The 9th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon has been officially launched to promote the role of sports in connecting communities and expand opportunities for participation in physical activity in line with international standards to meet the diverse needs of domestic and international runners.
The Vietnam Culture Digital Map Platform (CMAP) is expected to bring cultural heritage and activities closer to the public, encouraging people, particularly young people, to explore and share their love for Vietnamese culture, homeland and country, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh has said.
Vice Chairwoman of the Quang Ninh municipal People's Committee Vu Thi Mai Anh received Jonathan Wallace Baker, UNESCO Representative to Vietnam, on October 29 to discuss cooperation in digital transformation, heritage management and sustainable development.
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Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW of the Politburo highlights Vietnamese culture as a vital internal resource that shapes national identity and mettle, with corporate culture emerging as a key driver of competitiveness and sustainable development of businesses and, more broadly, for the national economy.
Bai Tu Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh has been named in the list of “7 Wonders of Southeast Asia for 2026” by Condé Nast Traveller.
Nearly 17,000 people took part in the 2026 Olympic Run Day for public health and national security in Hanoi on March 22, marking the largest edition of the event to date.
The central city of Da Nang continues to gain global recognition as Hoi An has been named among “The 51 most beautiful places in the world” by British magazine Time Out, while Da Nang International Airport has, for the third consecutive year, secured a place in the world’s Top 100 airports by Skytrax.
A special cultural event titled “Cinema Night – Bridge of Light” was held on March 16 (local time) at the Club de l’Étoile Cinéma in central Paris, bringing together members of the Vietnamese community and international film lovers.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening ceremony of the Ban Flower (Bauhinia) Festival 2026 in Dien Bien province on March 8 evening, during which he urged the locality to turn tourism into a key driver of growth for both the province and the wider Northwestern region.
In the global tourism landscape, where cuisine is increasingly emerging as a distinctive “language” for countries to shape their image and attract visitors, Vietnam—with its rich and distinctive culinary heritage—has a strong opportunity to transform gastronomy into a national asset.
The Vietnam U20 women’s national team has gathered at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre (VYF) in Hanoi to gear up for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Finals, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).
The 2026 Huong Pagoda Festival officially opened on February 22, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, in Huong Son commune, Hanoi.
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on February 7 held the programme “Diplomatic Families Celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year of the Horse” for families of consuls general from various countries in the city, featuring a wide range of distinctive Vietnamese traditional cultural activities.
UNESCO highly welcomes the vision reflected in the Politburo’s Resolution 80-NQ/TW, stated UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker, stressing that by positioning culture as a core resource and a pillar for development, Vietnam is clearly placing people, values, and identity at the heart of its long-term national strategy.
As one of Vietnam's primary tourism regions, the Mekong Delta is pivoting toward a sustainable future centred on green tourism, environmental protection, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has approved the submission of the scientific dossier on the Oc Eo – Ba The archaeological site in southern An Giang province to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for consideration and inclusion on the world heritage list.
Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac capped a landmark AFC U23 Asian Cup for Vietnam by claiming the tournament’s top scorer award, as the team finished third for their second-best result in the competition’s history.
An exhibition space that recounts the story of pho from a socio-historical perspective, blending documentary films, artefacts and installation art. (Photo: thethaovanhoa.vn)
In a highly dramatic 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinal match in the very early morning of January 17, the Vietnam U23 national team defeated their opponents from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the first time, winning by a narrow 3–2 scoreline after 120 minutes of play to secure a place in the semifinals.
"Mua Do" (Red Rain), directed by Meritorious Artist Dang Thai Huyen and produced by the People’s Army Cinema, won the Golden Kite Award for feature film at the 2025 Golden Kite Awards ceremony held on January 15 in Hanoi.
Vietnam stunned hosts Saudi Arabia with a 1-0 win in a match on late January 12 (Hanoi time) to top Group A, advancing to the U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals.
The northeastern mountainous province of Lang Son and Hoi An ward in the central city of Da Nang have marked a positive start to their tourism activities in 2026 by welcoming the first international tourist delegations of the year.
The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, held earlier this month in Thailand, marked a historic milestone for Vietnamese sports, reflecting a comprehensive transformation in both strategy and competitive outlook.
The 9th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon has been officially launched to promote the role of sports in connecting communities and expand opportunities for participation in physical activity in line with international standards to meet the diverse needs of domestic and international runners.
