Hoa Minzy, Duc Phuc and Phuong My Chi didn’t just dominate charts - they redefined modern Vietnamese music with bold cultural expressions.

Despite being released for free, the historical film "Mua Do" (Red Rain) was pirated across hundreds of websites within hours.

A new digital heritage product offering visitors an interactive way to explore traditional culture through advanced technology was introduced at Hanoi’s iconic Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature complex) on November 23.

Solutions to attract film producers to localities were the focus of a seminar organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the HCMC Department of Culture and Sports, and the HCMC Institute for Development Studies.

A Vietnam – US friendship festival was held in Hanoi on November 23 as part of celebrations of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (1995–2025).

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has released its digital transformation strategy for the 2025–2030 period.

Huong Giang has spoken publicly for the first time since exiting Miss Universe 2025, revealing that sudden changes in the pageant's direction left her at odds with its new criteria.

Ho Chi Minh City will host a major cultural heritage conference on November 24 to define a new strategy for 2026–2030 and beyond.

She didn’t make the top 30, but Huong Giang broke boundaries as the first Asian transgender woman to compete at Miss Universe.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed Red Rain meets the criteria for Oscar nomination in the Best International Feature category.

Despite not making the Top 30, Huong Giang made history as Asia’s first transgender contestant at Miss Universe.

Miss Universe 2025 ends with Mexico’s Fátima Bosch taking the title, ahead of runners-up from Thailand and Venezuela.

Vietnam is experiencing a powerful convergence of artistic excellence and strategic opportunity - offering a rare opening to build a globally competitive cultural industry.

The fourth Asia-Europe New Music Festival will dedicate a special concert night to spotlight young Vietnamese composers.

The Miss Universe 2025 semifinals took place on the evening of November 19 in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring 122 contestants in two categories: swimsuit and evening gown.

The priority sectors include cinema; fine arts, photography and exhibition; performing arts; software and entertainment games; advertising; handicrafts; cultural tourism; creative design; television and radio; and publishing.

Cultural heritage is a strategic resource that helps shape the unique brand of Vietnamese tourism. This is not just an assessment but a vivid reality, reflected in the strong flow of visitors to heritage-linked destinations across the country.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with Quang Ninh province and the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, held a press conference in Hanoi on November 19 to provide information about the upcoming Vietnam–Japan local cooperation forum.

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Huong Giang made a strong impression during the national costume segment of Miss Universe 2025, which took place on the afternoon of November 19 in Thailand.

While fashion shows and pageants thrive in Ho Chi Minh City, authorities are grappling with increasingly deceptive violations and legal loopholes.