A model of the Vietnam Exposition Centre made from 410 kg of sticky rice and 100 kg of beans set a new Vietnamese record on October 31, within the framework of the Autumn Fair 2025.

Through YouTube and TikTok channels, a researcher has produced videos on the legend of Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh, ritual explanations, costumes and sacred objects, with each clip drawing thousands of views and positive interactions.

The arrests of actress Truong Ngoc Anh, Miss Grand International 2021 Thuy Tien, and fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri have sent shockwaves through Vietnamese entertainment in 2025, shaking public trust in celebrity figures.

Ho Chi Minh City has been named a new member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for film, becoming Vietnam’s first - and Southeast Asia’s only - representative in this category.

In today’s entertainment scene, modern art forms are dominating young audiences. Meanwhile, traditional performing arts like Cheo (Vietnamese traditional operetta) are fading from the spotlight.

The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Russia’s oldest and most prestigious symphony orchestra, is set to perform in Vietnam for the first time, celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Artists and labels shift toward positive messaging after government pushes back on cultural violations.

The international art exhibition “Heartbeat of Heritage” opened on October 27 at the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum, co-organised by the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, Da Nang Fine Arts Association, and Asia Art Link.

People's Artist Xuan Bac, Director of the Performing Arts Department, affirms: "Any expression that goes against traditional values – whether in lyrics, costumes, or language – must be strictly dealt with."

KinoFest 2025 brings award-winning German films to Vietnamese cinemas, with tickets priced at just 20,000 VND.

Public support surges for banning artists with vulgar or deviant content after Ho Chi Minh City issues directive to protect youth and values.

British photojournalist Andy Soloman is presenting a powerful photographic exhibition showcasing Vietnam’s remarkable transformation through a series of deeply personal encounters.

Ho Chi Minh City recommends banning artists with vulgar or unethical lyrics from events.

Film critic Le Hong Lam revealed that domestic box office revenue reached nearly USD 123 million in just the first half of 2025, up USD 11 million year-on-year.

Xuan Bac, Director of the Performing Arts Department, said amid strong digital technology development, behaving with culture and civility online is not only a moral requirement but also a social responsibility of every individual and organization.

A week-long programme spotlighting the Vietnamese great unity bloc and cultural heritage is set to kick off at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi on November 18.

The Vietnam Fine Art Association and the association of culture and art exchange of the Republic of Korea (RoK) opened an art exhibition in Hanoi on October 23, helping tighten the friendship between the two countries.

Photo Hanoi’25, an international photography biennale, is set to take place in the capital throughout November, gathering over 170 visual artists, photographers, curators, and experts from 21 countries.

The Thang Long Festival, honoring a millennium of Hanoi's cultural heritage, will feature 30 vibrant cultural activities that celebrate the capital's creative spirit and ancient traditions.

The Cu Lac – Ngu My Thanh mural road for plastic reduction in Ngu My Thanh village, the central city of Hue, is a highlight in the local journey toward building a green, clean, and eco-friendly community-based tourism.