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Binh Dinh launches all-out bid to put martial arts on UNESCO’s world stage
Binh Dinh has already mapped out a 2026-2030 plan to keep its fighting spirit breathing, complete with specific targets and a clear step-by-step timeline.
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Sports tourism puts Vietnam on regional map
Increasingly, travellers are choosing trips centred on sport, wellness and immersive experiences. Sporting competitions are becoming a key driver of travel planning.
Asian media praise Vietnam’s impressive ASEAN Cup group stage performance
“The defending champions topped the group with their third win in four group matches, finishing two points ahead of the Singaporeans, who took second place with eight points, one ahead of Indonesia,” the AFC website reported.
Vietnamese film to be screened at ASEAN Film Festival 2026 in Hong Kong
“The Sound of Crossing the Sea” is expected to help promote Vietnam’s distinctive cultural and artistic identity to international audiences and the ASEAN community in Hong Kong.
Vietnam–Korea Festival 2026 kicks off in Da Nang
Now in its fifth edition, the festival has cemented its place as Da Nang’s signature annual diplomatic event, spotlighting the distinct cultures of both nations, fostering friendship and driving cooperation with Korean localities and partners.
Hanoi opens international martial arts festival
The event attracts about 2,000 martial artists of 66 delegations, including seven international delegations from six countries, namely Indonesia, Russia, France, Germany, Switzerland and Morocco.
Museums breathe new life into Ho Chi Minh City's cultural heritage
Museums in Ho Chi Minh City are embracing digital innovation and cultural activities to showcase its rich heritage, helping boost cultural tourism, stimulate the night-time economy and attract a growing number of domestic and international visitors.
ASEAN Cup 2026: Vietnam advance to semi-finals as Group A winners
Securing all three points, coach Kim Sang-sik and his squad finished atop Group A with 10 points (three wins, one draw).
Pho Cultural Roadshow brings Vietnam’s cuisine to European audiences
The Pho Cultural Roadshow Europe 2026 travelled through six countries – the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary and Germany – with seven stops, bringing together eight Vietnamese culinary artisans, chefs and food experts.
RoK to develop K-Vietnam Valley project linked to Ly Dynasty heritage
With the designation in place, Bonghwa will carry out eight specialised projects worth a combined 347.6 billion KRW (245.1 million USD) from 2026 to 2030 – among them the K-Vietnam Valley itself, tourism development around Changpyeong Reservoir, rental smart farms, and a Baekdudaegan healing ‘pet village.’
Vietnam women's national football team to begin run-up to ASIAD 2026
ASIAD 2026 is scheduled to take place in Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, with the women’s tournament running slightly earlier, from September 14 to October 2.
9th Int’l Festival of Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts wraps up
The ninth International Festival of Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts has fostered the martial spirit, strengthened national pride, promoted cultural exchanges and reinforced the aspiration to bring Vietnamese traditional martial arts to a wider international audience.
Da Nang to host festival honouring Quang Nam-style noodle soup
My Quang is not only a signature dish of the Quang region but also reflects the history, culture and daily life of communities in central Vietnam. With its diverse ingredients, preparation methods and distinctive flavours, the noodle soup has become one of Vietnam's best-known culinary specialities, helping strengthen Da Nang's position on the culinary tourism map.
Vietnamese cueist stages stunning comeback to win billiards title in RoK
Nguyen Tran Thanh Tao produced a dramatic comeback to defeat legendary Turkish cueist Semih Sayginer and claim the title in stage 3 of the PBA-LPBA Championship 2026/27 in Goyang, the Republic of Korea on August 3.
Yen Tu autumn festival returns with more cultural, wellness experiences
Now in its second year, the festival builds on the success of its inaugural edition in 2025 and aims to establish "Yen Tu – The Meditative Hues of Autumn" as Quang Ninh's signature cultural – tourism brand.
Van Phuc silk weaving village officially recognised as Hanoi tourist destination
With its millennia-old heritage and growing integration of preservation and innovation, Van Phuc silk weaving village is poised to become a distinctive cultural destination, helping promote Hanoi’s sustainable cultural tourism and bring the quintessence of Vietnamese silk weaving closer to domestic and international visitors.
Lawmakers mull over changes to architecture law
On architectural management, the draft Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Architecture clarifies the concept of “national cultural identity in architecture”, tying design to the preservation and promotion of regional heritage. It pushes architecture that mirrors local identity and fits each locality’s natural, historical and social conditions, while setting criteria to identify, assess and protect architecturally valuable buildings as a distinct form of cultural heritage.
Five-day festival for guitar fans in Ho Chi Minh City
Now in its 10th edition since its debut in 2014, the festival has become one of Vietnam's leading international classical guitar events.
ASEAN Cup 2026: Vietnam’s 3-0 win sends shockwaves across regional media
ASEAN Football said Vietnam delivered a performance “worthy of the defending champions”, staying composed, well-organised and effective despite the furnace-like atmosphere stoked by roughly 30,000 home fans.
Vietnam rout Indonesia to put one foot in ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals
The emphatic away win at Pakansari Stadium lifted Vietnam to the top of Group A with seven points from three matches.
