VOV.VN - The National Assembly on April 20 continues the second phase of its first session of the 16th tenure, discussing several major issues, including breakthrough mechanisms and policy for Vietnam’s cultural development, a pilot public defender institution, and solutions to continue removing difficulties and obstacles facing stalled, long-delayed projects.

VOV.VN - The Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer community from Vinh Long province was vividly reenacted at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on April 18, helping preserve traditional cultural values while introducing the rich heritage of southern Vietnam to the public.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark held an event titled “Vietnam Today: Development, Culture and People,” on April 17, aimed at promoting the country’s image to Danish and international audiences, while outlining plans to mark the 55th anniversary of Vietnam–Denmark diplomatic relations in 2026.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called for a shift in approach to ethnic culture, urging that it be positioned as a core driver of sustainable development rather than solely an object of preservation.

VOV.VN - The “Cuc Phuong Highland 2026” Cultural and Sports Festival opened on April 17 in Cuc Phuong commune, Ninh Binh province, drawing a large number of delegates, local residents and visitors.

A solemn incense offering ceremony was held on April 17 (the first day of the third lunar month of 2026) at the Hung Kings Temple historical relic site in Hy Cuong commune, Phu Tho province, marking the opening of the Hung Kings Commemoration Festival and the Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week 2026.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam–Japan Cultural Festival and Japan Job Fair 2026 took place at Dong A University in Da Nang city on April 17, attracting more than 4,000 students and offering a dynamic platform for cultural exchange and international career engagement.

The exhibition “Coi nguon – Origine” by Vietnamese-origin painter Van Guillemin opened on April 16 at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi, offering visitors a contemplative artistic experience.

The digitalisation of cultural heritage is emerging as a powerful tool to “awaken” collective memory while unlocking new resources for development, as Vietnam accelerates national digital transformation under Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo.

VOV.VN - Linking the promotion of Vietnamese goods with community-based cultural activities appears to be emerging as a new approach in Canada, contributing to putting into practice a directive issued on April 3, 2026 by the Prime Minister on mobilizing overseas Vietnamese to introduce products and develop distribution channels for Vietnamese goods abroad.