Vesak 2025 to highlight Buddhist insights for world peace, sustainable development

Culture - Tourism

The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations (Vesak 2025), scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6-8, emphasises the role of Buddhist principles in promoting peace and sustainable development globally, heard a press conference held by Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)'s Executive Council in Hanoi on April 22.

Party chief attends grand art performance celebrating national reunification

Culture - Tourism

Party General Secretary To Lam, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, attended a grand art performance programme held in Ho Chi Minh City in the evening of April 20 as part of nationwide celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the south and national reunification (April 30, 1975-2025).

Tuna and lithophone of Phu Yen conquering tourists

Culture - Tourism

At the Vietnam International Travel Mart Hanoi 2025 (VITM), Phu Yen made a strong impression on both domestic and international tourists and travel businesses with an impressive showcase of art performances and unique culinary demonstrations featuring ocean tuna, delicately highlighting the integration of natural resources, traditional culture, and folk art.

Net-zero tourism benefits sustainable development

Culture - Tourism

Though net-zero tourism is a new concept, it has gained significant community attention, making contributions to sustainable development.

Member states of UNESCO adopted a decision recommending the UNESCO General Conference, scheduled for this November, endorse the commemoration of the birth anniversaries of several eminent persons worldwide, including a joint celebration with Vietnam marking the 300th birth of scholar Le Quy Don (1726–2026).

The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM Hanoi 2025) officially opened in Hanoi on April 10 under the theme “Developing Green Destinations - Elevating Vietnamese Tourism”.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 10 signed for issuance of an official dispatch outlining a plan to accelerate tourism development, aiming to drive double-digit economic growth.

With international tourist arrivals to Vietnam exceeding 6 million in the first three months of this year, the highest ever recorded, experts believe that a great opportunity is opening up for the country’s tourism industry in 2025.