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.
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.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Visitors to the exhibition "Vietnam – Global Destination 2017”, which is part of the Vietnam Culture Day in Austria (Photo: VNA) 
