Hanoi gains two more craft villages in World Crafts Cities network

Hanoi gains two more craft villages in World Crafts Cities network

Hanoi officially welcomed the Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquerware craft village and the Son Dong lacquer sculpture craft village into the World Crafts Cities network at a ceremony held at the Thang Long imperial citadel on the evening of May 8.

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2026 Red Flamboyant Flower Festival opens in Hai Phong

PANO - On the evening of May 8, the 2026 Red Flamboyant Flower Festival opened at the Square of the Political and Administrative Center of Hai Phong City under the theme “Hai Phong – Convergence – Radiance,” celebrating the 71st anniversary of Hai Phong Liberation Day (May 13, 1955 – 2026).

Economic thinking, cultural ecosystems: New drivers for national development


In a new era where competition among nations extends beyond economics and technology to encompass values, identity and soft power, Vietnam is placing culture at the heart of its development strategy.

Dak Lak forum spotlights Vietnam’s coffee heritage ambitions


The 2026 World Coffee Heritage Forum, held in late April in Dak Lak, provided a global platform for the province to showcase its coffee cultivation and processing expertise, promote the image of Vietnam’s Central Highlands and its people, foster multicultural exchange, and elevate the profile of Vietnam’s coffee industry on the world stage.

Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2026 scheduled for May 20-24


The Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2026 will run at Bien Dong Park, Tam Thanh beach square, and other local venues from May 20-24, packing in culinary, cultural and tourism experiences, the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on May 7.
Vietnam GameVerse 2026 aims to elevate local gaming industry globally

Vietnam GameVerse 2026 opened on May 8, underscoring Vietnam’s drive to position the gaming industry as a strategic pillar of the digital economy.

Vietnam edge Yemen in AFC U17 Asian Cup opener


Vietnam national U17 football team secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Yemen in their opening match of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia early on May 7 (Vietnam time).

Vietnamese athlete wins bronze at 2026 Junior World Weightlifting Championships


Vietnamese weightlifter K’Duong secured the country’s first medal at the 2026 Junior World Weightlifting Championships, which opened in Egypt on May 2.

PM hails U17 football team’s ASEAN triumph, sets sights higher


Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on April 29 met and congratulated Vietnam’s national U17 men’s football team after they secured the gold medal at the 2026 ASEAN U-17 Boys' Championship in Indonesia.
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