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Contemporary meets tradition at Asia-Europe music festival in Vietnam

The fourth Asia-Europe New Music Festival will dedicate a special concert night to spotlight young Vietnamese composers.

Huong Giang shines at Miss Universe 2025 swimsuit semifinals

The Miss Universe 2025 semifinals took place on the evening of November 19 in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring 122 contestants in two categories: swimsuit and evening gown.

Vietnam charts course to develop 10 core cultural industries

The priority sectors include cinema; fine arts, photography and exhibition; performing arts; software and entertainment games; advertising; handicrafts; cultural tourism; creative design; television and radio; and publishing.

Cultural heritage preservation helps ensure sustainable future

Cultural heritage is a strategic resource that helps shape the unique brand of Vietnamese tourism. This is not just an assessment but a vivid reality, reflected in the strong flow of visitors to heritage-linked destinations across the country.

Quang Ninh province to host Vietnam-Japan local cooperation forum

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with Quang Ninh province and the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, held a press conference in Hanoi on November 19 to provide information about the upcoming Vietnam–Japan local cooperation forum.

Vietnam’s Huong Giang shines in national costume at Miss Universe 2025

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Huong Giang made a strong impression during the national costume segment of Miss Universe 2025, which took place on the afternoon of November 19 in Thailand.

Ho Chi Minh City struggles to rein in beauty pageant chaos

While fashion shows and pageants thrive in Ho Chi Minh City, authorities are grappling with increasingly deceptive violations and legal loopholes.

Hanoi to host three-night Vienna concert series this November

On the evenings of November 27, 28, and 29, the Ho Guom Theatre in Hanoi will host an extraordinary musical event: The Vienna Concert, a three-night classical music series featuring world-renowned artists from Austria.

Vietnam Fashion Week embraces diversity, talent and regional pride

More than just a playground for renowned designers, the 20th edition of Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) opened its runway to the next generation of fashion creators for the first time.

Tran Minh Phuong crowned Miss Ethnic Tourism Vietnam 2025

The 20-year-old beauty from Hanoi wins both the crown and “Best Face” award at the pageant finale in Moc Chau.

Legendary peacock dance by Yang Liping to debut in Vietnam in March 2026

The world-famous artist will take the stage at Ho Guom Theater with a dazzling four-part performance.

Vietnamese comedy-action film dominates box office with $2.2M debut

The film ‘The chase for the Dragon’s Heart’, starring Vietnamese actor Doan Quoc Dam, has ended the prolonged slump of local films at the box office.

World of modern Japanese toys on display in Hanoi

An exhibition introducing Japanese toys is being held at AEON Mall Long Bien in Hanoi.

Week of Italian Cuisine to entertain food lovers in Hanoi

The 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in Vietnam is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from November 17 to 23, offering visitors the opportunity to sample a variety of authentic Italian dishes.

Ninh Binh hosts Vietnam – Japan Buddhist cultural exchange festival

The Vietnam – Japan Buddhist cultural exchange festival, held at the Tam Chuc National Tourist Complex in Ninh Binh province from November 15 to 16, brought together thousands of monks, Buddhists, local residents, and Japanese visitors.

Young Vietnamese writers and the challenge of cultural storytelling

For Vietnamese literature to move forward, it must return to its cultural core - not out of nostalgia, but as a means to reimagine identity in the spirit of today.

Vietnamese director honored by UNESCO Japan for cultural preservation

Vietnamese director and producer Van Nguyen (real name: Nguyen Huy Quang) has just become the first Vietnamese artist to be awarded the title "Director for the Mission of UNESCO Cultural Heritage Preservation 2025" in Tokyo.

AI society: A shared vision between Vietnam and the US

Launched at Harvard, this strategic book reflects two nations’ bond and their joint contribution to global AI thought leadership.

Three special exhibitions mark 100 years of Indochina College of Fine Arts

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Indochina College of Fine Arts (now the Vietnam University of Fine Arts), three large-scale exhibitions will be held, highlighting a century of artistic formation and development.

Unveiling unseen artworks at Vietnam Fine Arts Museum's centennial exhibition

Vietnam Fine Arts Museum and Vietnam University of Fine Arts unveil never-before-seen works to celebrate a century of modern art.