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Four national heritage treasures preserve Thai culture in Nghe An

As modern life changes rural communities, efforts to preserve Thai cultural heritage are becoming increasingly urgent.

Thu Thao and Han Viet crowned Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026

The final night of Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026 ended with emotional crowning moments for Nguyen Thu Thao and Nguyen Han Viet.

Planning of Hanoi craft villages to create green, livable spaces

Hanoi is speeding up plans to transform craft villages into modern “streets in villages” to boost economic growth, preserve cultural heritage and improve living conditions.

Doraemon’s latest film dominates Vietnamese cinemas after release

Vietnamese audiences are flocking to cinemas as the 45th Doraemon film quickly climbs past VND60 billion in revenue.

Special exhibition opens at Hanoi’s $88 million museum

A striking bamboo architecture exhibition has transformed the outdoor space of Hanoi Museum into a large-scale public art venue.

Indian Cultural Space inaugurated to deepen Vietnam-India cultural exchanges

An Indian Cultural Space was inaugurated at the Lam Dong Provincial Library on May 22, marking a meaningful step in cultural diplomacy and contributing to stronger friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and India.

Contemporary ballet to open Korea season 2026 in Vietnam

The contemporary ballet GAT will be staged at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on May 27, marking the official opening of Korea Season 2026 in Vietnam with a production that blends traditional Korean aesthetics and modern choreography.

22nd Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange 2026 opens

The 22nd Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange 2026 kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on May 22 evening.

Lifetime achievement award honors late animator Ngo Manh Lan

The Grand Prize for Lifetime Achievement - De Men Knight - has been awarded to late Associate Professor, Doctor, artist, director and People’s Artist Ngo Manh Lan in recognition of his lifelong contributions to Vietnamese children’s arts.

Vietnamese movie earns Best Director Award at Asian Art Film Festival

Vietnamese motion picture Quan Ky Nam (Ky Nam Inn), directed by Leon Le, has won the Best Director Award at the Asian Art Film Festival (AAFF) 2026, marking a notable milestone for Vietnam’s growing presence on the regional and global cinema stage.

Folk culture seen as ‘gold mine’ for Vietnam’s cultural industries

An expert said that while Vietnam has yet to build globally influential cultural brands like the US' Hollywood or the Republic of Korea’s K-pop wave, folk culture offers a unique advantage thanks to the diversity of its ethnic cultures.

Couple saves 500-year-old Dong Ho painting art from extinction

As modernisation threatens to wash away traditional culture, artisan Nguyen Huu Hoa and his wife, Meritorious Artisan Nguyen Thi Oanh, are holding the line for Dong Ho folk painting.

Vietnamese cinema earns record revenue but faces critical gaps

Vietnam’s film industry reached a historic milestone in 2025, generating an estimated 3.65 trillion VND ($143 million) in domestic box office revenue.

Vietnam to host first-ever children’s picture book festival

Vietnam will host its first-ever Children’s Picture Book Festival with the goal of bringing acclaimed Vietnamese and international picture books to a wider audience.

Huong Giang wins fan-voted award at MGI All Stars 2026 opening night

Vietnamese beauty queen Huong Giang made a striking appearance at the opening ceremony of MGI All Stars 2026 in Bangkok, earning one of the event’s first awards after a fan vote by global audiences.

Vietnamese films fall behind as Doraemon storms the box office

Foreign titles swept Vietnam’s weekend box office for the first time since the Lunar New Year season, pushing local films down the rankings.

Vietnam launches major crackdown on music copyright violations

A major copyright crackdown in Vietnam has led to criminal charges against BH Media, singer Quang Lap and several entertainment operators.

Behind the Miu Le scandal and the fragile structure of showbiz management

Following reports that singer and actress Miu Le was detained for investigation over illegal drug use, many audiences have begun asking the same question: Where were the artist managers?

Thai tearjerker becomes surprise box office sensation in Vietnam

Thai emotional drama Goodbye Gohan has unexpectedly become Vietnam’s biggest box office hit, leaving a new Vietnamese film starring Quoc Truong trailing far behind.

86-year-old scholar devotes 60 years to writing about President Ho Chi Minh

Veteran scholar Trinh Quang Phu says writing about Ho Chi Minh became his lifelong mission after first meeting the leader in 1969.