The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, held earlier this month in Thailand, marked a historic milestone for Vietnamese sports, reflecting a comprehensive transformation in both strategy and competitive outlook.

Building on the strong recovery in 2025, when Vietnam welcomed an estimated 21.5 million international visitors, the tourism sector has set an ambitious target of attracting 25 million foreign arrivals in 2026.

The grand finale of Miss Cosmo 2025 was held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 20, drawing wide attention from beauty pageant fans at home and abroad.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent a congratulatory letter to the coaching staff, the U22 men’s football squad, and the national women’s futsal team after they clinched gold medals at the 33rd SEA Games on December 18.

A culture - heritage - technology experience space, located within Phu Noi Vu (Internal Affairs Office) of the Hue Imperial Citadel, was launched on the afternoon of December 18, marking an important transformation in the central city of Hue’s strategy for developing cultural industries.

Food enthusiasts will be invited to a rich gastronomic journey at the Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2025, themed “Hanoi – a culinary journey connecting creativity”, which promises to showcase the depth and diversity of the capital’s cuisine.

Vietnam added five gold medals on December 14 but remained in third place on the medal table at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Vietnam continued its impressive run at SEA Games 33 as judo, athletics, and swimming brought in a series of gold medals on the evening of December 11.

Vietnam ended its gold drought on the first day of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 33) as Nguyen Thi Huong and Diep Thi Huong powered to victory in the women’s 500m canoe sprint final.

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved initial plans to build an Olympic-standard complex in the capital capable of hosting major international sporting events.

Delicacies from the Mekong Delta provinces are being promoted at the Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi, delighting visitors.

As many as 253 top players from 18 countries and territories are competing in the qualifying round of the “Felet Vietnam International Series 2025”, which officially began in Bac Ninh province on October 28.

Vietnam pledges to work with other ASEAN member states and partners to realise shared goals, making sports a source of pride for the ASEAN Community and contributing to building a peaceful, prosperous and cohesive region, said Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh.

The 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS 16), the 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports (AMMS 8) and related meetings will be held in Hanoi from October 13–17, announced at a press briefing on October 9.

Home to more than 500 Vietnamese-language books, the Vietnamese Bookcase at Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane has become a familiar destination for students of the pagoda’s free Vietnamese classes, serving as a bridge nurturing a love for the Vietnamese language, culture, and knowledge among the Lao community.

With its warm sunshine, world-class beaches, rich cultural heritage and convenient direct flights, Khanh Hoa has long been a favourite destination for Russian tourists.

Israel’s Channel 12 has broadcast the latest episode of its adventure series “Danny Kushmaro: Till the Edge”, highlighting Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave - the world’s largest natural cave - as a destination that tests human endurance, spirit and resilience under extreme conditions.

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations, the US Mission to Vietnam, and the Can Tho People’s Committee jointly held the Vietnam–US Friendship Festival in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on September 13.

When the hustle and bustle of Saigon becomes overwhelming, it's time to escape to a peaceful and relaxed place.

Tourism in Quang Ninh is rebounding after a temporary decline following the capsising of a tourist boat in Ha Long Bay during a squall on July 19, largely thanks to enhanced tourism safety and promotion efforts.