Tourists can explore northern Vietnam heritage by train for just $7.7
Travel 16:24 11/10/2026Local and international visitors can enjoy traditional Then singing, the sounds of the handmade gourd lute, called Dan Tinh, tea tasting, and local delicacies on a heritage train journey from Hanoi to Thai Nguyen Province, located in northern Vietnam, for an expected return fare of just VND 200,000 (US$7.7).
Vietnamese, foreigners in traditional costumes bring Hanoi streets to life
Vietnam Life 12:37 04/10/2026The streets around Hoan Kiem Lake came alive on Saturday evening as Vietnamese residents and international visitors in traditional dress joined the ‘Colors of Five Continents’ street festival, creating a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity in the heart of Hanoi.
World Culture Festival brings vibrant global showcase to Hanoi
Vietnam News 16:47 28/09/2026The second Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi 2026, scheduled for October 1-4, will bring together representatives from 50 countries and international organisations, offering a diverse programme spanning arts, cinema, fashion, cuisine, technology and heritage-inspired creativity.
Vietnam's Tay Ninh brings best of local produce to Ba Den Mountain festival
Economy 20:45 22/09/2026Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam, on Tuesday opened its first festival of typical agricultural products, bringing together 250 booths representing 96 communes and wards for five days at the foot of Ba Den Mountain.
Handmade lanterns still glow in Ho Chi Minh City despite factory-made rivals
Ho Chi Minh City 16:58 02/09/2026As cheap, mass-produced lanterns flood the market, artisans in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phu Binh lantern village are still working long hours by hand, hoping to preserve a craft closely tied to Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
Vietnam’s largest hot-air balloon steals the show in Ca Mau
Vietnam News 10:05 31/08/2026Vietnam’s southernmost province of Ca Mau drew thousands of visitors over the weekend as 34 hot-air balloons filled the sky, with the country’s largest balloon emerging as the festival’s main attraction.
GBA Oktoberfest deepens Vietnam-Germany friendship
Vietnam News 16:02 22/08/2026GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2026 in Da Nang will recreate a lively Bavarian atmosphere with performances by German-Austrian band O’zapft, traditional German cuisine prepared by experienced chefs, imported German beers and a range of non-alcoholic beverages.
Summer shade: Ghosts, festivals, and the art of slowing down - the shared future of Asia and Japan
World 14:20 19/08/2026As the mercury rises to a scorching 38°C on the bustling streets of Tokyo, a city known for its incessant pace, an unlikely event occurs: the Japanese begin to slow down.
Japan and Southeast Asia: Deepening trust and strengthening people-to-people exchanges
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Enjoy Danang Festival opens with dazzling experiences
Travel 17:29 24/07/2026The Da Nang City administration kicked off the 2026 Enjoy Danang Festival on Thursday evening at East Sea Park, launching a four-day celebration of culture, tourism, and entertainment across the central Vietnamese city’s beaches and public spaces.
Thousands join Summer Tourism Festival opening in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Travel 15:45 21/06/2026Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to Quy Nhon Ward in Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam on Saturday for the vibrant opening night of the province’s 2026 Summer Tourism Festival, marking the start of a season filled with cultural, sports, and tourism activities.
Giant kites fill Quy Nhon sky in south-central Vietnam
Travel 18:25 20/06/2026Hundreds of giant kites in a dazzling array of shapes and colors have transformed the skyline above Quy Nhon Beach in Gia Lai Province, south-central Vietnam, creating a spectacular visual display during the 2026 Quy Nhon Artistic Kite Festival.
