Vietnam’s tourism map features many vibrant destinations with modern and lively experiences. Yet amid that trend, Hue is choosing a different path - slower, quieter and deeper. Beyond being a land of heritage, Hue is gradually shaping itself into a destination for meditation, spiritual and healing tourism.
A series of famtrip programmes organised in May reflects the capital city’s more market-oriented approach and efforts to implement the Government’s Resolution 82/NQ-CP on tourism recovery and sustainable development.
The heritage train offers passengers not only a means of transport, but also a sense of connection linking destinations across central Vietnam, tourism with transport, and nostalgic memories with contemporary experiences. While older travellers are reminded of journeys from decades ago, younger passengers and international visitors are discovering a greener, culture-rich way to explore the region.
Rather than rushing to “check in” at as many attractions as possible, slow travel allows visitors to immerse themselves in local life. Travellers may spend time wandering through a highland market, learning to cook a traditional dish, cycling around a coastal fishing village, or simply enjoying the tranquil rhythm of life in the countryside.
Alongside the development of historical and community-based tourism, Dien Bien province has recently been promoting agricultural tourism as a promising new direction.
At the Octagonal House by Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, a community art programme has brought residents and visitors a vibrant cultural experience in the heart of the capital.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam has affirmed that technology cooperation is set to become a major pillar of relations between Vietnam and Singapore in the coming period.
One of the highlights of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s on-going visit to Singapore is his participation in and keynote policy speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue. This is set to mark the first time a Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President will attend and deliver a major address at a multilateral regional security forum.
From heritage preservation to cultural industry development, Hanoi is tapping into its cultural strengths for sustainable growth. As a land famed for its traditional crafts, the Vietnamese capital continues to cement its place on the global creative and cultural map, with four craft villages now joining the World Crafts Cities Network.
After more than 10 months of restoration, a century-old Teochew heritage complex in Ho Chi Minh City has officially reopened. The reopening marks the revival of a historic architectural heritage site while preserving the traditions and cultural identity of the city’s Teochew Chinese community.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended the Thailand – Vietnam Business Forum 2026 in Bangkok on May 28 afternoon, alongside Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, senior officials from both countries and representatives of nearly 700 Vietnamese and Thai businesses.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with the press on May 28 in Bangkok to announce the results of their talks.
An official welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation was held at the Thai Government House in Bangkok on the morning of May 28. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his spouse presided over the ceremony.
At present, many fruits in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding localities are entering peak harvest season. However, as supply rises sharply while consumption remains slow and exports face difficulties, agricultural product prices have continued to fall significantly, placing heavy pressure on farmers. In this context, production-market linkages are seen as an effective solution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) currently contributes more than 20 percent of Vietnam’s GDP and accounts for up to 70 percent of the country’s total export turnover, making it an important driving force for economic restructuring. In the current context, Vietnam’s requirement for foreign investment is to attract high-quality capital flows associated with technology cooperation and the creation of sustainable production ecosystems.
What began as a passion for collecting wild orchids has now become a high-income industry for many growers in Bao Loc in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong. Orchid farmers are also transforming their cultivation methods by applying technology to preserve rare species and create products that better meet market demand.
Nearly 20 Vietnamese firms have recently joined the Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany, one of the world’s leading industrial technology fairs.
Following their activities in Udon Thani province, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok on May 27 afternoon, continuing their official visit to Thailand.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, on May 27 offered incense and flowers in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Udon Thani, as part of his three-day official visit to Thailand.
The Ministry of Science and Technology has approved a programme on excellent basic research in the natural sciences, setting the goal for Vietnam to develop by 2030 at least one research direction that approaches the world’s top 5% in terms of scientific impact, rising to at least three such directions by 2035.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of the country are scheduled to pay a state visit to the Philippines from May 31 to June 1.
Vietnam-Singapore ties have evolved into one of Southeast Asia’s most progressive partnerships ahead of the State visit by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to Singapore from May 29-31.
Ho Chi Minh City Police on May 26 announced the results of an investigation into a fatal shooting that took place on May 21 in Ben Thanh ward, leaving one person dead and another seriously injured.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 26 urged the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho to explore special and breakthrough policies and mechanisms to promote its comprehensive development, and pilot investment in several emerging and high-potential sectors.
