The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Central Committee held a solemn ceremony at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on May 31 to celebrate the Lord Buddha’s birthday in Buddhist calendar year 2570 (Vesak 2026), reaffirming the spirit of Buddhism accompanying the nation throughout the development journey and contributing to social harmony and national solidarity.

Vietnam will host a race of the prestigious UTMB World Series for the first time, opening opportunities to put the country’s mountain trails on the global trail running map.

A nationwide film week celebrating International Children’s Day 2026 will take place from May 31 to June 7, according to the Cinema Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam and CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) will continue their tourism promotion strategy in the new phase, as agreed at a recent meeting in Hanoi between Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Phan Tam and CNNIC Executive Vice President Phil Nelson.

The Hue International Music Week 2026, slated for June 13–18 as part of the Hue Festival, is expected to be a standout highlight, bringing together top-tier artists and performing troupes of Vietnam and those from around the world in a vibrant celebration of global music and culture.

The Chinese Cultural Centre in Hanoi on May 19 held an exchange event celebrating China Tourism Day (May 19), aiming to promote the tourism and cultural strengths of Vietnam and China while enhancing cooperation and connectivity between travel businesses from the two countries.

​ The Ao Dai 2026 festival took place at the Sapa Trade Centre in Prague on May 17, celebrating Vietnamese cultural identity and attracting strong interest from the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, along with international friends and partners.

The tourism cooperation between Ho Chi Minh and expanded northwestern provinces is seen as an important step toward sustainable tourism growth and enhancing Vietnam’s tourism brand in the international market.

Vietnam's national U17 football team secured a place at the FIFA U17 World Cup 2026 for the first time after defeating United Arab Emirates national U17 football team 3-2 on in the final Group C match of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia on early May 14 (Vietnam time).

A photo exhibition themed “connecting identities” opened at the Dak Lak Museum on May 12, featuring 100 photographic works showcasing the cultural beauty of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, “Don ca tai tu” in southern Vietnam is not only a traditional art form but also a reflection of the region's cultural identity and spiritual life.

The growing role of intellectual property (IP) in sports is opening new avenues for economic development as stakeholders increasingly tap into the commercial value of intangible assets such as broadcasting rights, trademarks and digital content.

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.

Perched at over 1,500 metres above sea level in Lam Dong province, Da Lat Railway Station is seen as one of the oldest and most beautiful stations in Vietnam and former Indochina. Beyond its architectural pedigree, the station now doubles as a tourist draw, pulling visitors eager to ride the Da Lat–Trai Mat tourist train through the Central Highlands.

A film market will make its debut at the eighth Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) 2026, scheduled for November 24–28, aiming to create an annual film trading platform and support the professional and internationally integrated development of Vietnam’s film industry ecosystem.

Once the default choice for the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s families, Guam and Saipan are steadily losing ground to a rising star in Southeast Asia. Recent reports by The Korea Herald and Korea JoongAng Daily analyse Phu Quoc as an emerging tourism phenomenon. The island's success is attributed not only to competitive costs but also to activities that are redefining the multi-generational vacation experience.

Safeguarding and upholding heritage sites is not merely about keeping them in their original state, but also demands approaches that fit new contexts.

During the seven-day holidays marking the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 period, tourism activities across many localities in Vietnam were vibrant, generating significant revenue.

Phu Quoc island in southern Vietnam is quickly becoming a favorite getaway for Korean travellers, with arrivals growing and Koreans now playing a major role in the local tourism boom.

An archival photo exhibition is being held at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2026).