Hai Phong had the honour of welcoming the late President Ho Chi Minh on nine occasions. Hai Phong Railway Station holds a special place in that history, as the departure point for a special train that took him back to Hanoi on October 21, 1946.
The occasion marks Vietnam’s first-time hosting of Miss World, with close to a month of festivities unfolding across the country.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved the extension of Ha Long Bay to include the Cat Ba Archipelago in September 2023, marking Vietnam’s first trans-provincial heritage model. The designation has created new opportunities, but also poses challenges in harmonising management across administrative boundaries.
The pagoda preserves 896 woodblocks, including 26 sets of Buddhist texts and several unidentified pieces.
The swastika motifs above represent auspiciousness and form part of the 32 auspicious marks associated with Gautama Buddha, signifying wisdom, virtue and compassion attained through enlightenment.
A vibrant array of cultural and media events has been launched across Vietnam to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, highlighting both the country’s enduring traditions and its dynamic socio-economic progress.
The complex is assessed as a unified and interconnected heritage space that fully reflects the formation, development and far-reaching influence of Vietnam’s unique cultural and spiritual values.
The championships will last from October 16 – 19, bringing together 668 athletes and coaches from 18 Asian countries and territories.
The Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes comprises 12 sites across forested mountains, lowlands, and river valleys in Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong. It has a core area of 525.75 hectares and a buffer zone of 4,380.19 hectares.
The Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex is the 9th world heritage of Vietnam and the second inter-provincial world heritage, after Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city.
The Department of Culture and Sports of the northern city of Hai Phong launched an exhibition on January 20, highlighting the 95 years of trust in the Communist Party of Vietnam.
The 4th ASEAN Graphic Art Competition and Exhibition - Vietnam 2024 opened in the northern city of Hai Phong on December 6.
The B. Fest 2024, running from October 25-27 in the northern port city of Hai Phong, offered 25 types of beer and iconic chocolates from Belgium.
The Belgian Culture & Food Festival 2024 (B.Fest 2024), the fourth of its kind, will be held in the northern port city of Hai Phong from October 25-27.
The 30th Asia-Pacific Amateur Team Championship-Nomura Cup 2024 and the Asia-Pacific Senior Amateur Championship 2024 will take place in Hai Phong City next month, according to the Vietnam Golf Association (VGA).
The 2024 Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival was held on September 21 or the 19th of the lunar August instead of the 9th, as the host Do Son district is among the localities in Hai Phong city hardest hit by Typhoon Yagi.
Vietnamese athletes claimed the most medals at the first rounds of the 2024 Southeast Asia Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships that opened in the northern port city of Hai Phong on July 4.
Vietnam ranked first at the 2024 Southeast Asian Rowing, U19 and U23 Championships held in the northern city of Hai Phong from June 27-30 with a total of 34 gold, 23 silver and 13 bronze medals.
Vietnamese rowers on June 28 won two gold, six silver and four bronze medals at the 2024 Southeast Asia Rowing and Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships being held in the northern city of Hai Phong.
The 2024 Southeast Asia Rowing and Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships kicked off in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 27.
A press conference to announce preparations for the 2024 Southeast Asia Rowing and Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships was held in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 25.
Vietnam Family Day (June 28) will be marked with a five-day festival taking place this week in the northern port city of Hai Phong.
The northern port city of Hai Phong will host the 2024 Southeast Asia Rowing and Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships from June 24 to July 7.
The northern port city of Hai Phong on May 11 kicked off the 11th Red Flamboyant Festival and received the UNESCO certificate of recognisation for the Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago as the World Natural Heritage Site - the first inter-provincial heritage of Vietnam.
Performances of intangible cultural heritage recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) entertained the audience in Hai Phong city on May 5 evening.