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Annual New Year festival shines in Da Nang

The Da Nang New Year Festival 2026, an annual city-level cultural and tourism event, officially is underway in the central economic hub, offering a wide range of artistic and entertainment activities for residents and visitors.

3D mapping show depicts Imperial Capital of Thang Long

The programme is expected to enhance the quality of the heritage destination while offering the public a novel and engaging approach to exploring the millennium-old cultural legacy.

Radiant 20-year-old crowned Miss Peaceful Vietnam Student 2025

A third-year university student from Phu Tho has won the Miss Peaceful Vietnam Student 2025 crown, bringing tears to her eyes on stage.

Vietnamese films drowned out as 'Avatar 3' approaches $8 million mark

After just ten days in theaters, Avatar 3 continues to dominate the Vietnamese box office, leaving local films struggling for attention.

When a love song becomes a legal storm

A Vietnamese songwriter’s viral hit has become a defining case in the global debate over art, authorship, and artificial intelligence.

Hanoi hosts first Triposphere art showcase

For the first time in Vietnam, a global art initiative turns Aqua Art Center into a hub of collective creativity and personal reflection.

700 years of legacy: The village where puppets never stop dancing

Nguyen Xa puppeteers keep Northern Vietnam’s ancient puppet traditions alive-strings, drums, and soul.

Exhibition highlights vitality of Vietnamese cultural heritage

An exhibition titled “Vietnamese Cultural Heritage – Vitality from Tradition to Modernity” opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on December 23.

Hanoi’s most Instagram-worthy locations to celebrate Christmas 2025

From the iconic St. Joseph’s Cathedral to glittering hotel lobbies and artistic cafés, Hanoi offers countless dreamy corners for Christmas 2025 photo enthusiasts.

Red Rain recognized as cultural milestone in 2025 event shortlist

The box-office hit Red Rain and the Da Nang Asian Film Festival III shine as symbols of Vietnam’s growing cultural industry.

Yen Tu, Vinh Nghiem, Con Son - Kiep Bac enters UNESCO’s World Heritage list

UNESCO has officially recognized the inter-provincial heritage cluster of Yen Tu, Vinh Nghiem, and Con Son - Kiep Bac as a World Heritage Site, marking Vietnam’s ninth UNESCO heritage.

A magical Christmas in Ho Chi Minh City: Where to go in 2025

Every Christmas season, Ho Chi Minh City becomes a romantic getaway filled with sparkling, photo-ready corners. Here are some of the most dazzling destinations to explore this holiday.

Nguyen Trong Tai unveils poetic nudes at his solo exhibition

A new collection of nude paintings by artist Nguyen Trong Tai embraces a discreet and poetic approach, blending natural elements and cultural roots into the female form, honoring the body with reverence.

Vietnamese folk song moves Cannes-winning director to tears

A haunting rendition of Da co hoai lang by Vietnamese artist Linh Huyen left Cannes Best Director Miguel Gomes in tears.

When dance makes history: 500 people join Hanoi’s record-setting Tango

A stunning display of unity and artistry, 500 dancers in Hanoi performed the Tango together, setting a national record.

'Avatar 3' dominates Vietnamese cinemas with $4 million in just 3 days

According to Box Office Vietnam, Avatar 3 is currently topping the box office, earning 100 billion VND (approximately 4.13 million USD) by 6 p.m. on December 21 - just under three days since its official premiere.

Miss USA wins Miss Cosmo 2025, Vietnam’s Phuong Linh makes top 10

Yolina Lindquist from the USA claimed the Miss Cosmo 2025 crown, while Vietnam's Nguyen Hoang Phuong Linh secured a top 10 finish.

Guardians of memory: Co Tu elders and their silent mission

Deep in the forests of Da Nang, the voices and lives of Co Tu elders echo centuries of resilience, guiding their people through cultural preservation.

The quiet power behind Vietnam’s cultural industries

A Vietnam worth visiting, worth living in, and worth staying connected to - not through flowery words, but through the vitality of its culture and the far-reaching power of a national image that is smartly, humanely, and sustainably managed.

Sacred Buddhist complex in northern Vietnam gains UNESCO World Heritage status

UNESCO officially recognizes the sacred landscape of Yen Tu, Vinh Nghiem, Con Son – Kiep Bac as a World Cultural Heritage site.