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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.

Hue launches high-tech cultural heritage space at Imperial Citadel

At the venue, visitors are treated to immersive visual effects created by spatial computing, a digital exhibition area using Apple Vision Pro, and 3D hologram projection solutions.

Yen Tu Festival 2025 kicks off in Quang Ninh province

The Yen Tu Festival 2025 began on December 18 in Quang Ninh province, offering a lively cultural showcase that introduces Vietnam to the world as a safe, welcoming nation with a rich and diverse identities.

Treasured keepsakes of painter To Ngoc Van displayed in Hanoi

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum has launched a special exhibition to honor To Ngoc Van, a pioneer of modern Vietnamese painting.

‘Avatar 3’ earns over 1 million USD in Vietnam before official premiere

Despite its December 19 release date, Avatar: Fire and Ash has already surpassed 26.3 billion VND in presale and early screening revenue in Vietnam.

Two Vietnamese writers honoured with S.E.A. Write Award

The S.E.A. Write Award has become a cherished tradition that celebrates exceptional literary voices and works reflecting the depth of the human experience, helping to enrich the spiritual life and fostering a shared cultural voice across ASEAN.

Vietnam’s rare twin composers leave behind a timeless musical legacy

In modern Vietnamese music history, few stories are as exceptional as that of composers Hoang Long and Hoang Lan.

Cha Ca La Vong culinary knowledge recognized as national intangible heritage

With six generations of heritage, this iconic Hanoi dish reflects a unique blend of memory, flavor, and ceremony.

Ex-marketing director crowned Manhunt Vietnam 2025

Tran Tien Dung quit his job, dropped 6kg, and won Manhunt Vietnam 2025 with poise and passion.

Vietnam’s record-breaking war drama ‘Red Rain’ falls short at Oscars 2026

Just a few hours ago, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) released the shortlist for 12 categories of the 98th Academy Awards, and Vietnam's "Red Rain" was noticeably absent.