In recent years, Ho Chi Minh City has emerged as a priority stop for major shows, concerts and festivals, drawing strong public interest.
The programme is expected to enhance the quality of the heritage destination while offering the public a novel and engaging approach to exploring the millennium-old cultural legacy.
Located at the highest point on the summit of Ba Den Mountain, the Konagamana Buddha Statue is cast in red copper and finished with 24k gold gilding. The statue stands 7.2 metres tall, depicting the Buddha seated in full lotus posture on a lotus pedestal set amid Udumbara Lake, shimmering with golden lotus blossoms. The Buddha’s right hand forms a teaching mudra, symbolising the period of preaching in the Buddha’s life, while the left hand holds a fig fruit an image associated with the path to awakening beneath the Udumbara (stands for fig) tree.
Major urban centres are already seeing massive crowds as streets have been transformed into colourful corridors of light. This year, the focus in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has shifted toward immersive cultural experiences that blend tradition with modern innovation.
With the governmetn's determination, coordinated efforts of sectors, dynamic local implementation and active engagement from businesses, Vietnam's tourism is poised to accelerate, make breakthroughs and grow sustainably, moving toward becoming a a key economic pillar and enhancing the country’s position on the global tourism map
The Vietnam futsal team will begin training on January 2, 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. Under the guidance of Argentine coach Diego Giustozzi, the team will enter a crucial intensive preparation phase with a high training workload, aiming to reach peak form ahead of Asia’s premier futsal tournament.
The race aims to promote sailing in the city while highlighting Can Tho’s distinctive river-based culture. It also created a vibrant sporting atmosphere, contributing to the development of water-based sports movements and the effective utilisation of the city’s urban waterways, thereby enriching Can Tho’s range of distinctive tourism products.
Overall, Xu Wenqiang won the championship, Nguyen Thanh Bao finished second, Hua Chenhao placed third, and Wang Jiarui ranked fourth.
Hue steps onto the global stage as CNN spotlights its heritage and culture, drawing millions of viewers worldwide.
Nguyen Hoang Duc of Ninh Binh FC was voted best player of 2025 and received his third Golden Ball statue at an awarding ceremony in HCM City on December 26.
Finishing third overall with 278 medals (87 gold, 81 silver and 110 bronze), Vietnam has many reasons to be proud, as a new generation of athletes has truly come of age and is ready to shoulder national aspirations.
He emphasised that the sector must cultivate an advanced Vietnamese culture rich in national identity, promote well-rounded human development, and foster a humane, civilised, and modern cultural environment, ensuring that culture permeates society and serves as both a strong spiritual foundation and an internal driver of development.
In the GM category, Vidyarthi Vyom of the US claimed the championship title. The silver medal went to Ravi Teja S. of India, while the bronze was awarded to Daniel Quizon of the Philippines.
Lan Ngoai village, nestled in the heart of Pu Luong Nature Reserve in the central province of Thanh Hoa, is dedicated to preserving and promoting its traditional brocade weaving. Here, Thai ethnic minority women keep alive the art of creating unique patterns that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the region.
After more than 20 years of organisation, the Hoi An – Japan Cultural Exchange has become a strong bridge connecting the two nations, helping to enhance mutual understanding, trust, and affection between their people.
The digital exhibition employs digital projection, lighting, interactive elements and multimedia technologies to vividly and evocatively narrate stories of Hanoi's history, memories and cultural life, while marking an experimental advance in preserving and spreading the capital’s cultural heritage.
The event aims to encourage patriotic emulation, inspire patriotism and solidarity, and promote reform, creativity, and labour productivity improvement to help realise socio-economic tasks and the Resolution of the coming 14th National Party Congress.
Featuring more than 230 historical photographs and valuable archival images, the exhibition vividly retraces President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary life while reflecting a special and memorable period in Vietnam–China relations.
The festive mood is everywhere as families and businesses shop for decorations, adorn homes and storefronts, and exchange gifts to usher in a merry Christmas season.
From dazzling festive lights and meticulously crafted Nativity scenes to streams of people gathering at religious venues, Hue city is welcoming a Christmas season marked by peace, warmth, sharing and a strong sense of community.