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The artist who captures Hanoi’s fading streets in timeless brushstrokes

Honored with the Bui Xuan Phai Award, Pham Binh Chuong continues to paint Hanoi as both muse and memory in constant transformation.

Hanoi breaks ground on $520 million Pearl Theater project

Hanoi has started construction on the Pearl Theater and cultural park project worth over 520 million USD, marking a major milestone ahead of the Capital’s Liberation Day.

Elderly artist defies taboos with decades of nude painting

After more than 50 years of painting, artist Do Son remains deeply dedicated to his craft, with nude art forming a distinctive part of his artistic journey.

Vietnam demands removal of Chinese drama over nine-dash line map

The Chinese drama Let Me Shine faces boycott in Vietnam for showing the unlawful “nine-dash line.”

Muong brocade weaving clings to life through aging artisans

Through a meticulous manual process from cotton planting to natural dyeing, each Muong brocade pattern – from lozenges to hearts and mountain peaks – tells a cultural story deeply rooted in nature and ethnic identity.

Cuisine brings Vietnam and Greece closer

The Vietnamese Embassy in Greece organised a booth featuring traditional dishes and dried agricultural products at the “Piraeus Taste Festival 2025” that recently took place at the Port of Piraeus.

Vietnam’s ‘Red Rain’ heads to Oscars: A dream too far or a bold first step?

The announcement that Red Rain will represent Vietnam at the Oscars is being seen by some as a meaningful milestone and by others as mere symbolism.

Secret Garden brings timeless melodies to Vietnam for the first time

Legendary duo Secret Garden will perform live in Hanoi, a milestone for Vietnam’s chamber and symphonic music audience.

Vietnamese ao dai culture month launched in Europe

Vietnam’s ao dai takes center stage in Europe this October with shows, seminars, and cultural gifting campaigns.

Nominations for “Bui Xuan Phai: For Love of Hanoi” Awards 2025 announced

The only nomination for and also the winner of the Grand Prize will be announced at the awards ceremony on October 3.

Vietnam’s Intervision champion: Duc Phuc’s costly road to victory

The singer recounted his elaborate staging, cultural gifts, and response to rumors after winning Intervision 2025.

The sacred spring where the M’nong people pray for elephants

Bay Rong spring in Dak Lak is a sacred place for M’nong villagers to honor nature, deities, and their elephants through annual rituals.

East meets West in soulful art by Vietnamese-German couple

From separate worlds, Phung Thanh Ha and Benjamin Schiller paint a life of harmony and shared inspiration through art.

Vu Bich Thuy unveils ‘The Mysterious Garden’ in Saigon solo show

Abstract artist Vu Bich Thuy brings over 20 new works to Ho Chi Minh City for her first solo exhibition in the southern capital.

Vietnam's top box office clash ends as Red Rain bows out with $29.2M

This past weekend, Sky Combat held firm at the top of the Vietnamese box office, while Red Rain continued to attract large audiences before its official theatrical run ended on September 29.

HCM City River Festival wins double international gold at IBA 2025

The Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 has brought pride to the southern metropolis after being honoured with two Gold Awards at the 22nd International Business Awards (IBA) 2025.

E De woman scores success with traditional brocade business

Despite a physical disability, H’Yar Kbuor, an E De woman from Dak Lak province, has overcome challenges and persevered in starting a business with traditional brocade products.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter to host vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 celebrations

A range of activities is being held in Hanoi’s Old Quarter from September 22 to October 12 to celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.

Vietnamese composer and conductor duo team up for musical on iconic cricket

Musician Viet Anh has teamed up with conductor Tran Nhat Minh and his creative team to produce the musical “Cricket: The Untold Story", with the dream of bringing one of Vietnam’s most iconic literary characters to a global audience.

World Cultural Festival in Hanoi attracts nearly 50 nations and partners

As of September 25, a total of 48 embassies, international organizations, and foreign cultural centers in Vietnam have registered to participate in the first-ever World Cultural Festival in Hanoi.