Vietnamese representative Trinh My Anh was crowned Miss Earth Water at the Miss Earth 2025 pageant, held on November 5 at The Cove, Okada Manila, in the Philippines. ​

“Red Rain” and “The Tunnel” – two war-themed blockbusters released in honor of the A50 and A80 anniversaries – are set to compete for top honors at the 2025 Vietnam Film Festival, taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 21 to 25.

A photo exhibition by British photojournalist Andy Soloman opened in Hanoi on November 4, offering a unique perspective on Vietnam’s remarkable transformation over more than three decades through a series of moving encounters and reunions.

Five Vietnamese films released in 2025 have entered the list of the top 10 highest-grossing domestic films of all time. Yet, theaters have also seen several box-office failures, with some films pulling in as little as $6,200.

Thai police have launched an investigation into Miss Universe after Nawat Itsaragrisil accused the organizers of allowing an illegal online casino sponsor. Amid the uproar, Vietnam’s representative Huong Giang continued to shine on stage.

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2025 will take place from 7 to 9 November at the Hanoi Museum and around Hoan Kiem Lake.

While tensions rise between MUO and Thailand over unauthorized promotions, Vietnam’s Huong Giang stands out with poise and style.

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2025, organized by the Hanoi Department of Tourism, will take place from November 7–9 at the Hanoi Museum and around Hoan Kiem Lake (for the Ao Dai and traditional costume parade).

Despite bold marketing, Blindfolded Game fails to draw crowds on opening weekend.

On November 2, Huong Giang officially began her journey to compete for the Miss Universe 2025 crown. Appearing in an elegant white dress with her Miss Universe Vietnam sash, she exuded grace and strength.

Director Bui Thac Chuyen, People’s Artist Do Thanh Hai, actress Diem Hang Lamoon, and singer-actress Hoang Yen Chibi represented Vietnam at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF).

The “Heritage Convergence” programme, a highlight of the Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025, officially opened at the Temple of Literature on November 1.

The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum (VNFAM) launched a new programme “Night at the Museum” on October 31, bringing art to life after dark.

A model of the Vietnam Exposition Centre made from 410 kg of sticky rice and 100 kg of beans set a new Vietnamese record on October 31, within the framework of the Autumn Fair 2025.

Through YouTube and TikTok channels, a researcher has produced videos on the legend of Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh, ritual explanations, costumes and sacred objects, with each clip drawing thousands of views and positive interactions.

The arrests of actress Truong Ngoc Anh, Miss Grand International 2021 Thuy Tien, and fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri have sent shockwaves through Vietnamese entertainment in 2025, shaking public trust in celebrity figures.

Ho Chi Minh City has been named a new member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for film, becoming Vietnam’s first - and Southeast Asia’s only - representative in this category.

In today’s entertainment scene, modern art forms are dominating young audiences. Meanwhile, traditional performing arts like Cheo (Vietnamese traditional operetta) are fading from the spotlight.

The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Russia’s oldest and most prestigious symphony orchestra, is set to perform in Vietnam for the first time, celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Artists and labels shift toward positive messaging after government pushes back on cultural violations.