Around 250 young artists from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang will be competing in the 2026 Young Artists Friendship Festival and Competition (YAFF) in Da Nang from June 26 to 28.

Ho Chi Minh City will stage fireworks displays at 16 locations on July 2 as part of celebrations marking 50 years since the city was officially named after President Ho Chi Minh.

The Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026, scheduled to take place from June 26 to 28 around West Lake and several venues in Tay Ho ward, will offer visitors a vibrant blend of cultural, artistic and tourism experiences inspired by the lotus flower.

Creating scandals to stay in the spotlight and then participating in new activities, programs, or product launches to rehabilitate her image has long been a familiar strategy for Nam Em.

The Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026 will be held under the theme “Colours of the Ocean – Reaching International Heights” next month, heard a press conference in Nha Trang, the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, on June 22.

Vietnam’s Cinema Department has issued a directive encouraging filmmakers, distributors and exhibitors to diversify film content amid a rapid rise in horror productions that have come to dominate the country’s box office in recent months.

The Vietnam Cultural Industry Development Association, in collaboration with the Institute of Journalism and Social Communication, officially launched the 2026 Golden Torch Awards for Cultural Industries (GTACI) in Hanoi on June 22.

Fresh from smashing box-office records in Japan, Conan Movie 29 is preparing to bring its adrenaline-fueled mix of racing and detective work to Vietnamese audiences this July.

A centuries-old bronze cauldron in Nghe An has repeatedly attracted the attention of thieves. Yet each time it was stolen, something remarkable happened - it eventually found its way back to the villagers.

Finnish conductor Kalle Kuusava and Vietnamese violist Pham Vu Thien Bao will present a special concert at Saigon Opera House on June 20.

Vietnamese cinema may welcome newcomers from all backgrounds, but lasting success still depends on talent, discipline and dedication.

The Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra and Russia’s renowned Eifman Ballet will headline two major cultural events in Vietnam in 2026.

The growing trend of casting beauty queens and social media influencers is reshaping Vietnamese cinema, bringing both fresh opportunities and significant risks.

DANAFF 2026 unveils an international jury featuring leading figures from Cannes, Berlinale, Sony Pictures and Asian cinema.

South Korean actor Ji Chang Wook has confirmed his attendance at the fourth Da Nang Asian Film Festival, adding star power to one of Vietnam's biggest cinematic events.

The tradition of keeping the hearth fire alive reflects the Tay people's deep respect for ancestors, deities and the rhythms of daily life.

The cultural values of Quoc Tu Giam – Vietnam’s first national university – will be showcased at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris and at the University of Montpellier from June 17 to 22.

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.