The Vietnam Reading Alliance aims to promote reading culture, raise publishing standards and build a modern industry rooted in knowledge for sustainable development.

With strong production values and a deeply humanistic message, Mother and Homeland by Ha Phuong has been selected for broadcast on Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN).

As global audiences look east for inspiration, Vietnam must decide how it presents itself on the world stage.

A total of 103 chefs have set a national record by creating “The largest coconut sticky rice map of Vietnam.”

A single controversial line has pushed a well-intentioned music project into the spotlight, raising broader concerns about how patriotic themes are being handled in contemporary Vietnamese music.

Politburo’s Resolution No. 80 on developing Vietnamese culture places a stronger emphasis on nurturing talent in traditional arts.

Stretching along the coastal belt of Lam Dong, centuries-old communal houses and temples worshipping the “Ong” (Whale God) stand as quiet custodians of history, embodying the distinctive cultural and spiritual life of Vietnamese coastal communities.

Pianist Kevin Kenner, winner of the 12th International Chopin Piano Competition, will perform in Vietnam next month in a chamber concert titled “In Gratitude”, alongside Vietnamese pianist Nguyen Viet Trung and a quintet of guest artists.

The International Lion Dance Tournament 2026 opened on April 24 evening at the An Dong Ward Public Service Centre, bringing together 15 leading lion–dragon dance troupes, including 10 top teams of Vietnam and five invited international teams. ​

The publishing industry is undergoing profound transformation under the impact of artificial intelligence, forcing organizations and individuals to adapt or risk falling behind.

The 2026 exhibition on orchids, ornamental plants and artistic stones from the three regions, part of the Hue Festival 2026, is underway at the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central city of Thua Thien-Hue from April 24-28.

The Photographic Society of America (PSA) Photo Gathering 2026 and the PSA-PG 2026 International Photo Exhibition officially opened at the Thung Nham ecotourism zone in Vietnam's northern province of Ninh Binh on April 24.

A series of cultural and tourism activities themed “Highland rendezvous” will take place from April 30 to May 3 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi.

A VN-Republic of Korea co-production film about Grand Lord Tran Hung Dao was unveiled in Seoul on April 23, launching full-scale production preparations with a hefty projected budget of around 30 billion KRW (20.3 million USD).

A vibrant line-up of circus and magic performances from across Vietnam will take centre stage during the upcoming holidays, marking the 51st anniversary of national reunification (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1).​

Both professional and amateur filmmakers are encouraged to submit entries to the second Ho Chi Minh City Short Film Festival, which will be held in June.

Two photo exhibitions opened on April 23 in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring the people and landscape of Vietnam and development achievements of the southern metropolis.

The fourth Vietnam Banh Mi Festival 2026 opened to visitors on April 23 at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing food lovers and tourists alike.

The 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival will be held from June 26–28 in Khanh Hoa, bringing together delegations from seven localities with significant Cham populations, namely Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, Lam Dong, Tay Ninh, An Giang, Dak Lak and HCM City.