Tourism products should be developed on a cultural foundation while leveraging the distinctive strengths of each locality. Tours and travel routes, meanwhile, should be designed around tourists’ needs.
The green carpet event of the 73rd Miss World pageant brought together 111 delegates from countries and territories around the world. The contestants showcased glamorous evening gowns featuring high slits and intricate embellishments to highlight their figures. The event marked one of the standout pre-final activities, drawing significant attention from media and beauty pageant fans. The atmosphere was described as vibrant, filled with international fashion flair.
Singer Phương Thanh has taken on the role of a single mother who tirelessly raises her son in Quang Hà's new music video, released for the Vu Lan (Ullambana) season. The touching story highlights the sacrifices of motherhood, aligning with the occasion's spirit of gratitude toward parents. Through this rare acting role in a music video, Phương Thanh hopes to convey a heartfelt tribute to mothers everywhere.
The latest ranking of the highest-grossing films in cinema history still places James Cameron's "Avatar" at the top, with global earnings nearing $2.9 billion. Notably, the new release "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has quickly broken into the top 10 shortly after hitting theaters, highlighting the enduring appeal of the superhero franchise. The list reflects a continuing global preference for big-budget blockbusters with stunning visual effects and familiar cinematic universes.
Rather than treating marriage as an inevitable culmination of youth, a growing number of urban women are choosing financial independence and living life on their own terms.
Tengku Puteri Ilyana Alia, daughter of former Malaysian King Sultan Abdullah, has married British racing driver Christopher Froggatt in an elaborate royal wedding in Kuala Lumpur.
A viral sushi trend from New York has made its way to Singapore, the world’s second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, with local chain Super Sushi introducing its own take on the push-up roll.
Blackpink’s Lisa turns handbags into a defining part of her style, with a collection that spans luxury houses including Louis Vuitton, Loewe, Celine, Rabanne and Fendi.
Cooked eggs and egg-based dishes can be safely reheated if they have been stored correctly and warmed to a sufficiently high temperature.
Two iron swords unearthed at the site have drawn considerable interest from experts.
The culture ministry is urgently drafting the Law on Cultural Industry Development under expedited procedures, with plans to submit it to the National Assembly session in October.
Chi Pu was among the Vietnamese artists participating in the programme, drawing attention from local audiences and media during the two-day event.
Amid the rapid growth of the industrial revolution, the emergence of imitations, mass-produced industrial prints and products made with AI poses a direct threat to authentic Đông Hồ paintings and artisans. Đông Hồ folk paintings were officially inscribed on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in 2025.
The occasion marks Việt Nam’s first-time hosting of Miss World, with close to a month of festivities unfolding across the country.
The southernmost province of Cà Mau is working on the digitisation of tourism destinations to promote its image and branding.
