Vietnamese cuisine sets six world records

The nation claimed six culinary world records as recognised by the World Records Union (WorldKings), according to the Vietnam Records Organisation (VietKings) on August 25.

Ninh Binh to host ceremony marking 50th anniversary of Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

The 50th anniversary of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, is scheduled to be held in Ninh Binh province on September 6.

Photos of General Vo Nguyen Giap presented to National Archives Centre

A total of 111 photos of General Vo Nguyen Giap (1911-2013) were presented to the National Archives Centre No.3 at a ceremony on August 24.

1,500-year-old Cham ruins discovered in Binh Dinh

Artefacts unearthed at the Chau Thanh Tower ruins in Binh Dinh have helped archaeologists place the oldest date of these structures to between the 4th and 6th centuries.

Brazilian film week to get underway in Ho Chi Minh City

A Brazilian film week will be held at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) in Ho Chi Minh City from November 7 to 11, by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Brazilian Embassy in Vietnam.

Museums to play a more active role in heritage education in the digital era

According to statistics from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam currently has a total of 162 public and private museums, which are home to more than three million artefacts, reflecting the entire development process of Vietnamese history, culture, and people.

Music promotes its role in advertising tourism

Hoi An Ancient City in Quang Nam Province, Yen Tu Mountain in Quang Ninh Province, Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, and the Dong Van karst plateau in Ha Giang Province, along with a series of popular tourist attractions across Vietnam, have been spotlighted in the music videos of young singers. These music projects have not only inspired patriotism but also promoted Vietnamese tourism.

Traditional Vietnamese arts introduced at Army Games 2022

A delegation representing the Vietnam People’s Army completed a duet instrumental performance at the ongoing Army Games 2022, leaving a positive impression on both judges and foreign friends.

Cultural industry to contribute 10% of Hanoi’s GRDP by 2045

Hanoi aims to earn increasing revenue from cultural business, which are expected to contribute around 10% of the city’s Gross Regional Domestic Products (GRDP) by 2045, according to a plan newly introduced by the municipal People’s Committee.

“Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange” to take place from August 26 to 28

According to the People’s Committee of Hoi An city (Quang Nam province), the 18th Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange 2022 will be held from August 26 to 28 with a series of special activities.