The 2026 VPS Cup Fareast 19R Open and International Regatta will be held for the first time in Nha Trang Bay from July 17 to 19, bringing together regional sailing clubs in one of Vietnam’s most prominent coastal sporting events.

The Government has issued Resolution No. 66.22/2026/NQ-CP on digital citizen development, officially designating October 15 each year as Vietnam Digital Citizen Day.

When Vietnamese dancesport athlete Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen stepped off the floor in Bremen, Germany, she carried more than a silver medal.

More than 100 rare artifacts and collections from the Nguyen Dynasty are on show at Long An Palace, the main gallery of the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, from July 10 to October 9.

Vietnam has significant opportunities to strengthen its position in the global Halal market, heard at a conference in the central province of Khanh Hoa on July 8.

The Festival for Peace 2026 opened on the evening of July 4 at the Hien Luong–Ben Hai special national relic site in the central province of Quang Tri under the theme “From memory to the future – Quang Tri for peace.”

Chinese entertainment stars are increasingly choosing outfits by Vietnamese designers for red carpet events, concerts, magazine shoots and international appearances, propelling Vietnamese fashion into the spotlight across Chinese social media and strengthening its presence in one of Asia's largest fashion markets.

A special live television programme, "Rang ro ten Nguoi" (Radiant in His Name), was held in Ho Chi Minh City on July 2 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Saigon–Gia Dinh officially being renamed after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976–2026).

A feature film co-produced by Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), inspired by the life of Vietnam's first Olympic gold medallist Hoang Xuan Vinh, was officially launched on June 29, underscoring growing cinematic cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam is strengthening its appeal to international travellers, combining vibrant cities, rich cultural experiences and diverse natural landscapes to attract growing interest from key source markets worldwide.

Hoi An Ancient Town in the central city of Da Nang, and the War Remnants Museum and the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City have been named among Asia’s top attractions in the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026.

Vietnam left a strong impression on Bulgarian and international visitors through its vibrant participation in the 2026 Asian Festival, held at South Park in Sofia on June 13–14.

Hundreds of participants joined a mass yoga performance in Hanoi on June 14 as part of activities marking the International Day of Yoga (June 21), helping strengthen cultural ties and people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and India.

Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of Hue city and Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Khac Toan attended the 107th meeting of the International Association of Francophone Mayors (AIMF) Executive Bureau 2026 in Namur, Belgium from June 8-9.

Thanks to its reliable winds, favourable climate and unique coastal scenery, Mui Ne is becoming one of Asia's leading kitesurfing destinations, attracting growing numbers of international tourists and athletes each year, according to Figaro Nautisme, a French magazine specialising in maritime tourism and water sports.

Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026 highlights the growing global recognition of Vietnamese cuisine, showing that the country’s culinary identity, from humble street-side eateries to Michelin-starred restaurants, is earning acclaim through its authenticity, local ingredients and cultural storytelling.

Ly Hoang Nam has become the highest-ranked pickleball player in Asia, according to the latest Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR), marking a landmark achievement for both the former tennis star and Vietnamese pickleball.

As digital transformation and artificial intelligence reshape the tourism industry, changing how destinations are managed and promoted, tourism communication is no longer merely a supporting activity, it has become a core competitive advantage of destinations, said insiders.

Vietnam recorded robust growth in international arrivals during the first five months of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s most attractive travel destinations.