, to be submitted to UNESCO for inscription on its heritage lists.

VOV.VN - At the start of 2026, many visitors choose eco-cultural tourism sites or travel to villages in Dak Lak province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, to listen to gong performances, join xoang dances, and experience the everyday cultural life of the E De ethnic people.