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Thuy Tien replaced by AI in film following legal scandal

Following her legal troubles in May, Miss Grand International 2021 Thuy Tien has been entirely replaced - both visually and vocally - in the film Chot Don in an unexpected and historic move for Vietnamese cinema.

Honouring traditional values at Vietnamese family festival in Washington

The Vietnamese Embassy in the US, together with representative offices of various Vietnamese agencies in Washington D.C., hosted the "Vietnamese Village Family Festival in D.C" on August 3.

Concert highlights folk music of Vietnam and Sweden

Swedish fiddler Mats Eden and Vietnamese musician Ngo Tra My will perform together on August 5 in Hanoi. ​

Ancient Khmer ballads echo through chapey strings

This Southern Vietnamese art form lives on through sacred lyrics and spontaneous storytelling.

Celebrity arrests spark debate on law compliance culture in Vietnam

A string of high-profile arrests is prompting serious reflection on how Vietnam manages its public figures and promotes respect for the law.

Massive 300m parade mural unveiled in heart of Ho Chi Minh City

Nearly 2,000m² of mural art captures Vietnam’s historic moments with military pride.

Vietnam offers free museum and cultural site access for National Day

From September 1 to 3, major cultural venues open free to honor the country's 80th National Day.

Dancing with spirits: The Lo Lo people’s sacred ancestral ritual

The grass ghost ceremony connects the Lo Lo community with their ancestral spirits.

Unpaid actors in Vietnam speak out: A recurring injustice

Actors and crew are once again voicing frustration over unpaid wages in Vietnam’s growing film industry.

Vietnam’s ‘Mona Lisa’ by Mai Trung Thu unveiled after 50 years

The “Vietnamese Mona Lisa,” a rare artwork by renowned painter Mai Trung Thu, has captured the attention of the art community after its repatriation and display at the Quang San Museum of Art.

VN marks 80th anniversary of August Revolution, National Day with film screening

A nationwide film screening round will take place from August 12–14 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025).

Woven stories: Co Ho brocade captures life in every thread

More than cloth, Co Ho brocade embodies belief, identity, and a living tradition.

36 works of media, art honoured at ISMA 2025 in HCM City

A total of 36 outstanding student works in media and the creative arts were honoured at the closing ceremony of the International Student Media Art Festival (ISMA 2025) held on July 29 at Van Lang University (VLU) in HCM City.

Technology transforms Vietnam’s performing arts for the digital age

From holograms to 3D mapping, technology is reshaping Vietnam’s theater scene and expanding audience reach.

Vietnam showcases ethnic culture in month-long festival

The programme brings together over 100 people from 16 ethnic minority groups across 11 localities, offering visitors a chance to explore traditional crafts, folk music, dances, rituals, and cuisine.

Ha Anh Tuan to perform at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles this October

The Vietnamese star will bring his concert Sketch A Rose to the iconic Oscar venue.

Cultural identity of O Du ethnic people honoured

The O Du ethnic people's ceremony to welcome the first thunder of the year has been listed as national intangible cultural heritage, in the category of social customs and beliefs.

Ninh Binh seeks global recognition for cliff-based Han-Nom inscriptions

The Han-Nom inscriptions on the cliffs of Non Nuoc Mountain in Hoa Lu ward of Ninh Binh province, represent the once-flourishing Han-Nom culture and heritage in Vietnam’s former royal capital.

Vietnam’s fandom culture evolves with creativity, unity, and social impact

From meticulously crafted handmade gifts to large-scale projects, Vietnamese fans express their love for idols in endlessly creative and meaningful ways.

Vietnam’s idol culture stirs debate over effeminate male star image

As Vietnam’s idol culture becomes increasingly open and expressive, a growing number of male artists are adopting unisex fashion, makeup, and styles that some critics describe as “excessively effeminate.”