In central Khánh Hòa, teaching the Chăm language in schools is helping young learners stay connected to their roots, one careful stroke at a time.

The extended 2026 New Year holiday, coupled with warm weather, proved ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Making the most of this period, people travelled to destinations with stunning landscapes and rich cultural appeal to relax and explore, helping to energise the tourism market from the very first days of the year.

Through practices suited to local realities and sustained by the commitment of the communities themselves, efforts to preserve and promote traditional cultural identities in villages across Dak Lak province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, are being carried forward, creating bright spots in the province’s cultural preservation and development.

In 2025, Vietnam’s tourism industry emerged as a bright spot in the national economy, achieving record numbers in international arrivals, revenue, and service quality.

As 2025 draws to a close, a vibrant festive atmosphere has taken hold across Vietnam. The nation is currently finalising grand preparations to ring in the New Year, a moment that will officially signal its entry into a new era - one defined by breakthrough growth and national prosperity.