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Vietnam ranks among Asia-Pacific’s top 10 digital music royalty markets

Vietnam has made its debut in the region’s digital music royalty top 10, with revenues hitting nearly USD 16 million, according to CISAC.

Mai Ngo brings Vietnam’s resilient spirit to Miss Charm 2025

Mai Ngo heads to Miss Charm 2025, vowing to carry the spirit of Central Vietnam’s resilience to the international stage.

Red Rain triumphs at Vietnam Film Festival 2025 with top honors

"Mua Do" (Red Rain), the acclaimed box office phenomenon, secured the prestigious Golden Lotus Award - the highest honor at the 24th Vietnam Film Festival held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25.

VN–Japan exhibition fosters cultural exchange, strengthens local cooperation

An exhibition highlighting cultural ties and local-level cooperation between Vietnam and Japan opened on November 25 in Ha Long ward, Quang Ninh province.

Ho Chi Minh City urged to shift from static preservation to living heritage

Experts are calling on HCM City to reimagine its conservation policies by turning cultural assets into living heritage integrated with modern life.

‘The chase for the Dragon’s Heart’ dominates Vietnam box office with $5.6M haul

Over the past weekend, the action-comedy film The chase for the Dragon’s Heart, featuring Doan Quoc Dam, maintained its strong lead at the box office, despite the debut of several new films.

Will Miss Cosmo open new doors for transgender contestants?

After Huong Giang’s Miss Universe loss, Miss Cosmo hints at broader inclusivity with two transgender representatives.

Renowned French pianist Dana Ciocarlie to go on Vietnam tour

Famous French pianist Dana Ciocarlie will go on a special concert tour in Vietnam from November 29 to December 7.

Three breakout Vietnamese music stars who conquered 2025

Hoa Minzy, Duc Phuc and Phuong My Chi didn’t just dominate charts - they redefined modern Vietnamese music with bold cultural expressions.

Vietnam’s copyright crisis exposed by mass theft of ‘Red Rain’

Despite being released for free, the historical film "Mua Do" (Red Rain) was pirated across hundreds of websites within hours.

Digital heritage experience launched at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam

A new digital heritage product offering visitors an interactive way to explore traditional culture through advanced technology was introduced at Hanoi’s iconic Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature complex) on November 23.

Solutions sought to lure international film producers to Vietnam

Solutions to attract film producers to localities were the focus of a seminar organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the HCMC Department of Culture and Sports, and the HCMC Institute for Development Studies.

Hanoi hosts Vietnam – US Friendship Festival

A Vietnam – US friendship festival was held in Hanoi on November 23 as part of celebrations of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (1995–2025).

Culture ministry releases digital transformation strategy for 2025-2030

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has released its digital transformation strategy for the 2025–2030 period.

Huong Giang breaks silence on Miss Universe 2025 outcome

Huong Giang has spoken publicly for the first time since exiting Miss Universe 2025, revealing that sudden changes in the pageant's direction left her at odds with its new criteria.

Ho Chi Minh City to host major cultural heritage conference

Ho Chi Minh City will host a major cultural heritage conference on November 24 to define a new strategy for 2026–2030 and beyond.

A proud first for Asia: Huong Giang’s historic Miss Universe journey

She didn’t make the top 30, but Huong Giang broke boundaries as the first Asian transgender woman to compete at Miss Universe.

Vietnamese film Red Rain enters Oscar race

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed Red Rain meets the criteria for Oscar nomination in the Best International Feature category.

Huong Giang misses Top 30 but breaks barriers at Miss Universe

Despite not making the Top 30, Huong Giang made history as Asia’s first transgender contestant at Miss Universe.

Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch crowned Miss Universe 2025

Miss Universe 2025 ends with Mexico’s Fátima Bosch taking the title, ahead of runners-up from Thailand and Venezuela.