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Quang Ninh gears up for landmark concert with 50,000 in attendance

The show, celebrating the 14th Party Congress and the Lunar New Year, will serve as a platform to elevate Vietnam’s cultural brand.

Vietnamese artisan crafts towering horses to welcome the Year of the Horse

To welcome the Year of the Horse (2026), artist Bui Van Quan from Bac Ninh is completing a striking set of giant horse mascots at his Happy Garden - each carrying a message of joy, love, and shared hope for the new year.

Singer criticized for scolding anti-fans and using profanity online

The incident of singer Le Quyen cursing at fans using inappropriate language has created shock waves on the Threads social media app.

Chopin Competition winner Eric Lu to perform in Hanoi

Eric Lu, winner of the prestigious Chopin International Piano Competition, is set to perform in Vietnam at the "Spring Aspirations" concert, held at Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi.

Huong Giang to represent Vietnam at Miss Grand International All Stars

The Miss Grand International organization has officially confirmed that Huong Giang will represent Vietnam at the inaugural MGI All Stars - a new global beauty competition bringing together the world’s most influential pageant alumni.

A new national holiday to celebrate Vietnamese culture

The Politburo has unanimously decided to designate November 24 each year as "Vietnam National Culture Day," which will be observed as a paid public holiday across the country.

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.