Visitors to the exhibition "Vietnam – Global Destination 2017”, which is part of the Vietnam Culture Day in Austria (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –The Vietnam Culture Day was held in Vienna City Hall, Austria on July 3 withthe engagement of 400 visitors.
The event was jointly organised by theVietnamese Embassy in Austria, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, theMinistry of Information and Communication, and Vienna authorities.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Viet Anhhighlighted the growing relations between the two countries over the past 45years, especially in trade and economy.
Austria has become the fifth largest tradepartner of Vietnam in the European Union (EU) with two-way trade hitting 3billion USD last year.
Chairperson of the Austrian National Council’sForeign Affairs Committee Josef Cap said on December 1, 1972, Austria was thethird Western country to establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam.
The bilateral relations have been developingpositively in recent years across politics, economy and culture.
An exhibition titled “Vietnam – Global Destination2017” was opened at the event, showcasing nearly 300 photos that feature worldheritage sites, traditional craft villages, festivals, and cuisine in Vietnamas well as the beauty of Vietnamese seas and islands.
Documents on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) andTruong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos drew great attention from visitors.
Vietnamese artists also attracted participants withspecial music and dance performances.-VNA
Vietnamese and Austrian enterprises attended a business-to-business platform in Austria on Aug. 23 to seek partners in the fields of clean energy, banking, telecommunications and garments, and food.
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and the Austrian Trade Union Federation (OGB) have agreed to strengthen their bilateral partnership.
Austria is interested in Hanoi’s plan to develop emergency relief services, Austrian Ambassador Thomas Loidl told Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung on November 16.
Hanoi will create the most favourable conditions for Austrian enterprises to invest in water and waste treatment, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong and Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Loidl have highlighted the development of bilateral cooperation.
Young people are no longer seeing heritage as something distant. They are actively engaging with it, for example, photographing it, performing it, and making it part of their everyday creative expression.
Demonstrating their superior form, the Thai women’s team cruised to a straight-sets victory, winning 25–16, 25–16, and 25–21. With this result, Thailand remains unbeaten across both legs of the tournament so far.
According to the latest FIFA women’s rankings, Vietnam ranked sixth in Asia, behind Japan (8th globally), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (10th), Australia (15th), China (16th) and the Republic of Korea (21st).
Accessible via //a80.hanoi.gov.vn and a mobile app, the platform serves as the official information hub for parades, cultural events, exhibitions, and public services. It offers real-time updates on schedules, traffic, security, healthcare, and live broadcasts, as well as behind-the-scenes stories and community-shared moments from across the country.
Vietnamese language is now officially taught at four high schools and is one of eight optional second foreign languages in the national university entrance exam of the RoK.
Coach Masahiko Okiyama asked his Vietnamese side to step up a gear after the break, and it took only three minutes to double their lead thanks to an individual effort from Y Za Luong, who finished crisply into the bottom corner.
More than 150 images on display highlight the National Assembly’s 80-year development and the performance of the HCM City delegation of NA deputies during the 2021–2026 term.
The festival aims to foster artistic and cultural exchange, while deepening international appreciation for national identity, societal values and the missions of law enforcement agencies, especially those of the Vietnamese People's Police and their counterparts around the globe.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to display up to 150 posters at Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19 and National Day on September 2.
The competition offers a meaningful cultural and educational platform, serving not only as a creative space for Vietnamese and international children living in Hanoi but also as a forum to inspire patriotism, a love for peace, environmental awareness, and the aspiration to build a humane and sustainable world.
Taking a journey to the Cham Museum — the modest building in Phan Rang –Thap Cham, Indian writer Ankita Mahabir said that the museum might not boast size but it brims with pride for the local community, featuring carefully preserved sandstone sculptures, portraits, and rare artifacts.
For years, the Vietnamese community in many countries rarely had the chance to experience Vietnam’s traditional arts and culture actitivies organized by the Vietnam government, except the annual event “Vietnam Day Abroad” that has been organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. But the year 2024 marked a turning point.
In the context of international integration and globalisation, culture and art education plays a vital role in promoting the all-round development of Vietnam's young generation.
Vietnam shared the top podium with the Philippines in the medal tally with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the last SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The “Vietnam – Colours from the Tropics” Cultural Festival in Moscow, Russia, has wrapped up after drawing 968,000 local residents and visitors, surpassing expectations and surprising organisers with the vibrant interest it sparked in the Russian capital.
Numerous commemorative activities highlighting the national remarkable achievements will be held nationwide in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).
Visitors to the exhibition "Vietnam – Global Destination 2017”, which is part of the Vietnam Culture Day in Austria (Photo: VNA) 
