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Hmong rapper brings Indigenous music to the global stage

Growing up in a remote mountain village without electricity, NT One spent more than a decade pursuing one ambition: bringing Vietnamese Hmong music into the global contemporary music scene.

The gươl: Where Co Tu traditions endure in modern Vietnam

For the Co Tu people, the gươl is more than a building. It is where community life unfolds and where centuries-old customs continue to shape village identity.

Buddhist chanting star Ani Choying Drolma to perform in Vietnam

Renowned Nepalese Buddhist nun & singer Ani Choying Drolma, one of the world's most celebrated voices in contemporary Buddhist sacred music, will return to VN this Sept. for 2 Sound Healing Concert 2026 performances under the theme "The Inner Seed."

Jewelry brand behind major Vietnamese beauty pageant crowns suspends operations

Luxury Gold & Diamond, a jewelry brand known for designing crowns for several of Vietnam's leading beauty pageants, has announced that it is suspending operations until further notice, citing challenges facing the jewelry and diamond market.

Da Nang to host festival honouring Quang Nam-style noodle soup

The My Quang – Quintessence of Quang Cuisine 2026 festival will take place on August 14–15 at Nai Nam communal house in the Tien Son Sports Complex of Hoa Cuong ward, central Da Nang City.

Nghe An's Bach Ma Temple preserves more than 100 royal decrees

Built during the Le Dynasty, Bach Ma Temple in Nghe An is one of the province's most sacred spiritual sites, preserving more than 100 imperial royal decrees alongside remarkable examples of traditional Vietnamese architecture.

Top Chef Vietnam returns with mission to elevate Vietnamese cuisine globally

Season four of the reality show Top Chef Vietnam 2026, themed "Bringing Vietnamese cuisine to the world's dining table", will air on VTV3 every Monday evening from August 3.

Vietnam's top models headline Chung Thanh Phong fashion show

Rare orchids became the creative inspiration for Chung Thanh Phong's latest haute couture collection, showcased by some of Vietnam's biggest fashion stars.

Spider-Man smashes Vietnam box office with $1.9 million opening day

Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken Vietnam's box office by storm, earning more than VND 50 billion (USD 1.9 million) on its opening day and replacing The Odyssey as the country's top-grossing film.

The Odyssey offers lessons for Vietnam's cultural industries

The global impact of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey extends far beyond the box office, offering Vietnam valuable lessons on how film can drive publishing, tourism, education and the wider creative economy.

Emoura Pham crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2026

Emoura Pham, a 26-year-old Vietnamese-British contestant representing Ho Chi Minh City, has been crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2026 and will represent the country at Miss Grand International in India.

Sixty-five year old professor wins 3 dancesport medals at int’l competition

After more than three decades as a university professor, scientist, and advocate for creative thinking, 65-year-old Professor Truong Nguyen Thanh has taken on a new challenge - competitive dancesport - and earned 3 medals at a competition.

Vietnam’s theaters cannot go digital on their own

Vietnam’s theaters are embracing digital platforms, but limited funding, complex ticketing and copyright risks show that their own efforts alone cannot deliver lasting transformation.

‘Minions & Monsters’ crosses VND150 billion at Vietnam box office

The Vietnamese box office remained lively over the weekend as “Minions & Monsters” crossed VND150 billion and new releases entered the top five.

Digitizing Vietnam's art and photography demands caution

Vietnam is expanding efforts to digitize its cultural heritage, but experts say the process must carefully balance accessibility, preservation and the authenticity of historical materials.

Ho Chi Minh City links culture and tourism as V-Pop heads to the US

Ho Chi Minh City is expanding its cultural industry through closer integration of the arts and tourism, while a new concert project aims to bring Vietnamese pop music to North America in late 2026.

HCM City festival brings fans together for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Final

Thousands of Vietnamese football fans gathered at Saigon Riverside Park on July 20 for a 24-hour Coca-Cola festival culminating in a live screening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Final.

Vietnamese martial arts fantasy film selected for Toronto festival

Inspired by one of the mysterious folk legends surrounding the tomb of Dinh Tien Hoang, the film follows a gripping journey to protect the final secret of Vietnam's first emperor.

Two Vietnamese villages keep a 1,000-year-old oath alive

One of Vietnam's oldest village brotherhoods has reached its 1,000th anniversary, celebrating a tradition that has endured through generations.

Colourful street carnival brings vibrant spirit to Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026

A spectacular street carnival lit up Nha Trang on the evening of July 18 as part of the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors.