As Vietnam’s film industry expands rapidly, producers are increasingly turning to beauty queens and social media stars to attract audiences and generate buzz.

Conductor Le Phi Phi speaks about composer Hoang Van: "My father was a very simple, warm, and harmonious man. He always carried himself with humility toward everyone, even though he was a truly grand figure."

The international short documentary film festival “Viet Culture in Motion” officially opened at the Saint-André des Arts cinema in Paris on June 11, opening a month-long programme of screenings and exchanges across European cities through July 5.

A new publication and art event in Hue are shedding light on the enduring symbolism of Tu Binh paintings, one of Vietnam's most distinctive folk art traditions.

Running from June 11 to 14, the event series features exhibitions, interactive displays and public engagement activities, culminating in a gala on June 13.

A festival celebrating the lotus, a flower deeply woven into the history of the former imperial capital and long associated with its landscapes, royal traditions and daily life, will take place in Hue this month.

Two of Vietnam’s biggest music releases this summer have become the center of heated online debates, often for reasons unrelated to the music itself.

HCM City's Department of Culture and Sports, together with the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Conservation Support Fund and TikTok Vietnam, met on June 9 to discuss a multi-platform campaign spreading the city’s culture, heritage, and urban cuisine.

From literature and music to painting and traditional theatre, these distinguished individuals helped shape Vietnam’s cultural identity across generations.

BIGBANG, one of South Korea’s most iconic music groups, has officially announced the destinations for its upcoming global tour, with Hanoi included among the stops.

Designer Vu Thao Giang has brought Vietnamese artistic heritage to American audiences through a contemporary ao dai collection inspired by traditional folk paintings.

A new museum dedicated to Satsuma Yaki, a traditional Japanese ceramic art form originating in what is now Kagoshima Prefecture during and after the Edo period, has opened in Hoi An.

In Muong culture, the nine-step staircase of a stilt house is more than a way in and out. It reflects generations of customs, beliefs and family values passed down through time.

Following is an interview with Nhat Minh, a conductor speaking about the booming classical music scene in Hanoi, the multifaceted role of a modern conductor akin to a CEO, and his patience in nurturing a younger generation of classical music lovers.

The second competition night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026, themed "Heritage," illuminated the Han River on June 6 as teams from Vietnam and France staged dazzling displays celebrating cultural and historical values.

Located about 30 kilometres south of central Hanoi, Chuyen My village has long been known as the cradle of Vietnam’s traditional mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquerware crafts.

The Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) imperial throne, a recognised national treasure of Vietnam, officially returned to public display at Thai Hoa Palace in Hue Imperial Citadel on June 4.

A considerable gap remains between policy ambitions and practical implementation, beginning with the way cultural heritage itself is approached.

In his late 60s, Meritorious Artist Tran Vuong Thach finds himself busier than before his retirement. Following over a decade of helming a major theater, he finally has the time to delve deeper into his specialization and academic research.

Under the theme “Bridging Asia to the World”, the 2026 Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) will seek to expand international opportunities for Vietnamese cinema and emerging filmmaking talent.