The fourth edition of the ASEAN Film Festival (AFF) will take place in Hong Kong (China) from August 20, with Vietnamese cinema represented by the film “The Sound of Crossing the Sea”.

In the highland village of Chung Pa A in Tuyen Quang Province, the sound of the khen played by Meritorious Artisan Vang Cha Thao resonates far beyond festivals. It has become a symbol of cultural preservation and community transformation.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. People's Artist Nguyen Thi Hien has trained generations of students, including nine People's Artists and more than 30 Meritorious Artists.

Museums in Ho Chi Minh City are embracing digital innovation and cultural activities to showcase its rich heritage, helping boost cultural tourism, stimulate the night-time economy and attract a growing number of domestic and international visitors.

For the Co Tu people, the gươl is more than a building. It is where community life unfolds and where centuries-old customs continue to shape village identity.

In Vietnam's Central Highlands, an Ede village has preserved a natural spring for generations by protecting the sacred forest that feeds it.

Renowned Nepalese Buddhist nun & singer Ani Choying Drolma, one of the world's most celebrated voices in contemporary Buddhist sacred music, will return to VN this Sept. for 2 Sound Healing Concert 2026 performances under the theme "The Inner Seed."

Luxury Gold & Diamond, a jewelry brand known for designing crowns for several of Vietnam's leading beauty pageants, has announced that it is suspending operations until further notice, citing challenges facing the jewelry and diamond market.

The My Quang – Quintessence of Quang Cuisine 2026 festival will take place on August 14–15 at Nai Nam communal house in the Tien Son Sports Complex of Hoa Cuong ward, central Da Nang City.

Built during the Le Dynasty, Bach Ma Temple in Nghe An is one of the province's most sacred spiritual sites, preserving more than 100 imperial royal decrees alongside remarkable examples of traditional Vietnamese architecture.

Season four of the reality show Top Chef Vietnam 2026, themed "Bringing Vietnamese cuisine to the world's dining table", will air on VTV3 every Monday evening from August 3.

Rare orchids became the creative inspiration for Chung Thanh Phong's latest haute couture collection, showcased by some of Vietnam's biggest fashion stars.

Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken Vietnam's box office by storm, earning more than VND 50 billion (USD 1.9 million) on its opening day and replacing The Odyssey as the country's top-grossing film.

The global impact of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey extends far beyond the box office, offering Vietnam valuable lessons on how film can drive publishing, tourism, education and the wider creative economy.

Emoura Pham, a 26-year-old Vietnamese-British contestant representing Ho Chi Minh City, has been crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2026 and will represent the country at Miss Grand International in India.

After more than three decades as a university professor, scientist, and advocate for creative thinking, 65-year-old Professor Truong Nguyen Thanh has taken on a new challenge - competitive dancesport - and earned 3 medals at a competition.

Vietnam’s theaters are embracing digital platforms, but limited funding, complex ticketing and copyright risks show that their own efforts alone cannot deliver lasting transformation.

The Vietnamese box office remained lively over the weekend as “Minions & Monsters” crossed VND150 billion and new releases entered the top five.

Vietnam is expanding efforts to digitize its cultural heritage, but experts say the process must carefully balance accessibility, preservation and the authenticity of historical materials.

Ho Chi Minh City is expanding its cultural industry through closer integration of the arts and tourism, while a new concert project aims to bring Vietnamese pop music to North America in late 2026.