Foreigners can glimpse Vietnamese culture through the pages of an English language book newly released by The Gioi (World) Publishers.
Entitled A Guide to Vietnamese Culture, the book gives a panoramic view of the nation's history, architecture, festivals, customs, arts and food.
The editors have included significant cultural features into the book, including intangible heritage and must-see cultural destinations.
The book consists of essays by Vietnamese and foreign authors. They have been collected from issues of Vietnam Cultural Window magazine, published by The Gioi.
The book has been written by insiders, local journalists and long-term expats who understand the country.
"The book is a treasure trove of information for both old and new friends of this country, its people and culture," Australian Andreas Pohl wrote in the foreword.
The stories and subjects were selected by editors of Vietnam Cultural Window magazine, led by cultural researcher Huu Ngoc.
"Each story is a real-life experience of the writer," said Huu Tien, chief editor of the book, who added that he expects that the book will be useful for tourists, foreigners living in Vietnam , Vietnamese tour guides and researchers in Vietnamese studies.
The 270-page book is available at book shops and the The Gioi Publishers, 46 Tran Hung Dao Street , Hanoi . It costs 180,000 VND (9 USD).-VNA
Improving the skills of tour guides is the first and foremost step in developing Vietnam’s tourism industry sustainably, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh has said.
One chilly Sunday morning, Nguyen Thu Phuong got an e-mail. She quickly went to the Old Quarter's Hang Dao Street, where two foreign tourists were waiting for her.
Twenty-five tourism lecturers and management officials from the central provinces of Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Nam took part in a professional training course that opened in Hue city on July 13.
According to the latest FIFA women’s rankings, Vietnam ranked sixth in Asia, behind Japan (8th globally), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (10th), Australia (15th), China (16th) and the Republic of Korea (21st).
Accessible via //a80.hanoi.gov.vn and a mobile app, the platform serves as the official information hub for parades, cultural events, exhibitions, and public services. It offers real-time updates on schedules, traffic, security, healthcare, and live broadcasts, as well as behind-the-scenes stories and community-shared moments from across the country.
Vietnamese language is now officially taught at four high schools and is one of eight optional second foreign languages in the national university entrance exam of the RoK.
Coach Masahiko Okiyama asked his Vietnamese side to step up a gear after the break, and it took only three minutes to double their lead thanks to an individual effort from Y Za Luong, who finished crisply into the bottom corner.
More than 150 images on display highlight the National Assembly’s 80-year development and the performance of the HCM City delegation of NA deputies during the 2021–2026 term.
The festival aims to foster artistic and cultural exchange, while deepening international appreciation for national identity, societal values and the missions of law enforcement agencies, especially those of the Vietnamese People's Police and their counterparts around the globe.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to display up to 150 posters at Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19 and National Day on September 2.
The competition offers a meaningful cultural and educational platform, serving not only as a creative space for Vietnamese and international children living in Hanoi but also as a forum to inspire patriotism, a love for peace, environmental awareness, and the aspiration to build a humane and sustainable world.
Taking a journey to the Cham Museum — the modest building in Phan Rang –Thap Cham, Indian writer Ankita Mahabir said that the museum might not boast size but it brims with pride for the local community, featuring carefully preserved sandstone sculptures, portraits, and rare artifacts.
For years, the Vietnamese community in many countries rarely had the chance to experience Vietnam’s traditional arts and culture actitivies organized by the Vietnam government, except the annual event “Vietnam Day Abroad” that has been organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. But the year 2024 marked a turning point.
In the context of international integration and globalisation, culture and art education plays a vital role in promoting the all-round development of Vietnam's young generation.
Vietnam shared the top podium with the Philippines in the medal tally with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the last SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The “Vietnam – Colours from the Tropics” Cultural Festival in Moscow, Russia, has wrapped up after drawing 968,000 local residents and visitors, surpassing expectations and surprising organisers with the vibrant interest it sparked in the Russian capital.
Numerous commemorative activities highlighting the national remarkable achievements will be held nationwide in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).
The BaDen Mountain International Marathon 2025 took place in the southern province of Tay Ninh on August 3, attracting more than 6,000 domestic and international runners.
Foreign tourists visit Da Nang. (Source: VNA)
