Life & Style

Workshop highlights historical figures defending Huế Imperial Capital

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025

Participants discussed internal developments within the Nguyễn Dynasty during the Franco-Spanish coalition’s campaigns, particularly the tension between pro-war and pro-peace factions, and their impact on the political and military situation at that time.

Life & Style

Bắc Ninh expands free tours, enhancing heritage experiences

Thursday, Jun 05, 2025

These adjustments to the routes and the addition of new tourist attractions are designed to promote the image of Bắc Ninh''s people and tourism, appealing to both domestic and international visitors.

Event

Bắc Ninh promotes ceramic culture and tourism week

Monday, Jun 02, 2025

With the theme ''Quintessence of Vietnamese Ceramics'', the week will take place on June 18 - 22 in Bắc Ninh City.

Neighbourhood

Thanh Hóa tightens protection for royal tombs after incident

Thursday, May 08, 2025

The request follows an incident when Emperor Lê Túc Tông’s tomb, located in Kiên Thọ Commune, Ngọc Lặc District, showed signs of being vandalised.

Life & Style

HCM City develops sought-after tours to historical sites

Thursday, May 01, 2025

HCM City – the centre of the southern region - has nearly 190 ranked historical and cultural relic sites, many of which are closely linked to the resistance war against the US .

People

Unsung heroines of Việt Nam’s resistance war

Sunday, Apr 27, 2025

Việt Nam News reporter Lê Hương shares stories of women during the war, highlighting their substantial contributions to the final victory on April 30, 1975.

Life & Style

Exhibition spotlights Great Spring Victory

Thursday, Apr 17, 2025

Nearly 300 photos, documents, and artifacts are on display, divided into three thematic sections: “From the Geneva Conference to the Paris Peace Accords,” “The Great Spring Victory of 1975,” and “The Echo of the Great Spring Victory.”

Travel

Bắc Giang aims to become a green destination in the northern midland region

Sunday, Apr 13, 2025

With the advantage of being close to the capital Hà Nội, Bắc Giang''s tourism has undergone changes in recent years, offering a variety of attractive products, notably cultural and spiritual tourism.

Life & Style

Preserving and promoting the cultural identity of ethnic minorities in Bắc Giang

Monday, Feb 17, 2025

The ethnic minority communities in Bắc Giang carry traditional cultural and historical values closely linked to the lives of local residents.

Life & Style

Bắc Giang's Hiệp Hòa District holds festivals to support people in need, promote tourism

Friday, Feb 14, 2025

The Hiệp Hòa District People''s Commitee of Bắc Giang Province is popularising its traditional culture and promoting sports and tourism activities in 2025.

Life & Style

Divine sculpture reveals tales from history

Thursday, Jan 16, 2025

The images of the dragon and snake are popular in Việt Nam’s architecture but this particular unique stone sculpture may have some hidden messages.

Life & Style

History books for young readers

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Vietnamese readers, particularly youth, will have more opportunities this summer to learn more about the country’s history after the release of new books.

News

VN seas and islands showcased in Hai Phong

Thursday, Dec 24, 2015

Vietnam News Agency in collaboration with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the northern city of Hai Phong has organised the photo exhibition "Viet Nam Seas and Islands – History, Potential and Development".

News

Photo exhibition about 150 years of Sai Gon Zoo opens

Thursday, Dec 24, 2015

A photo exhibition on the 150-year history of the Sai Gon Zoo has opened at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden on Tuesday.

News

HCM City exhibits antique tea sets

Saturday, Nov 14, 2015

Antique tea sets that highlight the cultural characteristics of Viet Nam, China and Japan are being displayed at the HCM City History Museum in HCM City''s District 1.