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Tran Thanh’s “Tho oi!” dominates box office despite new 18+ release

In its second week in theaters, “Tho oi!” (Bunnie!!) by Tran Thanh remains unmatched at the box office despite the arrival of numerous new films.

Vietnamese action film gains global spotlight

When history takes flight, cinema follows. Hijacked, an action film inspired by the real hijacking of a Vietnamese flight in 1978, has been spotlighted by The New York Times as a must-watch.

Ho Chi Minh City hosts third Book, Night Culture Festival

The third Book and Night Culture Festival is set to open on February 27 at Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City, promising a more vibrant, refreshing and distinctly Vietnamese atmosphere than ever before.

Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival promotes heritage, peace

The 2026 Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival opened at the Tay Yen Tu spiritual – ecological tourism complex in the northern province of Bac Ninh on February 28, attracting large numbers of Buddhists and visitors from far and wide.

11th Vietnam–Japan Festival to attract about 450,000 visitors

The 11th Vietnam–Japan Festival, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on March 7–8, is expected to attract around 450,000 visitors, heard a press conference on February 27.

Two privately held artifacts earn national treasure status in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City has gained one artifact and one artifact group recognized as National Treasures, both held by non-public museums and a private collection, underscoring the city’s vibrant heritage landscape.

'Tho oi!' hits VND300 billion as Phuong Anh Dao film surges

Tran Thanh’s “Tho oi!” ( Bunnie!!) has exceeded VND300 billion in revenue after nine days in theaters, drawing nearly 4 million viewers during Tet 2026.

Vietnam Poetry Day returns with sea-inspired vision

The 24th Vietnam Poetry Day in 2026, themed “Before the vast sea,” will take place on the full moon of the first lunar month of the Year of the Horse (March 3, 2026) in Bai Chay and Ha Long wards, Quang Ninh province.

The man who carries a kingdom’s spirit into the rice fields

For seven consecutive years, Nguyen Ngoc An has donned royal robes to reenact the sacred “king ploughing” ritual at the Tich dien Doi Son festival.

Spring incense offering ceremony held at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

A spring incense offering ceremony for the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 was held on February 25 at Kinh Thien Palace within the World Heritage Site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Five national treasures that anchor Cham and Raglai heritage in Khanh Hoa

Across centuries of wind and sand, sacred towers and ancient stone instruments continue to guard the spiritual memory of Cham and Raglai communities, shaping Khanh Hoa’s cultural identity today.

Lim festival recognized as national intangible cultural heritage

Tien Du announces the Spring 2026 Lim Festival alongside the ceremony to receive national intangible cultural heritage status, featuring solemn rituals and vibrant folk activities.

When war stories find a new language

The recent success of “Mua do” (Red Rain) and “Dia dao” (Tunnel: Sun in the Dark) signals a shift in how Vietnamese cinema approaches the past - not as a lesson to memorize, but as an experience to inhabit.

A turning point for Vietnam’s concert era

Vietnam’s concert boom signals a deeper shift in audience taste and artistic ambition, as live music becomes the new creative benchmark.

A roaring start to spring at Dong Ky festival

Thousands attended the Dong Ky firecracker procession in Bac Ninh during the Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet), honoring Saint Thien Cuong.

Northern Vietnam’s top 10 spring festivals to explore after Tet

After celebrating the Lunar New Year (Tet) with family, many people like to start travelling on the third day of the holiday, with early-spring festivals being popular and meaningful spots to visit to start a new year.

Xoan singing part of Vietnam's unique identity on world heritage map.

In the vast treasure trove of Vietnamese folk art, Xoan singing stands as a unique jewel, inextricably linked to the worship of the Hung Kings — the nation's legendary founders.

Tran Thanh breaks his own record as “Tho oi!” earns VND50 billion in a day

After just one official day in theaters, “Tho oi!” (Bunnie!!) directed by and starring Tran Thanh has reached VND50 billion (US$2 million), becoming the Vietnamese film with the highest advance ticket sales of all time.

When Tet music splits into triumph and turmoil

As V-pop enters Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, one side surges with creativity and brand-backed hits, the other struggles under “low effort” labels.

“Buy salt at the beginning, lime at the end”: A Tet tradition explained

The age-old saying reflects a deep philosophy about renewal, harmony and the cyclical view of time in Vietnamese culture.