Da Nang (VNS/VNA) - The central city of Da Nang has held a ceremony to welcome the one millionth Korean visitor to the beach hub in 2025 on the occasion of the annual Vietnam-RoK Culture Exchange Festival.
The city’s tourism promotion centre said the Republic of Korea (RoK) has remained in top place in the international tourist segment since 2016.
It said the first flight of Asiana Airlines landed at Da Nang International Airport in 2011, and the operation of the Korean Air then helped the RoK emerge as one of top three key markets for Da Nang.
As many as 12 airlines from the RoK, including Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Air Busan, Air Seoul, T'way Air, Eastar Jet, Air Seoul, Jin Air, Aero K and Air Premia, have operated flights from Busan, Seoul, Daegu and Cheongju to Da Nang.
More than 200 businesses and organisations from the RoK and Vietnam joined the festival with a series of art performances, exhibitions, cultural exchanges, trade and investment./.
In just the first seven months of 2025, Da Nang welcomed over 1 million Korean visitors, reinforcing its position as the most favourite destination of Korean tourists in Vietnam.
Vietnam consistently values its relationship with the RoK and bilateral cooperation will continue to develop in a more substantive, effective, diverse, and sustainable manner in the time ahead, in line with the interests of the two peoples and contributing to the maintenance of peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
A the 31st-generation descendant of King Ly Thai To, Ly Xuong Can was first appointed as Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador to the RoK in 2017 and reappointed in 2021. In his role, he has spearheaded numerous cultural exchange and tourism promotion initiatives, including the establishment of the Vietnam tourism promotion office in the RoK and the development of a cashless payment project for Korean tourists visiting Vietnam.
VinH Nghiem Pagoda, also known for its breathtaking architecture and rich history, draws visitors who seek both exploration and worship. It is part of the massive Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac complex that has recently been recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site.
The films will serve to educate the public, particularly younger generations, about Vietnam’s revolutionary history, instill pride in national unity, and inspire civic responsibility towards safeguarding the nation’s future.
A total of 36 outstanding student works in media and the creative arts were honoured at the closing ceremony of the International Student Media Art Festival (ISMA 2025) held on July 29 at Van Lang University (VLU) in HCM City.
The programme brings together over 100 people from 16 ethnic minority groups across 11 localities, offering visitors a chance to explore traditional crafts, folk music, dances, rituals, and cuisine.
Taking place from July 24–30, the championship drew athletes from 10 Asian nations, including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Laos, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. Athletes battled it out in two main disciplines - tanding (combat) and seni (artistic performance) across 32 medal events.
Oc Eo is widely recognised as a hallmark archaeological culture of southern Vietnam, dating back to the early centuries of the Common Era. The culture was first identified in 1944 by French archaeologist Louis Malleret, who named it after Go Oc Eo, the location in present-day Oc Eo commune, An Giang province.
Gia Huy, born in 1996 in Tay Ninh and a graduate of Ho Chi Minh City’s Theatre & Cinema University, stunned critics with his theatre‑bred presence and emotional vulnerability.
Madani Malaysia Week 2025 is more than a cultural display—it is a heartfelt invitation to the Vietnamese public to explore Malaysia’s heritage first-hand.
The 2025 AFF U23 Championship title further cements Vietnam’s dominance in Southeast Asian youth football, and showcases the firmness, talent, solidarity, and aspiration to rise of the young players donning the national jersey.
Vietnam’s national U-23 football team successfully defended their ASEAN U23 Championship after a 1-0 victory against hosts Indonesia in the final on July 29 evening.
As the first national-level competition in Vietnam dedicated solely to Italian wines, the Vietnam Best Sommelier in Italian Wines 2025 set a new benchmark in professional wine education and appreciation.
The highlight of the event was a concert by artists from the Vietnam National Academy of Music, featuring traditional Vietnamese instruments such as dan bau (monochord zither), T’rung (a traditional bamboo xylophone used by the Gia Rai and Ba Na ethnic groups in the Central Highlands), and sao truc (bamboo flute). Folk songs from Vietnam’s three regions were also performed, offering a culturally rich musical experience.
Vietnamese circus artists have earned two major awards at international festivals in Russia, showcasing the nation’s growing stature on the global stage.
The centre’s activities focus on developing joint educational projects, conducting scientific research and conferences, as well as organising events related to the promotion of the culture, history, and traditions of both countries. It is expected to become an important platform for strengthening bilateral humanitarian and academic cooperation.
Tournament organisers have sent a letter to confirm Vietnamese competitors' participation in aerobics, women's beach handball, billiards, petanque, kickboxing, Muay Thai, wushu and jujitsu.
Vietnamese women's team claimed the championship title in the quadrant event after a comeback 2-1 victory over Thailand at the World Sepak Takraw Championship Thai King’s Cup 2025 on July 27.
