The 2026 Dak Lak Durian Festival opened in Buon Ma Thuot ward on August 15, aiming to promote the local durian brand, expand export markets and enhance the global reputation of Vietnamese agricultural products.

A Vietnam-Indonesia friendship cultural exchange programme was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15 evening to celebrate the 81st Independence Day of Indonesia (August 17, 1945-2026), highlighting the close friendship between the people of the southern metropolis and Indonesia.

Vietnam defeated hosts Malaysia 2-0 in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals at Kuala Lumpur Stadium on August 16, securing a significant advantage ahead of the return leg in Hanoi.

Hanoi’s art institutions will stage a series of performances for residents in communes and wards across the capital to mark the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2026) and National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).

From marathons winding along Ha Long Bay to trail races in the northern mountains and water sports on the central coast, Vietnam is increasingly harnessing sports to draw visitors, extend stays and unlock new sources of tourism revenue.

From marathons and triathlons to golf tournaments and outdoor adventure events, sports tourism is gaining momentum in Vietnam, positioning the country as an increasingly attractive destination for travellers seeking to combine competition, wellness and leisure.

Vietnam has recently become a popular destination that European tourists choose when visiting Asia for their holidays.

Vietnam wrapped up their 2026 ASEAN Cup group stage campaign with a 3–1 victory over Cambodia at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on the evening of August 7, securing the top spot in Group A and a place in the semi-finals.

A delegation from Can Tho held a business networking conference in Bangkok on August 5 to promote the Mekong Delta city's tourism potential and strengthen cooperation with Thai partners.

The My Quang – Quintessence of Quang Cuisine 2026 festival will take place on August 14–15 at Nai Nam communal house in the Tien Son Sports Complex of Hoa Cuong ward, central Da Nang City, according to Chairman of the Da Nang Culinary Culture Association Ly Dinh Quan.

The northern province of Ninh Binh has been nominated for the title of Asia's Leading Emerging Tourism Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2026, underscoring its growing international profile and recognition for sustainable tourism development, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

Vietnam welcomed 13.9 million international visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 13.8% year-on-year, achieving about 56% of this year's target of 25 million foreign arrivals, reported the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Ho Chi Minh City stands as a dynamic crossroads where cultural currents converge. Its identity, etched in lifestyles, language and daily conduct, has been tested across decades of construction and development.

Vietnam is seeking to transform its rich cultural heritage into a strategic resource for the digital economy and cultural industries, as the country steps up implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture.

More than 100 artists from Italy's Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi di Trieste performed Giuseppe Verdi's opera masterpiece La Traviata at Hanoi's Ho Guom Opera on July 30, marking the theatre's first collaboration with the prestigious Italian company.

Hanoi has been ranked eighth among the world's top 10 cities for street food in a new study by Radical Storage, an online luggage storage platform operating in the travel technology sector, cementing the capital's appeal as a culinary destination for international visitors.

Hanoi has welcomed more than 21.16 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 15% year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Vietnam is gradually asserting its position on the regional wedding tourism map after several million-dollar weddings held for the super-rich from India, the Philippines and the US, along with increasing interest from global wedding planning businesses.

Beyond its celebrated temple towers, the My Son Sanctuary is home to another priceless legacy carved in stone. Through its ancient inscriptions, the UNESCO world heritage site is now working towards recognition as a documentary heritage site in Asia-Pacific, opening a new avenue for preserving and promoting its historical value alongside its existing world heritage status.

Da Nang is expanding its tourism portfolio with a new community-based tourism initiative centred on the Ky Anh Tunnels and the Dam River Reed Bed, combining wartime heritage, local culture and natural landscapes to promote sustainable tourism and heritage conservation.