The initiative brought together eight leading Vietnamese chefs and culinary experts, who introduced pho and other traditional dishes at eight destinations – Prague, Warsaw, Trnava, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest, Bochum and Berlin. Each stop celebrated a different facet of Vietnam's culinary heritage while fostering professional exchanges and discussions on the future of Vietnamese cuisine.
The booth of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong has attracted considerable attention with a vibrant display featuring traditional conical hats painted with Vietnamese landscapes, red lanterns and large images of popular destinations such as Ha Long Bay, Sa Pa, Hue and Da Nang.
Hanoi will host its inaugural International Martial Arts Festival from August 7–9 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and other venues across the capital, bringing together thousands of martial arts practitioners from Vietnam and overseas.
As Vietnam's digital transformation continues, technology is opening new avenues for religious communities to share their teachings more quickly, more broadly and with more diverse audiences than ever before. Yet these opportunities also bring responsibilities: safeguarding the authenticity of religious teachings, cultivating a healthy and trustworthy digital environment, and equipping religious communities with the digital literacy needed to navigate the online world responsibly.
Drawing on Party General Secretary and State President To Lam's detailed and practical guidance, artists and researchers voiced confidence that Vietnamese culture will undergo a sharp transformation and truly become both a spiritual foundation and a key driver of sustainable development in the new era.
The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported that the manufacturing and processing sector remained the principal driver of economic growth, accounting for 33.07% of the economy's total value-added growth during the first six months of the year.
Addressing a seminar on restructuring capital mobilisation channels hosted by the Finance and Investment newspaper on July 15, Bui Hoang Hai, Vice Chairman of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), said the domestic economy continues to face considerable external challenges in 2026, including the effects from the Middle East conflict.
Economists at United Overseas Bank (UOB), a Singapore-based multinational bank, said Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 8.39% in the second quarter of 2026, from 7.94% in the first quarter. As a result, economic growth for the first half of the year reached 8.18%, keeping Vietnam at the top among ASEAN economies.
Jonathan Wallace Baker, UNESCO representative to Vietnam, confirmed that UNESCO stands ready to work alongside the culture ministry throughout the planning and implementation of the Photography City project, helping identify effective solutions to ensure its success.
Tourism experts said integrating local heritage and cultural identity into hotels, homestays and other lodging facilities can enhance visitor experiences while creating greater value for local communities.
After more than 800 years, the towers have suffered damage from weather, time and plant growth. In late 2025, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched a restoration project worth more than 90 billion VND (3.4 million USD). Scheduled to last 10 months, the project now sees 40% of its workload completed.
In Hanoi, many historical and cultural landmarks have successfully enhanced their value through creative artistic activities. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel regularly hosts historical re-enactments, exhibitions and cultural experiences, while popular night tours at Hoa Lo Prison relic site demonstrate the effectiveness of storytelling through the combination of sound, light and performance.
The DIFF 2026 festival has been one of the most successful editions in its history. Over the past weeks, hundreds of thousands of visitors have flocked to Da Nang to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere.
Vietnamese dancesport athlete Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen's achievement underlined not only her personal development, but also the growing presence of Vietnamese dancesport at elite international competitions.
The gold medal came a day after the Vietnamese veteran won bronze in the women’s jianshu event, meaning she completed the tournament with medals in both of her signature disciplines.
The display is built around four themes of royal authority, court rituals and order, craftsmanship and artistic excellence, and the enduring splendor of a golden era.
In a first, every major commercial cinema chain in the country will join in, offering free screenings as a massive salute to the nation’s fallen and its veterans.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People's Committee and head of the festival's organising committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi said that after many editions, the festival has become one of the city's signature external affairs events, helping reinforce the increasingly close partnership between Da Nang and Japanese localities and partners.
More than a food showcase, the programme combines live cooking demonstrations, cultural talks, chef-to-chef exchanges, and business networking to strengthen the global profile of Vietnamese cuisine and promote deeper international connections through gastronomy.
The Grand Esports 2026 officially opened in Hanoi on July 9, demonstrating that esports has entered a new stage of development and is increasingly recognised as an important part of Vietnam's national sports strategy, cultural industries and digital economy.
The combination of a transparent legal framework, a comprehensive digitisation strategy and an internationally qualified workforce will provide a solid foundation for preserving, utilising and disseminating the value of Vietnam’s documentary heritage, enabling the nation’s collective memory to be passed on sustainably to future generations.
The club currently has nearly 50 members aged from seven to over 70, with regular training sessions held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, alongside extended weekend classes for both children and adults. The classes are led by a father-and-daughter team, assisted by between two and six instructors depending on the session.
As one of the region's premier karate competitions under the Asian Karate Federation's high-performance competition system, the tournament is expected to showcase high standard performances.
This is the first trail running race to be held on Con Dao, and it will be broadcast live across all HTV channels and digital platforms.
Vietnam possesses a wealth of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, with tens of thousands of historical and cultural sites nationwide. Experts believe that, supported by digital technologies, these resources can become a major driver of culture, tourism, education and creative industries.
Experts said that with market-oriented development, improved functionality, stronger storytelling and greater involvement from designers, businesses and market-connecting organisations, souvenirs could become a bridge linking Vietnam with the world while contributing to the growth of cultural industries and the creative economy.
Jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy and community in Slovakia, the annual event showcased Vietnam's rich cultural heritage while promoting people-to-people exchanges and strengthening friendship between the two countries.
It will be the first time that MMA has been included in the continental games, which are organised every four years.
