UN adopts Vietnam’s proposal on cultural initiative
Vietnam News 14:17 05/09/2026The United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution designating 2027-36 as the 'International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development,' an initiative proposed and championed by Vietnam.
Vietnam’s ‘orange economy’ seen as new growth engine: Indian consul general
Economy 13:39 18/08/2026Vietnam could turn its “orange economy” — its cultural and creative industries — into a new source of growth while strengthening the country’s soft power, Indian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Vipra Pandey said.
Hanoi already Vietnam’s jazz center, artists say
Vietnam News 13:53 13/08/2026Veteran jazz musician Quyen Van Minh and composer Duong Cam have described Hanoi as Vietnam’s jazz hub, citing its long-established jazz scene, dedicated venues, and growing pool of young musicians.
Vietnam’s digital heritage dilemma: Who stores the data, and who controls it?
In-Depth 16:02 01/08/2026As Vietnam expands the digitization of its cultural heritage and develops digital museums, libraries and cultural databases, concerns are growing over where the resulting data is stored, how it is used and whether the country can retain long-term control.
Mistakes that would hinder expats’ success in Vietnam
Expat Life 12:18 14/01/2026Vietnam was ranked among the top five most loved destinations for foreigners in the Expat Insider 2025 survey by InterNations. This is great news not only for us Vietnamese but also a warm invitation to the global community.
Politburo designates November 24 as ‘Vietnam Culture Day,’ a paid public holiday
Vietnam News 19:49 13/01/2026Vietnam's Party General Secretary To Lam has signed Resolution No. 80 of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture, designating November 24 each year as ‘Vietnam Culture Day,’ to be observed as a paid public holiday.
First world culture festival in Hanoi unites nations, supports flood victims
Vietnam News 15:54 11/10/2025Nearly 50 countries from five continents have been gathering in the heart of Hanoi for the first-ever Cultures of the World Festival, held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, under the theme “Connection - Sharing - Spreading Love.’
Tradition reimagined for a digital future
Vietnam News 17:00 30/09/2025Associate Professor (AP) Donna Cleveland, Dean of School of Communication & Design at RMIT Vietnam, believes the country is poised to become a global leader in preserving living culture through innovation, if it chooses the right path now.
South Korea turns to culture in search of next fillip for growth
World 11:01 22/08/2025South Korean entertainment companies riding the Korean Wave, or Hallyu, are scrambling to widen their global reach as Asia's fourth-largest economy bets on cultural exports at a time of growing protectionist barriers for traditional manufacturers.
Vietnamese culture fest brings buzz to Moscow's Red Square
Travel 14:45 27/07/2025In the heart of the iconic Red Square in Moscow, Russia, a slice of Vietnam has taken root, with a miniature of Vietnamese bamboo as a highlight, as the Vietnamese Culture Festival is taking place, treating Russian locals and international tourists to a vibrant celebration of heritage, cuisine, and artistry.
Vietnamese culture, cuisine shine in heart of Warsaw
Travel 09:31 24/06/2025Warsaw, the capital of Poland, came alive with the vibrant colors, flavors, and rhythms of Vietnam on Sunday (local time) as the Vietnamese Tourism and Culture Festival opened, featuring art performances and iconic Vietnamese dishes such as ‘pho,’ ‘nem ran’ (fried spring rolls), and iced coffee.
Dawn of Vietnam’s entertainment industry
In-Depth 17:29 18/05/2025The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism being tasked with developing a proposal for the entertainment industry in Vietnam, to be submitted to the prime minister in May, marks a significant milestone akin to the dawn of this industry in the country.
