Vietnam has proposed broadening cooperation with Japan’s Aichi Prefecture in culture, sports and creative industries, including launching a Vietnam Festival in Aichi and strengthening links between UNESCO Creative Cities, as the two sides seek to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The 2026 Viet Nam Cultural Week in Laos has opened in Vientiane, featuring a series of cultural and artistic activities running from May 12 to 16.

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm offered incense in commemoration of Hùng Kings, the legendary founders of Việt Nam, at Kính Thiên Palace atop Nghĩa Lĩnh Mountain in the northern province of Phú Thọ on April 26 morning (the tenth day of the third lunar month).

The Visit Viet Nam Year 2026 under the theme “Gia Lai – Where the great forests meet the blue sea” officially kicked off in Gia Lai province on March 28 evening, positioning the event as a national tourism highlight to showcase the locality’s unique cultural heritage and strengthen its profile as a vibrant destination connecting highland and coastal tourism experiences.

As the Year of the Horse begins, Việt Nam’s tourism industry is already galloping ahead. A rare nine-day Tết break has sparked strong domestic and outbound demand, offering an early vote of confidence in 2026’s growth prospects.