A Vietnamese Pho Day was held in Beijing on February 5, spotlighting pho as a signature of Viet Nam’s national brand while promoting cultural exchange between Viet Nam, China and the wider international community, and supporting Vietnamese businesses in China in promoting their products and services.

The Ha Noi People’s Committee plans to launch a series of activities for the 2025 international festival on craft village preservation and development, scheduled to take place from September to November.

Viet Nam will host the Asian Youth Theatre Festival (AYTF 2025) for the first time from June 16 to 20. With a diverse range of activities, AYTF 2025 will offer young artists a unique platform to refine their creative thinking, develop leadership skills, and integrate into the international arts network.

An art programme titled ‘A Circle of Music and Dance’ was held on June 12 at the Viet Nam Pavilion as part of EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai in Japan.