Sprinter Quach Thi Lan wins the 14th gold medal for the Vietnamese athletics team (Photo: VNA) 
Talking to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Paris, Le Y Linh, a music researcher living and working in France, said culture should be placed on an equal footing with other sectors in the country’s development strategy. According to her, investment in culture should go beyond preservation and be closely linked with creativity, so that cultural values are not only safeguarded but also continue to evolve in contemporary life.
During the conference, delegates examined a wide range of themes, including geology, geomorphology and biodiversity; cultural values such as history, archaeology and intangible heritage; human adaptation; site integrity, boundaries and management challenges; and a roadmap for nominating the Van Long – Tam Chuc wetland karst area as a World Heritage Site.
Open to filmmakers under 30 years old, from non-professionals such as high school and university students, to aspiring creators, the event will screen selected works at cinemas in Paris and Lorient (France), Prague (Czech Republic), and Brussels (Belgium) from June 11 - July 5.
"Mua Do" (Red Rain), directed by Meritorious Artist Dang Thai Huyen and produced by the People’s Army Cinema also earned its director the Best Director Award in the feature film category, marking a double win and making Red Rain the most honoured work of the night in the cinema section.
Located in an 800-square-metre area in Ben Thanh ward, the museum is the first private culinary museum in Vietnam licensed by the HCM City Department of Culture and Sports. The museum features three floors offering visitors a journey through pho's 100-year history via a souvenir area, show kitchen, cinema room and cultural exhibition space.
The films selected for public screenings during the film week celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first General Election and the 14th National Party Congress have demonstrated broad social impact, strong audience appeal and solid box-office performance, while also meeting high standards of artistic quality and ideological value.
The three books published by the VNA Publishing House contribute to promoting Vietnam’s image at home and abroad. They also serve as valuable external information products, helping nurture confidence, aspiration and determination to build and safeguard a socialist Vietnam as it advances firmly into a new era of prosperity, strength, civilisation and happiness.
Vietnam sends 185 members, including 140 athletes, competing in 11 sports including athletics, swimming, weightlifting, badminton, table tennis, chess, judo, boccia, archery, tennis, and fencing. The country aims to win 40–50 gold medals and strives to rank among the top 4–5 countries.
The collection comprises 30 rare archival photos depicting President Ho Chi Minh’s ties with Russia and the formation and development of Vietnam–Russia diplomatic relations.
On display are 120 photographs and documents highlighting President Ho Chi Minh’s close association with the NA throughout its 80 years of formation and development.
The programme, jointly organised by the VCMA and the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, will feature nearly 150 artists, performers and musicians, representing the finest of Vietnam’s and the international classical music scene.
Beginning on January 14, Head Coach Mai Duc Chung has named a 28-player squad for training at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre, while the coaching staff continue to scout and develop promising young talents.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Greece took part in the International Cultural Festival 2026, organised by the UNESCO Club of Piraeus and Islands in Greece, marking the embassy’s first activity of the new year and highlighting its efforts to bring the image of Vietnam closer to the Greek public and international friends through traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
Vietnamese rice paper is increasingly winning the hearts of European diners thanks to its versatility, easy preparation and ability to pair well with a wide range of Western ingredients. This culinary exchange not only broadens the reach of Vietnamese cuisine but also enriches the multicultural culinary landscape of Belgium and many other countries.
The harmonious mingling of works by artists from both nations conjures a multi-layered, dynamic space where distinct visual languages intersect with shared emotional depth, aesthetic thinking and creative spirit. The result is a rich and refreshing visual experience.
With three consecutive victories and a maximum nine points against Jordan (2-0), Kyrgyzstan (2-1), and hosts Saudi Arabia (1-0), Vietnam defied expectations to finish first in what had been widely dubbed the tournament’s “group of death”.
The victory sent Vietnam U23 through to the quarterfinals as the Group A winner at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.
The most striking growth was recorded in the performance and live entertainment segment, including events, live shows and concerts, which surged by 202% year on year.
Lo Thi Phung won a gold medal for Vietnam from the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championships 2026 on January 11 in China.
Notably, more than 2,300 runners participated in the full marathon (42km), demonstrating the growing development and wide-reaching appeal of the marathon movement.
