The “Tremplin pour le Vietnam” (Springboard to Vietnam) project - a collaboration between France's Paul-Valery Montpellier III University and the University of Languages and International Studies (ULIS) - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has affirmed its role as a bridge to connect French young people with Vietnamese culture and language.

VOV.VN - The Japanese Doll exhibition will take place in Hanoi on October 3 as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.

The Vietnam Cuisine Culture Association (VCCA) is working to develop a national online cuisine map with a view to introducing Vietnamese cuisine quintessence to the world through helping those who want to explore the country's food.

Hanoi plans to host more international music festivals, reinforcing its brand as a UNESCO Creative City.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is a culturally diverse country that is home to 54 ethnic groups, making it a magnet for many foreigners including Mark Rapoport, an American antique researcher and collector.

The Vietnam Phở Festival 2023 is going international, and it has chosen Japan as its first destination.

The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh held the third Vietnam – Japan cultural exchange programme at Tra Vinh University on September 29.

The Vietnam Culinary Culture Association (VCCA) presented certificates in recognition of 121 typical Vietnamese dishes in the first phase of the project “Building and developing Vietnamese culinary culture into a national brand” and announced its second phase in 2023 at a ceremony in Hanoi on September 29.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Hungary in Hanoi is due to organise a Hungarian folk jazz fusion concert at the Hang Buom Culture and Arts Center on October 4.

The important role of artisans in the preservation and upholding of intangible cultural heritage values in Hanoi was highlighted at a seminar held by the municipal Department of Culture and Sports on September 27.