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Vietnam’s 700-year-old Buddhist towers threatened by neglect

Archaeologists are calling for urgent action to protect three rare Buddhist relic towers in northern Vietnam linked to the origins of the influential Truc Lam Zen Buddhist tradition.

Hanoi exhibition brings the capital’s historic 36 streets to life

An exhibition in Hanoi is taking visitors into the history of the capital’s famous 36 streets, revealing how their names, traditional trades and crafts helped shape the Old Quarter.

Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2026 opens

The second Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2026, themed “Heritage Flow,” kicked off on the night of September 11 with a brilliant fireworks display.

At 89, Hollywood actress Kieu Chinh comes home to Vietnamese cinema

From sharing the screen with Burt Reynolds and Dev Anand to her memorable role in ‘The Joy Luck Club,’ Kieu Chinh has spent nearly 70 years in cinema. Now, at 89, she is returning to Vietnamese film.

Vietnamese farmer turns wife’s pregnancy craving into profitable fruit farm

What began with his pregnant wife craving a fruit he could not find at local markets has grown into a 2,000-tree farm in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, earning farmer Bui Huu Toan up to $19,000 a year in profit from fresh fruit alone.

Will musicians be replaced by AI that can compose music in minutes?

Between the blurred lines of AI and art, Vietnam’s music industry is facing an existential challenge.

Liu Yifei-Ho Ngoc Ha photo row revives celebrity etiquette debate

What happens when one celebrity disappears from a group photo? A controversy involving Liu Yifei and Vietnamese star Ho Ngoc Ha shows how a simple crop can become a question of status and respect.

Vietnamese model finishes in top five at Manhunt International 2026

Tran Tien Dung, a 29-year-old Vietnamese model and former marketing director, finished fourth runner-up at Manhunt International 2026 after competing against contestants from 35 other countries and territories.

60 artists, three stages: Vietnam unveils 14-hour music festival

SAO Concert is scaling up into a 25,000-capacity music festival in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing nearly 60 artists together for more than 14 hours of performances.

How drug scandals and delusional egos are affecting famous artists

Meritorious Artist Kiru Thanh, Long Nhat, Tang Nhat Tue and others have tarnished the sacred title of “artist” by abandoning self-respect and pursuing destructive pleasures.

Vietnam’s costliest film faces historic losses after box-office flop

The Last Secret of the First Emperor, the most expensive Vietnamese film ever made with a $3.8 million production budget, is now at risk of becoming the country’s biggest box-office loss.

The fascinating traditions behind a Red Dao wedding in Vietnam

Trumpets lead the wedding procession as a Red Dao bride, her face hidden beneath a red veil, crosses a basin after a ritual to ward off evil before joining her groom in 12 bows to their ancestors.

'Zero Meets Hero' nears $7.6 million as new Vietnamese films hit theaters

“Zero Meets Hero” continued its unbeaten run at the Vietnamese box office over the weekend, while “Len huong,” featuring “Red Rain” actress Ha Anh, is preparing to hit theaters.

Ede people pray for abundance in a centuries-old ritual

Amid the fields, a small stilt house and bamboo granary rise beneath hanging wind chimes, creating the sacred setting for the Ede people’s prosperity ritual in Dak Lak.

Hanoi Jazztival 2026: Where jazz, heritage and the city meet

Hanoi Jazztival 2026 is closely tied to the capital’s cultural industry strategy and its commitments as a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network.

At 92, Hanoi collector lives among treasures gathered over 70 years

Since his 20s, Vuong Dinh Que has traveled through Hanoi’s alleys and neighboring villages in search of beautiful old wooden pieces, building a collection spanning seven decades.

Miss World 2026 promotes Vietnamese culture, tourism

The 73rd Miss World pageant, just held in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, has helped promote Vietnamese culture and tourism, with contestants from around the world showcasing the beauty of ao dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress).

Vietnamese film '1982' to debut at Busan International Film Festival

Director Nguyen Hoang Diep will present her second film, 1982, at the Busan International Film Festival in the Republic of Korea to compete in the Vision-Asia section from October 6 to 15.

Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards create new cultural, heritage values

The Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards debuted in Hanoi on September 4 to honour outstanding contributions to Vietnamese culture. The awards connect culture, heritage and tourism with innovation in the digital era.

Outbursts by celebrities online are red flags for unprofessional behavior

For artists and celebrities, livestreams are not only a way to interact with audiences but also a fertile channel for boosting income through product sales and brand partnerships.