International arrivals to Hanoi in February reached approximately 680,800 in February, marking a 16.2% increase compared to the same month in 2025, while domestic visitors totaled around 2.5 million, up 32.3%. Total tourism revenue was estimated at 12.39 trillion VND (476 million USD), a rise of 24.8%.

Over the past 10 editions, with diverse and practical activities, the festival has affirmed its important role in enhancing cultural exchanges, boosting trade, investment and tourism promotion, and strengthening friendship and mutual understanding, according to Pham Dut Diem, Director of the municipal Department of External Relations.

Highlighting the new stature of the heritage site, a provincial leader said the festival is not merely the opening ritual of a new festive season, but also an affirmation of Yen Tu’s position on the world cultural heritage map.

As Vietnam implements its Sports Development Strategy to 2030 with a vision to 2045, the focus is not only on sustaining mass participation but also on improving quality and competitive achievements globally.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has published a message welcoming Vietnam’s Resolution 80 on the development of culture.

In Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture, the Politburo affirms that developing culture and people constitutes the foundation, a vital endogenous resource, a powerful driving force, a pillar, and a regulatory system for the country’s rapid and sustainable development.

Beyond its charitable significance, the programme also aims to introduce domestic and international visitors to the unique cultural values of Vietnam’s traditional Tet, while raising public awareness, particularly among younger generations, of the responsibility to preserve and promote the cultural identities of Vietnam’s ethnic groups.

A notable new attraction is the Pho (rice noodle soup) Museum in Ben Thanh ward, which officially opened in mid-January. As the country’s first museum dedicated to culinary heritage, it is designed to preserve, develop and spread the values of Vietnamese cuisine to both domestic and international visitors.

The first international short documentary film festival dedicated exclusively to Vietnamese culture, titled Viet Culture in Motion, has been launched by ART SPACE, a France-based association for cultural development promotion.

Vietnam–China relations have continued to develop in a comprehensive and substantive manner, delivering tangible benefits to the people of both countries, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei said at a press briefing in Hanoi.

PSNews - Nestled at the confluence of the Bassac River, Chau Phong commune in An Giang remains a living repository of the distinctive cultural traditions of the Cham people—an ethnic community with a long-standing presence in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Among its most compelling attractions is the centuries-old craft of brocade weaving, a cultural hallmark that continues to draw visitors eager to experience an authentic craft village.

The influx of international visitors in 2025 offers a rare window of opportunity for Vietnam’s tourism sector. The pressing task now is to enhance service quality and diversify products so that visitors stay longer and generate higher economic value.

Modern tools have made it easier for the conservation and promotion of local cultural assets, helping build a dynamic and competitive cultural industry.

The delegation aims to bring home from 91 to 110 gold medals, striving to maintain a position among the top performers at the Games.

Located in one of Vietnam’s most flood-prone corridors, Hue and Hoi An have long coped with seasonal inundation, but the rapid degradation of ancient buildings amid more intense and erratic weather demands a fundamental rethink of preservation strategies.

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the PVF Stadium, part of the PVF Youth Football Training Center complex, on the morning of October 19, 2025, in Hung Yen province.