Dien Bien Phu city in Dien Bien province has become known as an emerging tourism centre of Vietnam’s Northwest region, boasting strengths in historical and cultural tourism, eco-tourism, exploration of natural landscapes, and resort, entertainment, and healthcare tourism.
The Dien Bien Phu Victory continues to inspire oppressed peoples worldwide to fight for independence and freedom. Seventy years on, this shining milestone of the Vietnamese people retains its timeless significance and remains a radiant symbol in the liberation movements. Such assessments have been the focal point of media attention in many countries in recent days.
A grand ceremony and parade took place at the stadium of the northwestern province of Dien Bien in the morning of May 7, marking the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024).
A ceremony and parade marking the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory, a victory for the Vietnamese people and army in their nine-year resistance war against French colonialists and leading to the Geneva Accords returning peace to Indochina, took place on May 7, 2024 in Dien Bien province.
The ceremony was a critically important political event designed to promote the country’s patriotic and revolutionary traditions.
The Temple of Dien Bien Phu Martyrs in the city of Dien Bien Phu boasts unique architecture, with every detail bearing special historical, cultural, and spiritual significance.
The northern province of Bac Ninh is home to over 390,000 ethnic minority people, comprising more than 11% of the local population. Seven main groups, namely Nung, Tay, San Diu, Hoa, Cao Lan, San Chi, and Dao, make up nearly 98% of ethnic minorities, each contributing distinctive clothing, customs, and vibrant cultural diversity to the region.
State President Luong Cuong hosted a welcome ceremony for King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam on the afternoon of November 12 at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi.
The King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, will pay an official visit to Vietnam from November 12-13. The visit will be made at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong. Forty-five years after establishing diplomatic relations (August 9, 1980 – August 9, 2025), Vietnam and Jordan have maintained friendship and bilateral cooperation across various fields, and consistently supported each other at regional and international forums.
Angola was among the first African countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam after gaining independence on November 12, 1975. Over the past 50 years, the two countries have sustained traditional friendship and robust cooperation across multiple channels, including party, government, parliamentary, and people-to-people exchanges.
The traditional New Year celebration of the Ha Nhi ethnic group in Thu Lum border commune, northern Lai Chau province, falls in mid-November each year - a time locals see as a well-earned break after a year of hard work.
The Thai ethnic group’s traditional method of storing rice after harvest in wooden granaries reflects distinctive cultural heritage and highlights the richness of indigenous knowledge.
Simultaneous groundbreaking ceremonies were held for inter-level boarding schools in land border communes across the country at 9 am on November 9. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the main ceremony at the site of the Yen Khuong Primary and Secondary Boarding School in Thanh Hoa province.
The Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son-Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes is a serial heritage site comprising 12 monuments and relic clusters across Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh and Hai Phong, covering a total area of 525.75 hectares.
When the cockscomb flower bloom on the hillsides, the Cong ethnic people in Nam Ke commune, Dien Bien province, joyfully celebrate their traditional festival, also known as the cockscomb flower festival. The occasion is a time for family reunions and festive gatherings, helping preserve and spread the unique cultural values and strong community spirit of the Cong people in Vietnam’s westernmost region.
Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central provinces on the evening and night of November 6, causing widespread damage. With winds reaching levels 10–11 and gusts above level 12, accompanied by heavy rain, the storm tore roofs off hundreds of houses, flooded many roads, uprooted trees and power poles, disrupted traffic, and caused large-scale power outages.
The Ngo boat race, held as part of the Ok Om Bok Festival, is a long-standing and distinctive cultural tradition of the Khmer people. It fosters a joyful, united spirit among ethnic communities across the Mekong Delta.
The Ok Om Bok Festival, also known as the Moon Worshipping Ceremony, is a traditional festival of the Khmer people. It is held on the full moon night of the tenth lunar month at pagodas, in households, or in open spaces, to express gratitude to the Moon God who, according to Khmer belief, protects crops, ensures favourable weather, and brings fruitfulness and prosperity to villagers.
The Autumn Fair 2025, held from October 25 to November 4, at the National Exhibition Centre in Hanoi, has become a major trade event where green enterprises and environmentally friendly products are prioritised and recognised as benchmarks for high-quality goods.
Despite low incomes and increasing mechanisation pressure, artisans in My Nghiep village, Khanh Hoa province, remain committed to their traditional weaving looms.
Water levels in rivers, especially the Vu Gia – Thu Bon system, are rising rapidly. The inflow has inundated downstream and low-lying areas along the rivers, causing localised flooding and traffic disruption. Residents in Da Nang are now facing the risk of successive floods.
As floodwaters receded, foreigners and residents in Hoi An ancient town are rolling up their sleeves to clean up after days of heavy rain and flooding.
The food festival named “Autumn Delights”, held in the outdoor area of Autumn Fair 2025 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (Dong Anh commune, Hanoi), features booths showcasing specialties and culinary treasures from across Vietnam. The festival presents a panoramic view of Vietnam’s rich culinary heritage. Visitors not only enjoy the diverse dishes but also savour the spirit of the streets, the warmth of rural life, and the cultural identity of the Vietnamese people.
Tens of thousands of visitors flocked to the Vietnam Golden Autumn Fair 2025 over the weekend for sightseeing and shopping.
Party General Secretary To Lam on November 2 visited and presented gifts to residents in the central city of Hue, who have been severely affected by the recent flooding.
As floodwaters recede, military units across Da Nang have been mobilised to assist residents in clearing mud and debris, disinfecting and decontaminating residential areas, schools, markets and public spaces. Their efforts aim to prevent disease outbreaks and help local communities quickly return to normal life while ensuring environmental hygiene.
