The 18th Cong hien (Devotion) Awards by the Vietnam News Agency’s The Thao & Van Hoa (Sport and Culture) newspaper will announce winners at a ceremony held at the Hanoi Opera House on March 27 evening.

A train route named “Central Heritage Connection” linking Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue and nearby Da Nang city was put into operation on March 26.

Jet ski racer Rashid Al-Mulla from Saudi Arabia has won his appeal against the results posted by the judges for the second of the Freestyle Motos at the Grand Prix of Binh Dinh -Vietnam in Quy Nhon, under the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship, on March 24 and won back the gold cup in the event.

Hanoi's culinary scene not only captivates tourists from far and wide but also wins over many world leaders. Many dishes have been honoured by foreign travel guides, and included in travel handbooks for visitors to Hanoi.

The Vietnamese Association in Macau has for the first time joined the 2024 Macau International Parade held by the local Cultural Affairs Bureau on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Macau's return to China.

Binh Dinh is hosting the Amazing Binh Dinh Fest in Quy Nhon city with the highlight being the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship (from March 22-24) and UIM F1H20 World Championship Grand Prix of Binh Dinh (from March 29-31), which is a great chance for the south-central locality to attract tourists.

Vietnam FesTrival Binh Thuan 2024, a triathlon competition, was held in in the central province of Binh Thuan on March 24, drawing nearly 500 athletes from 19 countries.

The UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship 2024 wrapped up in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh on March 24 after three days of competitions with impressive results.

Vietnamese drama and romance movie “Mai” has become the highest grossing Vietnamese film of all time after generating a staggering 520 billion VND (20.9 million USD) at the local box office.

Localities nationwide are working to boost awareness and capacity within the community to preserve and promote the unique values of Vietnamese festivals, creating a ripple effect of local cultural values both domestically and internationally.

The Danang International Marathon was held in the central coastal city of Da Nang on March 24, attracting over 9,000 athletes, including nearly 1,800 foreigners from 60 countries and territories.

Runners from nationwide will be competing in the Kon Chu Rang Half Marathon, held in a UNESCO-recognised world biosphere reserve, in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on May 12, calling for donations to support conservation activities and poor families in the region.

Vegetarian pho is a traditional and nutritious dish made from ingredients such as mushrooms, greens, and roots. When visiting the capital Hanoi, fans of vegetarian food can indulge themselves in a unique way with a bowl of vegetarian pho.

Over 2,200 runners from 38 countries and territories joined the Vietnam Ultra Marathon (VUM) 2024, which was organised for the first time on March 23 in Mai Chau district, the northern province of Hoa Binh.