Heritage

Huế, Japan’s Nara prefecture cooperate to promote cultural heritage values

Thursday, Jun 05, 2025

As of June 2025, there had been 20 foreign direct investment projects from Japan to Huế with a total registered capital of more than US$247 million.

Event

Áo dài week – a cultural highlight of Huế’s summer festival

Wednesday, Jun 04, 2025

A Vietnamese costume parade will be held as part of the festival, expected to be the largest-ever of its kind with thousands of participants in traditional costumes of the three regions across Việt Nam.

Heritage

Toy initiative brings national treasures to life

Sunday, Jun 01, 2025

Collectors will embark on a journey of re-enactment, exploration, and collection of the treasures from the former capital of Huế through a modern approach that integrates Near Field Communication (NFC) and 3D technology.

Event

Huế royal music captivates Swiss audience

Monday, May 12, 2025

The performances made many Swiss leave their seats to capture the distinctive presentations embodying Huế’s cultural essence.

Life & Style

Huế Imperial City offers free night-time access during holidays

Monday, Apr 28, 2025

Holiday travellers will have the opportunity to visit the ''Journey of Vietnamese Ceramics'' exhibition at Kiến Trung Palace, a highlight of the Summer Festival within the framework of the Huế Festival 2025.

Life & Style

National Tourism Year 2025 kicks off in Huế

Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025

The People''s Committee of Huế City held the opening ceremony of National Tourism Year – Huế 2025 and Huế Festival 2025 with the theme ''Huế – Ancient Capital, New Destiny''.

Life & Style

Thái Hòa Palace digitalisation to preserve image database

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025

The Huế Monuments Conservation Centre is collaborating with the Republic of Korea’s UALS Co., Ltd. to implement a 3D scanning and digital photography project creating a comprehensive database for Thái Hòa Palace in the central city of Huế.

Event

Huế announces Visit Vietnam Year, Huế Festival 2025

Thursday, Jan 02, 2025

The People’s Committee of the central city of Hue on January 1 announced the organisation of the Visit Vietnam Year 2025 and the Huế Festival 2025.

News

New pagoda building deemed illegal

Wednesday, Dec 23, 2015

A new building has been constructed without authorisation on a protected area of the Huong Pagoda Complex, according to officials from the Ha Noi Department of Culture.

News

Buddhist antiques displayed in Da Nang

Monday, Dec 14, 2015

Hundreds of Buddhist antiques which have been stored in a temple in Da Nang City for many years will be exhibited to the public on December 24 for the first time.

News

Vietnamese-French music composer Dao dies in Paris

Tuesday, Nov 24, 2015

Vietnamese-French contemporary classical music composer Nguyen Thien Dao passed away in Paris at 11pm on November 20 (local time). He was 75.

News

Culture Vulture (04-11-2015)

Wednesday, Nov 04, 2015

A documentary on a nine-year-old boy, who has exceptional survival instincts, being screened at Ngoc Khanh and Tan Son Nhat theatres in Ha Noi and HCM City, respectively, is creating waves at the box office.

Sports

National U21 football clubs face off

Thursday, Oct 22, 2015

Eight teams will participate in the final round of the National U21 Football Championship at Thong Nhat Stadium in HCM City today.

Sports

Kids to join football fun

Saturday, Oct 17, 2015

More than 900 kids from 90 school teams in Thua Thien-Hue Province will compete in a football festival on Sunday.

Sports

Daniel Nguyen to play in Viet Nam Open's quarter-final

Thursday, Oct 15, 2015

Vietnamese American Daniel Nguyen defeated Adrian Menendez Maceiras of Spain to secure a ticket to compete in the men''s singles quarter-finals of the Viet Nam Tennis Open in HCM City yesterday.