The programmes will support businesses, cooperatives and production units in Hà Nội and other provinces to promote their products, expand distribution and connect with suitable business partners.

The festival aims to support emerging talent in Vietnamese and Asian cinema and to provide the public with new high-calibre cinematographic works from Asian and Vietnamese films, as well as a few international releases.

From the delicate harvesting of lotus stems to the intricate 14-step process of creating a lotus silk scarf, artisan Phan Thị Thuận shares her passion and perseverance in preserving this special art.

The exhibition displays 70 artworks by 62 artists who are lecturers and officials at the Việt Nam University of Fine Arts (VNUFA) in Hà Nội and the HCM City University of Fine Arts in HCM City, to highlight their dedication and creative spirit.

The 282 Factory, a multifunctional creative space renovated from an old oil processing factory in Long Biên District, will host a special festival called ‘282 Factory - Heritage Journey’ on December 23.

The three-day music show HOZO Super Fest under the 2023 Hò Dô (HOZO) International Music Festival will be held between December 22 and 24 on District 1’s Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian Street.

Two Made in Vietnam fairs will be organised in December to popularise local branded products to wider community.

Hà Nội Promotion Agency announces three fairs to promote tourism and culture in Hà Nội.

With the ability to integrate diverse forms of artistic expression, attract a large number of participants, and create significant impact, art festivals can offer new perspectives on art, allowing individuals to experience and benefit from new modes of expression.

Ba Na stilt houses are unique architectural works in the area. This attractive destination that is popular with tourists keen to explore these cultural symbols of the Central Highlands.

The capital is blessed with numerous museums that are the best places to learn and fully understand the country. Vietnamese Women’s Museum and Vietnam Military History Museum are among the most highly recommended by travel sites and local guides.

After the peak tourism season for domestic tourists in summer, the costal province of Bình Thuận has planned to welcome international tourists from the end of October to March next year.

During the ripening orange season, most farms are open for visitors to freely explore and enjoy the awe-inspiring landscapes of immense golden orange hills, as well as experience fruit picking and watch the orange’s preliminary process.

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform a Christmas Concert at the Opera House on December 20 and 21.

This highly anticipated event will feature approximately 100-120 booths showcasing a diverse range of products, including textiles, footwear, household appliances, consumer goods, handicrafts, agricultural products, food, beverages, and OCOP products.

Journalist Trần Mai Hưởng, former General Director of Vietnam News Agency and Việt Nam News daily, has just launched a memoir titled Hồi Ký Phóng Viên Chiến Trường (Memoir of a War Reporter). Việt Nam News reporter Lê Hương chats with him about the book and his thoughts on journalism today.

In Mỹ Nghiệp village, artisans still use the traditional methods with complex techniques and exquisite patterns to create colourful and beautiful cloth. Tourists coming to the village can experience and explore the unique culture of the Chăm ethnic group, which has been around since the 17th century.

Organised by the Hà Nội Trade, Tourism, and Investment Promotion Centre from December 15-18, the objective of the programme was to advertise and promote typical agricultural products from Hà Nội, as well as other provinces and cities.