Launched on January 9, 2016, the street started as a modest 140-metre stretch that few expected would have such a big impact on Vietnam’s publishing scene.

November 24 is set to be officially recognised as Vietnam Culture Day and designated a fully paid public holiday under a draft resolution aimed at boosting the country’s cultural development and widening public access to arts and heritage.

A special concert honouring musician Trinh Cong Son, one of Vietnam’s most iconic cultural figures, will be held in Singapore on April 18.

Authorities in Ninh Binh are completing a scientific dossier to submit to UNESCO, seeking World Heritage status for the Van Long - Kim Bang - Tam Chuc white-rumped langur cultural and ecological landscape.

The northern province of Quang Ninh is turning massive concerts into its hottest new tourist magnets, as part of a big push to follow the Politburo’s Resolution 80 on Vietnamese cultural development.

The National Tourism Year 2026 opening and mega concert are drawing massive attention across digital platforms.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to develop several key projects to boost its cultural industries, including the construction of a large-scale film studio complex covering around 100–150 hectares.

A classic of British theatre is being reawakened - this time with a distinctly Vietnamese breath.

The 2026 traditional festival of Hanoi’s Bat Trang pottery village officially opened on April 1, drawing large numbers of residents and visitors from across the country.

Hue is rolling out a vibrant line-up of cultural, culinary and coastal tourism events this April as part of Hue Festival 2026, organised under a year-round four-season format, with the Summer Festival set to run from April through June.

Viewing cultural industries as a cornerstone of sustainable development, the city is working to establish a comprehensive ecosystem supporting traditional performing arts.

A series of cultural and artistic activities highlighting the identities of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s Doai Phuong commune from April 17–19.

A decade of wandering through Hanoi’s labyrinth of streets has shaped the visual language of photographer Tung Xuan Lam, whose first solo exhibition, Nhan dang goc (Original Identity), is now on display in Ho Chi Minh City.

A student-led project breathes fresh life into water puppetry, reconnecting tradition with a new generation.

The programme was not merely a competition but also a celebration of creativity, cultural understanding, and the power of language in connecting people.

From fireworks to exhibitions and festivals, the city is set to come alive with large-scale events honoring national milestones.

In a quiet corridor of Bach Mai Hospital, where urgency and anxiety usually define the atmosphere, an unexpected sound emerged - the warm, trembling voice of a viola.

Throughout the development journey of any nation, culture always forms the spiritual bedrock of society. It nurtures values, shapes ways of life, and helps form the character of each individual.

Beyond offering opportunities for people to reconnect with their roots and experience distinctive historical and cultural values, traditional festivals are emerging as strategic resources that promote tourism and support local economic growth.

The 22-year-old contestant from Hanoi impressed judges and audiences alike to secure the crown at the grand finale in Ho Chi Minh City.