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Ho Chi Minh City to light up with fireworks at four locations for New Year 2026

The city will welcome the New Year 2026 with dazzling fireworks at four locations and an exciting lineup of large-scale cultural and sports events designed for both locals and visitors.

Zootopia 2 crushes Vietnamese horror releases at local box office

Hollywood’s animated hit “Zootopia 2” continues its box office reign in Vietnam, overshadowing local releases despite star-studded casts.

Vietnam's book exports remain modest amid global publishing boom

Vietnam’s book exports remain limited, with most products heading to Laos, Japan, the United States, and Australia.

Vietnamese cinema surges in 2025 with record market share

2025 marks a milestone year for Vietnamese cinema, with record growth in domestic market share and increasing visibility on the global stage.

Vietnamese identity: the core of new business ethics

Amid the country’s international economic integration, Vietnamese businesses are now compelled to update new standards, with corporate culture placed at the forefront.

The powerful 60-year journey of Vietnam’s revolutionary photographers

On December 5, the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) celebrated its 60th anniversary (December 8, 1965 – December 8, 2025) with a commemorative event held in Hanoi.

Vietnamese film week opens in Paris with stars, music, and history

The Vietnamese Film Week opened at the iconic Grand Rex in Paris, drawing over 2,700 film lovers.

Exhibition in HCM City raises timeless question: Will humans be replaced?

Painter Duong Thuy Duong expresses her deepest concerns about modern life and the rise of AI through a thought-provoking exhibition, Me and Us, held at the Quang San Museum of Art in Ho Chi Minh City.

Sa Dec to host 2025 flower and ornamental plant festival with grand ambitions

With the theme "Colors of a new day," the Sa Dec Flower & Ornamental Plant Festival 2025 is expected to attract half a million visitors.

Many singers have had to cancel shows due to poor ticket sales

From Ha Tran and Duc Phuc to Lan Nha, many singers have had to announce show cancellations. A communications expert has advised artists to learn how My Tam and Ha Anh Tuan organize their concerts.

Inside 'Avatar 3': A $250 million cinematic showdown among the Na’vi

James Cameron’s $250 million blockbuster, “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” delivers a fiery new conflict and the most complex CGI work in the franchise.

Young and old unite in second Vietnam heritage art competition

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

Over 100 ethnic minorities gather for Vietnam’s 2026 New Year celebrations

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.

Vietnamese man spends decades collecting old money

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’ crushes Vietnamese box office with $1.9 million debut

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.

10 years chasing the sun: Photographer captures 10,000 moments of light

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.

Miss Charm 2025 kicks off in Ho Chi Minh City after last-minute venue change

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.

Art In The Forest: A decade of sculptural dialogue with Vietnam’s landscape

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.

Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards 2025 launched

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.

Lessons for artists after the charity controversy involving singer Dan Truong

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.