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Vietnam Fine Arts Museum receives nearly 1,000 historic artworks

In its largest-ever transfer, the museum has acquired 979 paintings and sculptures spanning multiple generations of Vietnamese art.

Vietnam collects over 16 million USD in music royalties in 2025

The most striking growth was recorded in the performance and live entertainment segment, including events, live shows and concerts, which surged by 202% year on year.

Wooden structure at Empress Dowager Tu Du’s tomb to be dismantled

The traditional-style wooden structure erected at the tomb of Empress Dowager Tu Du, part of the Tomb of King Thieu Tri complex within the Hue Monuments Complex, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, needs to be dismantled shortly after March 3.

Blood Paradise wins big, leaving other Vietnamese films in the dust

Vietnamese crime drama Blood Paradise surpasses 100 billion VND in just two weeks, while Love In Vietnam, starring Kha Ngan, struggles with a dismal box office debut.

Farewell Tao Quan: A nation reels from a 23-year New Year’s ritual ending

VTV’s announcement that Tao Quan will not air on Lunar New Year’s Eve 2026 has stunned audiences. Behind the shock is a painful but inevitable truth.

Thu Ngan to represent Vietnam at Miss Intercontinental 2025

The first runner-up of Miss Grand Vietnam 2025, Thu Ngan, officially receives her sash to compete at Miss Intercontinental 2025 in Egypt.

‘Red Rain’ sweeps 2025 Blue Star Awards with six major wins

The war epic directed by Dang Thai Huyen claimed Best Picture, Best Director, and four other honors, dominating Vietnam’s prestigious cinema awards night.

Rare Nguyen Tu Nghiem Kieu series makes public debut

A Hanoi event has unveiled 26 previously unpublished Kieu works by Nguyen Tu Nghiem, presented alongside a special edition of Nguyen Van Vinh’s Kim Van Kieu.

Bao Ninh’s novel removed from list of outstanding Vietnamese arts

“The Sorrow of War” novel by Bao Ninh has been removed from the list of 50 outstanding Vietnamese literary and performing arts works created since national reunification (April 30, 1975).

A thousand-year return: The spiritual homecoming of Tara Bodhisattva

The reunion of a Champa masterpiece with its sacred relics after nearly 50 years tells a profound story of art, faith, and identity.

An unprecedented art festival in VN gathers 15 artists across Southeast Asia

An ambitious mobile art festival explores migration and identity, uniting artists from Southeast Asia and Germany in a bold cultural journey.

Da Nang announces theme of signature international fireworks festival

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 will take place from May 30 to July 11 under the theme of “Da Nang – United Horizons”, announced its organising committee on January 7.

Five new intangible cultural heritages added to national list

The freshly listed heritages include the traditional folk knowledge of cultivating Hung Yen longan and processing its fruit in Hong Chau and Son Nam wards as well as in Tan Hung, Khoai Chau, Trieu Viet Vuong, and Tien Lu communes.

A spring of unity and victory: Over 150 rare artifacts on display

A new exhibition in Hanoi takes visitors through pivotal moments in Vietnamese history, showcasing over 150 rare artifacts that spotlight the Communist Party's leadership and the nation’s enduring spirit.

Two young Vietnamese artists win ‘Prix de la Route Mandarine 2026’

The Prix de la Route Mandarine 2026 was awarded to two outstanding artworks: Hide and Seek by Nguyen Nguyet Anh and An Nam Sanctuary by Lam Gia Huan.

When concerts and cinema fuel GDP: The rise of Vietnam’s creative economy

Vietnam’s cultural sector is no longer just about spirit-it’s about strategy and GDP.

Vietnam unveils new cultural industries strategy till 2030

By 2045, the sector is slated to account for 9% of GDP. Export value is forecast to rise 7% annually through 2030 and 9% thereafter, while the number of cultural enterprises is expected to expand 10% per year on average.

Box office twist: crime thriller outpaces Hollywood and homegrown rom-com

This past weekend saw a heated race at Vietnam’s box office between two domestic titles: the hard-hitting crime drama Thien duong mau and Ai thuong ai men, a romantic comedy led by popular actress Thu Trang.

Institutional reform sets the stage for Vietnam’s cultural transformation

Cultural policy is emerging as a strategic lever for national growth, with legal reforms unlocking new momentum for sustainable development.

The rarest royal embroidery: Preserved treasure from Nguyen dynasty

A rare "nine dragons" embroidered artwork from Vietnam’s Nguyen dynasty, now privately owned by a man in Ninh Binh, is drawing attention for its historical significance and remarkably preserved condition.