The prestigious Michelin Guide awards ceremony concluded yesterday in the central city of Đà Nẵng, showcasing a rise in the number of acclaimed restaurants driven by a new generation of talented chefs.

Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.

The handicraft booth drew crowds with its display of ceramics, lacquerware, brocade, and silk, offering a vivid glimpse into Vietnam’s rich artistic traditions. Chu Đậu pottery and Vạn Phúc silk scarves were particular highlights, with their intricate designs earning admiration from visitors.

The Salangane Nest Festival and the knowledge of exploiting and processing agarwood in Khánh Hoà Province have been recognised as national intangible cultural heritage, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said.

Under the theme 'Quảng Nam - Green Heritage Area', the festival will have lots to offer and is being held across a wide number of localities in the central province.

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.

During the restoration period, from May 30 to June 18, tourists can only visit the base area at the foot of the mountain, as access to the tower itself is restricted to ensure safety and maintain construction quality.

Festival-goers will have a chance to take part in lychee harvesting, bunch-tying, stem-cutting, chilling fruit in ice-water tanks, and packing into foam boxes in accordance with export-standard procedures.

Out of the 43 extant stone steles on the mountain, 37 are Hán-Nôm inscriptions dating from the Trần Dynasty (1225-1400) to the early 20th century. These inscriptions are unique original engravings, featuring imperial poems and prose composed by kings, poetic verses by scholars and poets, along with distinctive calligraphic and scriptural features.

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.

Many older foreigners are looking to move to Việt Nam to enjoy their retirement years. Pending changes to visa regulations, the so-called 'Golden Visa' has excited many, as their dream of living in Việt Nam may soon become a reality.

Written by the renowned author Lý Thừa Ân, a mandarin during the Lý Nhân Tông Dynasty, this epitaph is considered the most significant stele from that era. Both the Government and the local community are actively promoting its value.

Dancesport duo Phạm Trung Hòa and Nguyễn Mỹ Trang recently won the Gold Medal for Latin dance at the World Masters Games. But did you know you can learn from these dance masters at special classes in Hà Nội. And it's a great way to keep fit. Let's join them for a boogie!

For over a century, the Quảng Phú Cầu incense village in Ứng Hoà district, Hà Nội, has preserved the traditional art of incense-making. In the closing days of the year, it transforms into a tourist destination, attracting both domestic and international visitors for sightseeing and check-in.

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.

The digital travel platform Agoda has named Hội An one of the top five cycling destinations in Asia.

Young artist Nguyễn Hữu Thiện really has the golden touch. The skilled signwriter is turning panes of glass into beautiful works of art, using a gold gilding technique that dates back to Britain's Victorian era. Check out his amazing artwork in this video!

The Travel Trends 2025 report found that Vietnamese families are increasingly integrating travel into their annual routines, shifting focus from mere sightseeing or leisure to deepening connections and emotional well-being. 

Local authorities have implemented a range of coordinated measures to boost tourism and service sectors, focusing on efforts to draw more visitors, especially international cruise tourists, and diversifying services and tour routes to Bái Tử Long Bay.

‘Learning for Life’ (L4L) training programme supports hospitality and skill education in Đà Nẵng and Hà Nội in 2024-25.