The 'Creative Meetup' programme in Hanoi showcases initiatives from the creative community across eight cultural industry sectors, celebrating creativity and innovative solutions within the creative community.
A representative of the Yoshine Melody Institute said that the event is not merely a competition, but a long-term music education journey, organised in a systematic and transparent manner, with academic standards and human values at its core.
Ha noted that the upcoming congress is also expected to improve institutions and infrastructure for cultural industries, intellectual property and the creative economy sector. These fields are not only drivers of identity-based economic growth but also key tools for strengthening soft power and projecting the national image in an increasingly interconnected world.
Artists from around the globe will take to the stage in Hanoi this month, blending improvisational storytelling and musicality to spark new worlds and a memorable experience.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung emphasised that the Vietnam–Laos relationship is a rare example in the world of pure, faithful and enduring friendship, tested by time and continuously strengthened year-on-year.
According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), by the end of November 2025, outstanding green credit was estimated at around 750 trillion VND (28.55 billion USD), with an average growth rate exceeding that of overall credit in the economy.
Traceability data are evolving into a critical layer of protection, helping exporters reduce tariff risks, shorten inspection times and strengthen proof of origin, thereby avoiding exclusion from formal distribution networks.
According to a report on recently released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development, the size of the market reached more than 7 quadrillion VND (about 266 billion USD) in 2025, up around 10% compared with 2024.
The Golden Star Warriors took the lead early with a penalty from Khuat Van Khang, but Marlen Murzakhmatov equalised before the break for Kyrgyzstan, before Khristiyan Brauzman scored an own goal that brought victory to Vietnam.
According to Hanoi Department of Tourism Director Dang Huong Giang, these innovative products not only diversify experiences but also demonstrate the city’s adaptability to modern trends, contributing to improved visitor satisfaction and reinforcing Hanoi’s creative and forward-looking spirit.
As science and technology advance rapidly, the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre was asked to accelerate the digitisation of documents, drawings, images and artefacts, build a unified database of monuments, and apply 3D, VR and AR technologies in research, exhibitions, and heritage interpretation.
After opening their campaign with a 0–1 defeat to Saudi Arabia U23 — a match in which they were reduced to 10 men from the 34th minute following Arsen Sharshenbekov’s red card — Kyrgyzstan U23 head into the meeting with Vietnam under heavy pressure. Another defeat would likely see coach Edmar Lacerda’s side eliminated early from the tournament.
A representative of the Vietnam Film Institute said the programme seeks to vividly and authentically recreate the arduous yet heroic journey of the Vietnamese people in the struggle for national liberation, reunification and the defence of the Fatherland.
“The Sorrow of War” novel by Bao Ninh has been removed from the list of 50 outstanding Vietnamese literary and performing arts works created since national reunification (April 30, 1975) as per the wishes of the author, and based on a review of the selection criteria.
The freshly listed heritages include the traditional folk knowledge of cultivating Hung Yen longan and processing its fruit in Hong Chau and Son Nam wards as well as in Tan Hung, Khoai Chau, Trieu Viet Vuong, and Tien Lu communes.
Vietnamese fighters will target championship honours when they compete at the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championships 2026 in China, aiming to build momentum and ranking points on the continental stage.
Addressing a ceremony to honour and reward coaches and athletes who achieved outstanding results at SEA Games 33 in Hanoi on January 7, Deputy Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Thu Ha stated that the municipal authorities have invested in world-class facilities, introduced support and reward policies for coaches and athletes, enabling them to train abroad, gain experience, and strengthen their competitiveness at international events.
The exhibition highlights decisive historical turning points, the Party’s leadership role, and the immense strength of the people, which together laid the foundation for the victories of the Vietnamese revolution.
Facing a higher-rated West Asian opponent, head coach Kim Sang-sik’s side played with confidence, pressing aggressively and maintaining a compact, disciplined shape from the opening minutes.
Football fans can watch the Vietnam–Jordan clash live on TV360, the entertainment platform of Viettel Telecom.
For many foreign diners, the charm of Hanoi’s street food lies in the seamless blend of tradition and modernity, where food is inseparable from the rhythm of daily life.
The activities aim to celebrate Vietnam’s diverse cultural identities, contribute to upholding traditional values, and foster exchange, solidarity, and mutual support among ethnic groups.
By 2045, the sector is slated to account for 9% of GDP. Export value is forecast to rise 7% annually through 2030 and 9% thereafter, while the number of cultural enterprises is expected to expand 10% per year on average.
In Sydney in particular, this passion is evident in the long queues in front of banh mi shops across the city, especially in areas such as Cabramatta, Marrickville and Ryde.
Over the past 80 years, the National Assembly has always been the highest representative body of the people and the highest organ of State power, standing alongside the nation through arduous yet glorious chapters of history - from the struggle for national independence and reunification to the cause of renewal, integration, and sustainable development.
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has given in-principle approval for the preparation of scientific dossiers on pho (rice noodle soup) and water puppetry, to be submitted to UNESCO for inclusion on its intangible cultural heritage list.
The Cinema Department of Vietnam has required Netflix to immediately remove the film “Shine on me” from its website and app within 24 hours from 9 p.m. on January 3, 2026, and to submit a report on the removal to the department by 10 p.m. on January 4./
The festival provides an opportunity for Mu Cang Chai to showcase and further promote its potential, strengths, natural beauty and distinctive cultural identity to visitors from within and beyond the province. Through this, the locality is gradually realising its aspiration to become a flagship tourism destination of the northwestern region.
