Photo exhibition “Vietnam: Country and People” held in Russia
A photo exhibition, themed “Vietnam: Country and People”, has been held at the Primorye State Art Gallery in Vladivostok, Russia, from February 27 to March 1.
Vietnam to halt visa access for Italian citizens beginning from March 3
Vietnam has made the decision to suspend unilateral visa exemptions for Italian citizens, with the decision set to take effect as of 0:00am on March 3, due to the complicated…
Cultural diplomacy promotes Vietnamese identity
Building national brands through cultural diplomacy is the target of many countries. Many incentives and new methods have been put forward in implementing cultural diplomacy activities in various fields in…
Vietnam joins multicultural festival in Australia
The Vietnamese Embassy in Australia is participating in a multicultural festival that opened on February 21 in Canberra to promote beauty of Vietnamese land and people to Australians and international friends.
More Russians, Indians visit Vietnam in 2019
About 650,000 Russians visited Vietnam in 2019, up 6.6 percent from 2018, while the number of Indian tourists nearly doubled the 2016 figure to reach 25,000, reported the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
The images of Vietnam’s conical hat, a mask used by Vietnamese stage artists, a Dong Ho folk painting, the lotus and a bronze drum have been featured on tickets of the Formula One (F1) VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix 2020, creating a way to popularize Vietnamese culture to international friends.  
Vietnam’s first overseas tourism office opened in UK
The first overseas tourism office of Vietnam was officially opened in London, the UK, on February 18.  
Vietnam is a safe destination amid global Covid-19 outbreak
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has affirmed that Vietnam is a safe destination amid the global Covid-19 outbreak.  
Photos, sculpture works on Vietnam held in Hungary
An exhibition featuring photos on Vietnam’s land and people and works by Hungary’s famous sculptor Farkas Aladár on Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh and its struggle against the US was held in Székesfehérvár city, Hungary, on February 16.  
Smoked pork   (Feb 18, 2020)
Smoked pork
One cannot say they have explored northwestern Vietnam fully if they have not tried the "pork hung up in kitchen", otherwise known as smoked pork.
Whale Island in central Vietnam among best destinations for diving: Forbes
US magazine Forbes has listed Whale Island in the central province of Khanh Hoa among 10 must-visit diving destinations this year.
Vietnam’s cultural quintessence promoted in France
Vietnam’s cultural features and traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival were promoted to overseas Vietnamese and international friends in France at a programme which has been held at the La Carrrière Cultural Centre in Saint Herblain City.
Vietnam among world’s fastest growing travel destinations in 2019
Vietnam was ranked seventh among the world’s 20 fastest growing travel destinations in 2019, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
Vietnam: Asia’s new leading culinary destination
From simple home cooking to addictive street eats to modern Vietnamese, the delicious diversity of this country’s culinary scene is attracting foodies from all over the world.
Vietnam announces 11 more national intangible cultural heritages
Vietnam has added 11 more cultural icons to the list of national intangible cultural heritage, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.