At the launching ceremony. (Photo: tcdulichtphcm.vn)
HCM City (VNA) – “Top Chef Vietnam” – a realitytelevision programme – made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City on May 22, aiming topromote Vietnamese cuisine to the world.
Co-organised by the VTV3 channel and TV Hub JSC,the show has the support of the Cuisine Culture Association and the Young ChiefAssociation, among other units.
It is scheduled for 8:30 every Monday on theVTV3 channel, starting June 12, and expected to draw great audiences thanks to the attractivenessof local cuisine.
Le Hanh, CEO of TV Hub JSC, said “Top Chef” chroniclesa competition between professional chefs, where they create world-class dishes,noting that the show has been run successfully in over 24 countries over the last 10years.
With the participation of many talented chefs acrossthe country, “Top Chef Vietnam” will bring Vietnamese cuisine to a new height,she said.
Sixteen chefs will be selected for the show, wherethey are expected to introduce the uniqueness of Vietnamese dishes. The winner of “TopChef Vietnam” will receive 300 million VND (12,800 USD) and a scholarship to aprestigious culinary school, and also represent Vietnam at various internationalcompetitions.
Vietnamese cuisine has continuously climbedup in the world culinary rankings. TasteAtlas, a world-famous culinary website,ranked it as the 20th in the world. In late January 2023, the UStravel magazine Travel and Leisure named Vietnam as the top culinarydestination in Asia in their Bucket List Places in Asia 2023, especially forstreet food./.
“Banh Mi”, a street food deeply imprinted on the minds of many Vietnamese people, has become a source of national pride. Thanks to creativity in cooking method, the simple street food is now found among high-end dishes in restaurants and even 5-star hotels.
Vietnamese banh mi, which has been ranked seventh in the world’s top 50 best street foods, is a familiar dish appealing to diners with its beautiful blend of Western and Vietnamese flavours.
The Five Continents Food Festival took place from May 11-14 in Ho Chi Minh City with the aim of promoting local and global cuisine and offered guests the opportunity to experience the culinary cultures of many different continents.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
At the launching ceremony. (Photo: tcdulichtphcm.vn) 
