Veteran scholar Trinh Quang Phu says writing about Ho Chi Minh became his lifelong mission after first meeting the leader in 1969.

After relocating to Australia, Emily Chi found strength in music and turned her personal journey into a global artistic connection.

For centuries, the Ngoc Nu statue at Dau Pagoda has captivated visitors with its lifelike beauty and delicate expression, becoming one of Vietnam’s greatest sculptural treasures.

A photo exhibition themed “connecting identities” opened at the Dak Lak Museum on May 12, featuring 100 photographic works showcasing the cultural beauty of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Vietnamese singer and actress Miu Le has become the focus of public attention after authorities linked her to an alleged drug-use case in Hai Phong, triggering growing concern across the country’s entertainment industry.

Vietnamese horror phenomenon ‘Five-Toed Pig’ has officially crossed $4.4 million after nearly three weeks in theaters, continuing its dominance at the nationwide box office.

Three rare national treasures - a Buddhist relic container, a dagger with a serpent-and-elephant handle, and a bronze ladle decorated with elephant imagery - are offering rare insight into Vietnam’s ancient spiritual and artistic traditions.

The Dong Duong Buddha statue is regarded as one of the oldest and most beautiful in Southeast Asia. Influenced by the Amaravati style of India, the statue was discovered in Quang Nam (former province) in 1911.

The second Thang Long - Hanoi Festival 2026, flying the banner “Heritage Flow”, is set to hit the capital from September 11-20.

Vietnamese fashion house Vu Ngoc and Son gains international recognition as global stars wear its bold, handcrafted designs.

The rapid advancement of technology is breathing new life into Vietnam’s cultural heritage, enabling values once confined to museums to reach wider audiences through creative works by artists, communities and individuals.

Vietnam will make its debut at the 61st Venice Biennale with a showcase of lacquer works by ten artists, marking a major milestone for the country at one of the world's most prestigious art events.

One year after Tunnels: Sun In The Dark made a strong impression at the box office, director Bui Thac Chuyen has announced a new historical war project titled Can ke cai chet (Close to Death).

Marking the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic action film franchises of all time, Top Gun: Maverick will return to Vietnamese cinemas from May 13, 2026 for a limited run in IMAX, ScreenX and 4DX formats nationwide.

From May 6 to 17, the European Literature Days will unfold across Vietnam with a rich and diverse program spanning from Hanoi to Hue and Ho Chi Minh City.

Cuong Xa Pagoda in Tan Hung ward of northern Hai Phong city has been recognised as the temple with the largest system of stone walls engraved with the Buddhist swastika symbol in Asia by the Asia Book of Records.

The house of Lumban Sianipar, former Indonesian Defence Attaché in Vietnam, unfolds as a cultural journey through Vietnam, with walls adorned with mother-of-pearl inlay works, eggshell art, lacquer and oil paintings.

A large-scale cultural exhibition spotlighting the heritage and transformation of Vietnam’s highland regions will be held in Son La province from May 8–10.

Culture has long been described as the spiritual foundation of society, an internal strength, and a driver of development; yet for that idea to truly take root in everyday life, it must be translated into concrete, visible, and tangible policies.

An archival photo exhibition is being held at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2026).