From ages 6 to 84, nearly 1,000 artists joined Vietnam’s second heritage painting contest, showcasing national memory.

Vietnam on December 1 kicked off a month-long series of New Year 2026 celebrations at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s suburban Doai Phuong commune.

For the past 30 years, Vu Hoai Nam (born 1976), a resident of Hong Quang Ward in Ninh Binh Province, has quietly built a rare collection of over 500 Vietnamese banknotes and more than 200 coins spanning various historical periods.

Zootopia 2 caused a sensation at the Vietnamese box office over the weekend, delivering an impressive debut that toppled several local titles and ended the two-week dominance of Truy tim long dien huong, which features actor Doan Quoc Dam.

For more than ten years, photographer Hoang Thi Bich Thao has journeyed across landscapes, quietly chasing the sun. To her, every photograph is born when light, time, and the heart align.

The Miss Charm 2025 beauty pageant officially kicked off on the afternoon of November 29 with the sash presentation ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City. The event brought together 34 contestants from around the world.

Vietnam’s art community is celebrating a unique milestone as the Art In The Forest (AIF) initiative marks its 10th anniversary, alongside the fifth anniversary of the Flamingo Contemporary Art Museum in Phu Tho.

The Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards 2025 took place at Ton Duc Thang Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the 20th anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day.

The controversy surrounding singer Dan Truong's fundraising using a personal account is a universal lesson for artists and celebrities in particular, and for individuals in general.

In 2025, Vietnam has made a strong mark by rising eight spots to rank 46th in the World Happiness Index.

The 4th International Asia–Europe New Music Festival opened in Hanoi on November 27, drawing 30 international composers and artists, along with 220 others from various domestic art units.

Photographer Thai Phien’s yoga-themed nude photo book Sunlight behind the curtain has been awarded Vietnam’s top national photography prize for 2025.

Catalina Duque from Colombia claimed the Miss International 2025 crown, while Vietnam’s representative, Nguyen Ngoc Kieu Duy, did not advance to the semifinals.

The HCM City Museum showcases 300 years of Vietnamese clothing in a new heritage exhibit.

The establishment of the Vietnam Classical Music Society marks a strategic move to develop a modern, sustainable ecosystem for classical music in the country.

Personal controversies and scandals involving actors have caused damage to film projects in which they have been involved as the public has boycotted some of these films.

A photo and handicraft exhibition showcasing Vietnam’s culture and the Vietnam – US relations opened in Washington D.C. on November 24.

Vietnam has made its debut in the region’s digital music royalty top 10, with revenues hitting nearly USD 16 million, according to CISAC.

Mai Ngo heads to Miss Charm 2025, vowing to carry the spirit of Central Vietnam’s resilience to the international stage.

"Mua Do" (Red Rain), the acclaimed box office phenomenon, secured the prestigious Golden Lotus Award - the highest honor at the 24th Vietnam Film Festival held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25.